Vanuatu | Exclusive Economic Zone Area:
623,424 sq. km
Total Area Protected:
226 sq. km
Marine Protected Areas: 15
Designated: 14
Established: 0
Proposed: 1
Terrestrial Protected Areas: 19
Designated: 19
Atmosphere and Climate Land Biodiversity Built Environment Coastal and Marine Inland Waters
It is the first of its kind since Vanuatu gained independence in 1980. The NEPIP aims to: 1) provide for the co-ordination of related activities; 2) promote the environmentally sound and safe management and conservation of the natural resources and environment of Vanuatu; and 3) outline the operational matters necessary to implement