SouthSouthNorth and local partners are addressing climate threats to coastal communities by (a) developing methodologies to facilitate effective communication between local communities and experts in the fields of climate, marine sciences, and agriculture, and (b) generating information regarding climate change vulnerabilities in the coastal area of Pilang. This information will be used to develop adaptation strategies for the target population. The project aims to: (a) obtain comprehensive information on the current vulnerability of local community livelihoods to climate risk; (b) develop future climate vulnerability scenarios; (c) communicate the links between climate risk, natural resources and community livelihoods to the local community and local government; (d) identify and analyse adaptation options to preserve coral ecosystems and community livelihoods, then prioritize them according to the community’s needs; and (e) advocate integration of climate change adaptation strategies (based on participatory community vulnerability assessments) into local, regional and national development policies. Link to Source