In the context of this research, climate change relates to the potential extreme weather events that may occur in and around Mauritius that will have severe adverse effects, including injuries, loss of lives, on the economic and social lifestyles of certain coastal communities of the island. Extreme weather events may be referred to as intense tropical cyclones, droughts, flooding and wave surges and sea level-rise amongst others. The main aim of the present research was thus to assess the vulnerability of coastal communities by tracking the potential immediate effects of these extreme weather events on such people while at the same time tracking the latterâs readiness to face them. 422 interviews were in fact conducted in four villages, namely, Pointe aux Piments, Riviere des Gallets, Case Noyale and Quatre Soeurs.