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National Integrated Coastal Management Framework and Implementation Strategy for Vanuatu

 Natural Resources and the Environment  Coastal zone

The coastal zone is one of Vanuatu’s greatest assets. Its unique values and resources are vital to the Ni- Vanuatu way of life, subsequently, the capacity to ensure ecologically sustainable use and development of the coastal zone is imperative for all the Ni-Vanuatu people, both now and into the future.

A Guide for Mangrove Rehabilitation in the Solomon islands

 Climate Change  Impacts  Resilience  Meteorology and Weather  Climate  Natural Resources and the Environment  Coastal zone  Ecology and ecosystems  Natural resource management  Oceans  Vegetation  Social Development  Social conditions

There are about 30 species of mangroves in Solomon Islands, representing 40% of the world's mangrove species. They can be found on most islands ans it is estimated that mangroves here cover an area of about 50 000 hectares.

Mangroves are important resources for livelihoodof rural coastal communities. However there ias not an endleess supply.

Coastal Erosion-NATURAL HAZARDS IN THE PACIFIC

 Coastal zone  Natural Resources and the Environment  Climate Change  Climate  Meteorology and Weather  Ecology and ecosystems  Reefs

Erosion is the process where soft shorelines (sand, gravel
or cobble) disappear and land is lost. Erosion generally
comes in two forms; 1) A natural part of the coastal environment
where a soft shore moves and changes in response to
cyclic climatic conditions, and 2) Erosion can be induced by
human interference of natural sand movement and budget
patterns. Erosion can be slow and ongoing over many
years or fast and dramatic following large storm events.
Many erosion problems in the Pacific today, occur because

Coastal change in the pacific islands

 Flood  Disaster Risk Management
This guide responds to the emerging needs of many communities in the Pacific Islands whose members are expressing concerns about storm damage, sea-level rise, and the frequency and severity of coastal flooding events and shoreline erosion. For the purpose of the guide, the term “coastal zone” refers to the entire area from the upland forest out to the reef edge. On small low-lying islands and atolls, the entire island would be considered the coastal zone. The term “coastal change” refers to:

Coastal Change in the Pacific Islands (Coastal Change Toolkit)

 Climate Change  Coastal zone  Natural Resources and the Environment
The Coastal Change Toolkit focuses on helping communities understand how coastlines work and what causes coastal change, and supporting decision-making to reduce the impacts of coastal hazards such as flooding and erosion on communities.  It is divided into 1) Volume One: Outreach 2) Volume Two: Planning.

Department of Energy Annual Report 2016

 Energy

The Department of Energy (DoE) is one of the Departments under the Ministry of Climate Change Adaptation, Meteorology, Geo-hazards, Energy, Environment and National Disaster Management Office. Its mandate is vested in Vanuatu’s National Energy Roadmap (NERM) and the activities, policies, programs and projects implemented by the Department all contribute to achieving the policy priorities and targets stipulated in the NERM. DoE’s role is beyond policy and legislative development for an effective energy sector.

Annuel Report

 Climate Change  Climate change science

2016 annuel report coping with climate change in the Pacific Islands Region CCPIR