Adaptation Actions
- (x) Remove Shortage of drinking water filter Shortage of drinking water
- (x) Remove Crops are killed filter Crops are killed
- (x) Remove Sediments and Debris contaminate water supply filter Sediments and Debris contaminate water supply
- (x) Remove Outbreaks of timber and forest pests and diseases filter Outbreaks of timber and forest pests and diseases
- (x) Remove Animal feed is unavailable or productivity is reduced filter Animal feed is unavailable or productivity is reduced
- (x) Remove Increase growth of weeds and invasive species filter Increase growth of weeds and invasive species
- (x) Remove Loss of coastal habitat, flora and fauna filter Loss of coastal habitat, flora and fauna
- (x) Remove Floods wash away sensitive flora and fauna filter Floods wash away sensitive flora and fauna
- (x) Remove Top Soil is eroded filter Top Soil is eroded
- (x) Remove Change in wood properties and timber quality (twisting, compacting etc) filter Change in wood properties and timber quality (twisting, compacting etc)
- (x) Remove Animals and their enclosures are exposed to climate extremes filter Animals and their enclosures are exposed to climate extremes
- (x) Remove Animals are sluggish and unproductive filter Animals are sluggish and unproductive
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72 - Use sediment filtration boxes to purify water
73 - Use slow sand filters for the best filtration of contaminated water
74 - Design the simplement water filtration systems for Vanuatu sustainability
75 - Boil water to kill microorganisms and may also reduce this bad 'tank' taste
76 - Do not rely on a single source of water; have several backups
77 - Undertake monitoring of water sources after cyclone, to target assistance
78 - Encourage self sufficiency and self help and local disaster response
79 - Mainstreaming hazard assessment and risk management into the current plans and policies
163 - Utilize appropriate building materials for livestock enclosres that can withstand climtic extremes
193 - Identify and relocate vulnerable species that have high risk of pest and disease attack to dryer areas
194 - Practice mixed species cropping systems to prevent rapid spread of disease
195 - Apply local and imported pesticides and Insecticides
196 - Introduce biological control measures
197 - Use local knowledge on the supply from various sources throughout the year
198 - Identify nationally vulnerable areas to water shortage and target these first
199 - Develop national databases of water systems and supplies as a tool for decision making
200 - Undertake surveys of alternative water sources
201 - Undertake watershed mapping for land use management and forest maintenance
202 - Do not rely on a single source of water, use and develop multiple systems
203 - Fill standby/reservoir tanks during wet times for use during dry times