RESOURCES
CLOUD NASARA TOOLKIT:
Cloud Nasara Action Handbook (PDF, 21.8 MB)
Cloud Nasara Presentation (PPT, 10.8 MB)
Cloud Nasara Bingo Boards (PDF, 700 KB)
Cloud Nasara Picture Cards (PDF, 4.08 MB)
Vanuatu ENSO Handbook (Bislama only) (PDF, 3.3 MB)
ANIMATION DOWNLOAD:
Cloud Nasara! ZIP file contains animation and transcript. Duration 0:06:13, format MP4.
Large animation (English) 61 MB
Small animation (English) 11.6 MB
Small animation with subtitles (English) 11.8 MB
For more information, email PacMetDesk@sprep.org or climate@meteo.gov.vu
The islands of Vanuatu can experience very dry or very wet conditions as a result of El Niño and La Niña events. These conditions, along with extreme events like cyclones, can have serious impacts on water quality, food security, infrastructure (like houses and roads), livelihoods and health. However, good quality climate and weather information, warnings and forecasts can help us anticipate and prepare for changing risks.
The Cloud Nasara animation and this tool kit aim to increase awareness of the science of El Niño and La Niña and their impacts. The tool kit also seeks to encourage discussion around how communities, schools, organisations, government departments and businesses in Vanuatu can access forecast information from the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazard Department (VMGD), pro-actively communicate and work together with other stakeholders, and take early action to prepare for future El Niño and La Niña events. Addressing the ups and downs of these events can also help adaptation to human-induced climate change.
