Vanuatu has three official languages: Bislama, English and French, as well as more than 100 local languages from the different islands. 0000663100 00000 n Development of the National Policy on Climate Change and Disaster-Induced Displacement has been led by the National Advisory Board on Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction (NAB). • Temperature increase threatens agriculture. 0000645022 00000 n In 1986, the Department of Environmental Protection and Conservation (DEPC) began as the Vanuatu Environment Unit. 0000642188 00000 n The extrapolated data from the above sources suggests the kWh consumption in the electricity sector will rise at 3.6% per annum until 2020 after which a slightly lower growth rate is used to give an average increase of 3% until 2030. To approach 100% renewable energy in the electricity sub-sector contingent upon appropriate financial and technical support made available. Port Vila – Vanuatu this week (26 September) launched a National Policy on Climate Change and Disaster-Induced Displacement with support from the IOM Development Fund (IDF). To respond to these challenges, the National Policy on Climate Change and Disaster-Induced Displacement aims to help guide emergency and development planners to work together with the Government of Vanuatu to address the needs of all communities affected by displacement, including people at-risk of displacement, displaced people, internal migrants, people living in informal … 0000004075 00000 n 0000681375 00000 n The impetus for developing the policy stems from the increasing frequency of requests received by the Ministry of Climate Change Adaptation (MoCCA), National Disaster Management Office (NDMO), Provincial Governments and other agencies from communities directly affected by displacement. Vanuatu. 100% below BAU emissions for electricity sub-sector and 30% for energy sector as a wholeIn addition to the carbon storage in the forest and ocean ecosystem, Vanuatu unconditional contribution will reduce 8,300 tCO2e annually Vanuatu’ conditional contribution (with international assistance) will reduce emissions by 18,800 tCO2e annually by 2025, and by 31,125 tCO2e annually by 2030.
For Small Island Developing States (SIDS) like Vanuatu, climate change remains in fact the most significant single threat to sustainable development. 0000789655 00000 n The NAPA further recognised that the following core issues were relevant to all priorities and should be an integral part of any proposed activities;Annual and half-year rainfall trends show little change at Bauerfield Airport since 1907 and Aneityum since 1949. 0000789782 00000 n 0000005577 00000 n
The NAB seeks strong collaboration with our partners to plan and prepare for, and respond to, these challenges. According to the 2018 WorldRiskReport, Vanuatu is the most at-risk country for natural disasters worldwide, which is indicative of the level of exposure to extreme These Out of the 5 top priorities, Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF) financing has been sourced to further elaborate and implement priorities 1 and 5 while a concepts for 2 is being developed. Environmental management is the responsibility of the Department of Environmental Protection and Conservation, although other departments including the Department of For Vanuatu, as an LDC, the National Adaptation Programme of Action (NAPA) process identified and prioritised adaptation priority needs that were urgent and immediate - those needs for which further delay could increase The Vanuatu NAPA identified 11 top adaptation priorities through a national consultation process. Vanuatu 2030 The Peoples Plan (The Plan) is the National Sustainable Development Plan (NSDP) for the period 2016 to 2030, and serves as the country's highest-level policy framework.
0000644991 00000 n These Out of the 5 top priorities, Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF) financing has been sourced to further elaborate and implement priorities 1 and 5 while a concepts for 2 is being developed. Climate change has a greater impact on those groups of the population who are most reliant on natural resources for their livelihoods and who have the least Vanuatu’s Actions to Mitigate Climate Change 7/06/2020; Renewable energy for clean environment and community benefits in Vanuatu 7/06/2020; VREP product updated April 2020 8/04/2020; Bid evaluation results for Tender T&D 02/2019 9/03/2020 In addition, substantial National Energy Road Map (US$ 210.5 million indicative - with some overlap) Rural Electrification Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Action (NAMA) (US$ 5 million indicative) Off grid renewable energy projects under Scaling Up Renewable Energy in Low Income Countries Program (US $34.2 million) Forestry sector measures to reduce deforestation and promote good land care to accepted mitigation practices according to Planned cooperation with New Zealand and other nations interested in mitigating methane ( The electricity sector emissions were analysed using data from the utilities, customs department and relevant assessments, studies and reports from development partners and civil society organizations.
0000665040 00000 n 0000663034 00000 n This has remained Vanuatu's emphasis to this day. climate change remains a major challenge globally, it remains the most significant threat to human security and sustainable development in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) like Vanuatu.