Province of Ba Matawalu village 10 participants Province of Serua Galoa village 33 participants Central and Eastern Division Serua Island 3 villages visited Vunaniu village Province of Bua Saolo village Northern Division Votua Village 5 villages visited Bainikea village Western Division 1 village visited 43 participants Namuavoivoi village Lekutu village Province of Macuata Raviravi Village Northern Division Nabavatu village 4 villages visited Vunisea village 26 participants Naividamu village A total of 185 interviews (100 men, 85 women) were conducted. The questionnaire included three guiding questions, which were intentionally broad to encourage full and diverse responses: ● ● ● What do you know about climate change? What is your experience of the impact of climate change? How could the Commission assist you to address the challenges you face? Commission staff recorded the answers provided by participants and, as part of the conversation, discussed the Climate Change Act. In general, there was limited knowledge of the Act, which allowed the Commission to provide information about its purpose and key provisions. It was also an opportunity to hear how individuals and communities felt about the prospect of relocating their village, should that be recommended by the government. - 14 -