The vulnerability and adaptation assessment for Honiara is to provide national and local government decision makers and community leaders with information relevant to defining their adaptation priorities and plans, with the view of eventually integrating this into their regular programmes and budgets. The vulnerability and adaptation assessment will also provide guidance in identifying where and what critical actions are needed to effectively manage the unavoidable impacts of climate change.

Rapid urban sector profiling studies have been undertaken in Solomon Islands by the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Survey with the support of UN‑Habitat and financed by the European Commission.

Auki was set up in 1909 by the British administration and is located approximately 100 kilometers from Honiara, the capital of Solomon Islands.

Urban profiling in Solomon Islands started in 2011, following a partnership agreement made between the Government of Solomon Islands and UN‑Habitat in response to the sustainable development challenges of rapid urbanization.

Urbanization has improved the standard of living of many people in the Solomon Islands as it often brings in greater wealth and economic opportunities for the national population.

Gizo is the provincial center for the Western province and is located approximately 370 kilometers from Honiara, the capital of Solomon Islands.