Activity under preparation Climate Resilient Sheltering Schools (CRSS) The proposed Climate Resilient Sheltering Schools (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 strengthen schools against natural hazards and thus contributes to strengthening the resilience of societies, communities and individuals and to linking humanitarian aid and development action.Post Disaster Needs Assessments (PDNA), typically identify the repair of schools as a major intervention along with, bridges, roads and housing. The CRSS initiative seeks to go beyond mere repairs and implement interventions to strengthen school building, making them not only resistant to future cyclones but also self-sufficient in terms of water, energy, and telecommunications in the aftermath of an extreme weather event. The CRSS initiative focuses on preventive efforts that empower affected communities to withstand future disasters, with a special attention given to ensuring that school facilities are inclusive, cyclone-resistant, and equipped with off-grid capabilities for water, electricity, and telecommunications. The initiative aims to make these schools operational from day zero after a disaster, seamlessly integrating them into the national shelter network. A specific policy dialogue related to disaster preparedness, education, and resilient infrastructure will accompany the entire implementation process.The overarching goal of the CRSS initiative is to enhance the education system's preparedness and resilience to disasters in the targeted countries. The specific objective is to ensure that school facilities affected by recent tropical cyclones are resilient to disasters and seamlessly integrated into the national shelter network.