This document places the PVA methodology into the context of a field test in Chitwan and Nawalparasi districts, and compares the PVA framework to other strategies and frameworks that deal with vulnerability and adaptation to climate change. Rather than simply documenting how the PVA methodology complements existing approaches, emphasis here is on the gaps in the PVA methodology so that it can be modified and improved. Similarly, experiences from the field are used to identify potential barriers to future implementation