GGGI in Vanuatu seeks to engage the services of a qualified consulting firm to conduct Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessments (CRVA), Preparing Concept Notes, and Pre-Feasibility Studies for Adaptation Priorities in Vanuatu.

OBJECTIVES:

The objective of the consultancy is three-fold:

• Conduct Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessments (CRVA) to inform adaptation planning and investment decisions at the national and provincial levels across key sectors.
• Develop at least two high-quality Concept Notes (CNs) for submission to the Green Climate Fund (GCF) based on priorities identified in the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) and Provincial Adaptation Plans (PAPs).
• Prepare two Pre-Feasibility Studies on prioritized adaptation themes, supporting the development of full funding proposals for adaptation interventions.

PROJECT BACKGROUND:

Vanuatu is highly vulnerable to climate change, particularly in sectors such as agriculture, water, infrastructure, and tourism. To enhance national climate resilience, the Government of Vanuatu, with support from the GGGI, secured a Green Climate Fund (GCF) Readiness Grant to develop the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) and six Provincial Adaptation Plans (PAPs). As part of this initiative, the GGGI requires an external consultant to provide expertise in climate risk assessments, adaptation planning, and the preparation of GCF Concept Notes and Pre-Feasibility Studies.

GGGI’s Vanuatu Program
Vanuatu became a member of GGGI in 2014 and GGGI began its operations in Vanuatu in 2015. GGGI’s first projects in Vanuatu in 2015 and 2016 focused on support to the Government to update the National Energy Roadmap 2016-2030, develop the National Green Energy Fund, and plan for implementing its green energy transition. In 2017, GGGI and the Government of Vanuatu launched its first Country Planning Framework (CPF). CPFs are “a five-year country level plan that sets out the priority areas for GGGI interventions and choice of programmatic solutions that contribute to Members’ and partners’ green growth transformation as well as their Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and Sustainable Development Goal ambitions and goals”. GGGI launched a second CPF for Vanuatu in 2022, spanning 2022-2026.

The first GGGI Vanuatu CPF notes GGGI’s interventions will support the Government to expand access to affordable and sustainable energy services for rural households in line with the Government of Vanuatu’s targets to achieve 60% rural electrification by 2020 and 100% by 2030. Specifically, GGGI was to develop a pipeline of green energy projects to support the Government of Vanuatu’s objectives related to renewables-based energy access to households, including prioritization of the investments, development of bankable projects, identification of financing.

The second GGGI Vanuatu CPF notes GGGI’s interventions will support the Government to achieve increased access to sustainable energy aligning with the Government’s NDC target of 100% electricity generation from renewable energy by 2030, GHG emissions reduced by 0.089 Mt CO2e, and at least 274 green jobs created. The CPF notes that GGGI will continue its support to increasing grid-connected and off-grid renewable energy, supporting the installation of SPWS in 30 communities to improve household access to water for domestic and irrigation uses. GGGI has been actively involved in supporting sustainable development initiatives in Vanuatu. GGGI's focus includes enhancing climate resilience, promoting green growth, and fostering economic sustainability through various projects. Notably, GGGI works closely with the Vanuatu government and local partners to operationalize the National Green Energy Fund and mobilize financing for green energy projects. The Government of Vanuatu, through the Ministry of Climate Change Adaptation, Meteorology, Geo-Hazards, Energy, Environment, and Disaster Management (MCCA), has taken proactive steps to address these challenges. These efforts are aligned with Vanuatu’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), National Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction Policy (CCDRRP), and National Sustainable Development Plan (NSDP).

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