With the recognition ofthe importance of disaster risk reduction, the initial framework evolved into the Disaster Risk Reduction and Disaster Risk Management National Action Plan 2006-2016 and with further recognition ofthe importance of an integrated policy response to climate change and disasters, Vanuatu's latest policy guideline is framed in its Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction Policy 2016-2030, which was endorsed in 2015. This plan was initiated following the lessons learnt from Cyclone Pam. In addition, a Provincial Disaster and Climate Response Plan 2016 is in place to guide provincial councils to enhance coordination between the national, provincial, area council and community levels in terms of prevention of.