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.

Key outcomes included the establishment of clear criteria for grant eligibility, revisions to the proposal template, and a focus on capacity building for communities. The committee also emphasized the importance of transparency, fraud prevention, and alignment with VCAP II’s core objectives: protected area management, endangered species conservation, and sustainable land management.

The next meeting is scheduled for March 2025, where the committee will review the call for proposals and finalize the grants agreement template.

For more details, visit the Department of Climate Change and UNDP websites.