This methodological guide was designed to help researchers and development workers conduct a participatory analysis of vulnerability and adaptation to climate change (PAVACC) with rural communities and to develop action plans that reflect the concerns of the rural communities. The approach helps rural communities assess their vulnerability to climate change and identify and plan appropriate activities to reduce their vulnerability. In addition, it helps them to organize and analyze information about the vulnerability and resilience of their community, households and individuals and to use local knowledge about coping strategies to help them adapt to climate change.