Vanuatu is a country emerging in the geospatial arena with the most progress
happening over the last ten (10) years. The collection and collation of geospatial data
at the national level has been fragmented thus far. The national geospatial data policy
is a step forward to address this and create an enabling environment for
centralization, coordination, management and dissemination of geospatial data.
Vulnerability to climate change and disaster risks poses a threat to resilience and
sustainable development in Vanuatu. This policy provides an avenue for the utilization of
geospatial data to support progress towards a resilient nation by improving the
coordination, dissemination and use of geospatial data to inform decision making.