Cyclone Pam – considered the worst natural disaster in the history of Vanuatu and the deadliest in the South Pacific since 2012 – made landfall on the 13th of March of 2015. The islands of Erromango, Tanna and Shepherd Islands which were directly on the path of the cyclone were among the most affected. The current report describes the impact of Cyclone Pam throughout Vanuatu. Specifically, it reports on the cyclone’s impact and pathways to recovery in the areas of: 1) Agriculture and livelihoods 2) Food needs 3) Housing 4) Markets 5) Health The report is designed to serve as a tool to enable stakeholder/expert discussion and derive a common understanding on the current situation.
