In 2015, The Republic of Vanuatu undertook a program of activities in order to prepare for and effectively negotiate for a new climate change treaty under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) at the 21st Conference of the Parties in Paris, France from 30 November to 12 December.

This is a report that outlines the results from the COP 21 meetings.

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.

The Government of Vanuatu organized a third consecutive Climate Zone Quiz Competition in 2014 following the success and widespread interest of the two previous years’ events. The Vanuatu Ministry of Education’s Curriculum Development Unit and the SPC-GIZ Climate Change Program were the primary facilitators of this year’s Climate Zone. the 2014 competition was financially and technically supported by:
• Government of Vanuatu
• National Advisory Board on Climate Change & Disaster Risk Reduction
• Vanuatu Meteorology & Geohazards Department
• Ministry of Education

Vanuatu’s Year 11 secondary school students have demonstrated their climate change expertise in Vanuatu’s
first national Climate Zone Championship competition. In 2012, a pilot competition worked with only a handful
of schools, but this year’s 2013 Climate Zone competition was open to every secondary school in every
province of Vanuatu!
Vanuatu Climate Zone is organized by the Vanuatu Ministry of Education, USP Vanuatu and SPC-GIZ Climate
Change and seeks to showcase the learning and knowledge of Vanuatu’s students on the topic of climate change

This form should be completed for each community affected by a disaster.  The results from this initial post-disaster assessment will trigger further more technical assessment.

This report capture the key lessons learned from the implementation of a pilot study which tested subsidized and sustainable renewable energy and energy efficiency models within the private tourism sector. These lessons are intended to assist with the analysis and development of innovative & sustainable business models to increase access to renewable energy and energy efficiency for small-scale tourism operators in Vanuatu.

This information was collected as part of the Pacific iCLIM project.  Information was gathered during a visit to Vanuatu in July 2015 by project officers, with the assistance of Rebecca Iaken and Florence Iautu from the Vanuatu VMGD, NAB PMU.

Abstract:

The purpose of the data/information stocktake  was to:

• Discover what data and information assets (related to climate change and DRM planning and decision making) were being created and held within departments or organisations

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

Traditionally, development policies and activities have been based on our understanding of the historical climate. Continuing to develop and implement projects without recognising the implications of the changing climate can result in substantial economic and social costs. To cost-effectively respond to climate change and other development challenges, decision makers require robust information and analysis to select the most appropriate adaptation options.

As part of the preparedness towards any forthcoming disasters and continuous monitoring of the agricultural sector, the RRU in collaboration with FAO and DARD have established an early warning early action system that is run by the Risk and Resilience Unit (RRU) of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry, Fisheries and Biosecurity (MALFFB) to the agricultural extension officers. The department of agriculture has a total of 45 extension officers that are based on all of the 6 provinces covering almost all the area councils of every island.

This project report is an update of activities for all Pacific ACP countries that the project works in and has a specific section on Vanuatu.

Attribution

USP

The Monitoring Indicators Survey, developed with Intercluster guidance, engages real-time national data collection from the ground up through the even targeting of mobile users located throughout Vanuatu. The purpose of the Monitoring Indicators is to identify thematic hotspots and to track changes any over time.

Vanuatu Marine Ecosystem Service Valuation SUMMARY & Final report

This study,conducted in 2015, aimed to determine the economic value of seven marine and coastal ecosystem services in Vanuatu. The study forms part of the broader MACBIO project (Marine and Coastal Biodiversity Management in Pacific Island Countries and Atolls) that aims to strengthen the management of marine and coastal biodiversity in Pacific island countries.

Minister of Climate Change’s Preamble

It is with pleasure that I hereby submit to Parliament the 2015 Annual Report of the Ministry of Climate Change Adaptation (MCCA), Meteorology & Geo-Hazards, Energy, Environment and National Disaster Management Office.

The

Honourable Minister Ham LINI VANUAROROA, MCCA

It is with pleasure that I hereby present the 2016 to 2018 Corporate Plan for the Ministry of Climate Change Adaptation (MCCA), Meteorology & Geo-Hazards, Energy, Environment and National Disaster Management Office.

Approach to Climate Change

This report uses these generic methods to provide recommendations for climate resilient development in the PICs in the following sectors: coastal protection, flood management, water resources management, protection of infrastructure against changes in temperature and precipitations, protection of buildings against cyclone winds, and adaptation in the agriculture sector.

Ocean warming may well turn out to be the greatest hidden challenge of our generation. This report represents the most comprehensive review to date on ocean warming. To build up the report, leading scientists from around the world were invited to join with colleagues to contribute individual chapters.  It contains many recommendations from the scientists on capability gaps and research issues that need to be resolved if we are to tackle the impacts of ocean warming with greater confidence in the future.