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12 March 2025

Port Vila, Vanuatu

The Paris Agreement is a landmark international treaty that unites nations in the fight against climate change by aiming to limit global warming to 1.5°C, compared to pre-industrial levels. This accord emphasizes the collective responsibility of all countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, adapt to the adverse impacts of climate change and address loss and damage. One of the core obligations of all 195 countries that have ratified the agreement, is that every 5 years they submit a climate plan, called a Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), with national climate targets and plans.

Port Vila, Vanuatu – 25th February 2025

The Adaptation to Climate Change in the Coastal Zone of Vanuatu Second Phase Project (VCAP II) today held its first Grants Selection Committee meeting, chaired by Ms. Grace Naparau, Director of the Department of Environment Protection and Conservation. The meeting, attended by key stakeholders from government departments, UNDP, and the VCAP II Project Management Unit, focused on refining the process for allocating small grants to support climate adaptation initiatives in Vanuatu’s coastal communities.

Ministry of Climate Change, Port Vila – June 18, 2024

In a significant move to enhance the nation's disaster preparedness and resilience to climate and geophysical risks, the Honourable Minister for Climate Change, Hon. Ralph Ragenvanu, has signed a contract with Ms. Frankly Joinery and Construction for the construction of a backup Early Warning Centre in Luganville, Santo. The contract, valued at 60,000,000 Vatu (USD 517,196.80), marks a crucial step in bolstering Vanuatu’s resilience against natural disasters.

Port Villa, Vanuatu – Vanuatu is advancing in its commitment to make sure its climate action initiatives are gender-inclusive and equitable for all, prioritizing the principle of leaving no one behind.

Vanuatu, a signatory to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), has been actively engaged in addressing gender disparities in climate resilience efforts for some time now.

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