Located in the South West Pacific, Papua New Guinea comprises the eastern half of New Guinea island and four additional islands — Manus, New Ireland, New Britain, and the Autonomous Region of Bougainville. The country is primarily vulnerable to coastal, river, and surface flooding, with 18 percent of its landmass either permanently or regularly inundated. Furthermore, it is affected by approximately 15 tropical cyclones every decade. The country’s vulnerability is exacerbated by its lack of coping capacity.