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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.

GCF Country Programme Development Guide

 Climate Change

1. A key step in turning a country’s climate action aspirations into reality is identifying short-term and long-term projects/programmes and investment priorities—strategic initiatives that will help realize a paradigm shift in achieving low-emission and climate-resilient development, As part of establishing a Strategic Framework with the Green Climate Fund (GCF), the National Designated Authority (NDA)/Focal Point (FP) may wish to initiate a country programme and request the Fund to support its development through the GCF Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme.

GCF Project Profile Form

 Climate Change  Economics and Finance  Climate finance

The Project Profile Form is part of the NAB's interim Green Climate Fund Project Appraisal process. Project proponents wishing to apply for the Green Climate Fund should fill out this form.

Before filling out this form, there are a few important things to note:

Vanuatu and The Green Climate Fund Information Booklet

 Climate Change

The aim of this booklet is to provide a practi-cal guide to assist government, civil society private sector partners, and prospective na-tional implementing entities (NIEs) in Vanuatu to better understand the Green Climate Fund (GCF).

It is designed to provide an all-in-one guid-ance and analysis of the concept, process, relevant standards, frequently asked ques-tions related to planned GCF approaches in Vanuatu.

This document aims to provide an overview of:

GCF Partners Entities Update | June 2017

 Climate Change  Adaptation  Mitigation

This edition provides timely updates on the Green Climate Fund (GCF), both in terms of recent events and perational matters. We welcome any thoughts or suggestions on information to be included in the Partner Entities Update by writing to us at accreditation@gcfund.org.