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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.

Poster on Tourism & Renewable Energy

 Climate Change  Adaptation  Carbon  Greenhouse gases  Mitigation  Resilience  Disaster Risk Management  Early warning system  Resilience  Economics and Finance  Economic development  Economics  Low carbon development  Sustainable development  Education and Training  Community education  Primary education  Secondary education  Vocational education  Employment  Energy  Emission reduction  Energy efficiency  Low carbon energy  Renewable energy  Human Settlements  Housing  Rural settlements  Industry  Tourism  Natural Resources and the Environment  Pollution  Social Development  Social conditions  Technology  Technology Transfer

This poster highlights the benefits for small island-based tourism businesses in Vanuatu to utilize renewable energy.  It is jointly prepared by the Department of Tourism, the Department of Energy & GIZ. 

Attribution

must attribute to GIZDepartment of Tourism, Department of Energy, Ministry of Climate Change

Financed / Supported By

GIZ

ACSE Energy component- Consulation Reports

 Energy  Energy efficiency  Renewable energy

The Adapting to Climate Change and Sustainable Energy (ACSE) Solar, Biogas and Climate Early Warning System project is funded by EU-GIZ through the Ministry of Climate Change and implementing by the Department of Energy.  The Soar component of this focuses on installation of solar freezer and provide lighting in a fishing community. 
The main outcome of this project is increasing access to sustainable, and affordable energy in rural communities