Climate Resilient Sheltering Schools (CRSS)

About this project

<p class="ql-align-justify"><span style="color: black;">Pacific Small Island Developing States are confronting escalating threats from climate change and El Niño, which exacerbate vulnerabilities inherent to their geographical location. The heightened frequency and intensity of tropical cyclones significantly elevate the risk of devastating damage. On 24 October 2023, cyclone Lola, a Category 5 storm, made landfall in Vanuatu outside the typical cyclone season. Lola set a record as the earliest Category 5 tropical cyclone in the Pacific. The cyclone caused extensive damage and displacement in northern provinces, impacting 110 000 people and causing widespread destruction to homes, schools, and critical infrastructure. This emergency follows the twin cyclones (Judy and Kevin) that hit Vanuatu in March 2023.</span></p><p class="ql-align-justify"><span style="color: black;">The proposed </span><strong style="color: black;">Climate Resilient Sheltering Schools</strong><span style="color: black;"> (CRSS) initiative is a direct response to the needs of the most vulnerable Pacific countries, such as Vanuatu. Aligned with the Pacific Leaders' call, this rapid response action under NDICI-Global Europe aims to make schools and society more resilient to natural hazards.</span></p><p class="ql-align-justify"><span style="color: black;">Post-disaster needs assessments (PDNA) typically identify the repair of schools as a priority measure along with bridges, roads and housing. In addition…

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 4Quality Education
• 5Gender Equality
• 6Clean Water and Sanitation
• 9Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• 13Climate Action

Published by

European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships · Other public sector

Countries

Fiji

Sectors

Education facilities and trainingDisaster Risk ReductionRelief co-ordination and support services

Focus

Climate adaptation · Main focusDisaster risk reduction · Main focusDisability inclusion · Also contributesGender equality · Also contributesEnvironment · Main focus

Places

FJ - TFSP_46

Funded by

European Commission

Implemented by

UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN'S FUND FONDS DES NATIONS UNIES POUR L'ENFA

Accountable

United Nations Children's Fund

Passes funds through

Directorate-General for International Partnerships

Published by European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 29 Sept 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XI-IATI-EC_INTPA-2025-PC-43808.

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