The primary objective of the forest survey was to provide information on type, distribution and volume of forest resources to enable national planning for development and conservation.
This report briefly summarizes the 2004 annual figures for fisheries commercial export, home consumption, fish catch, imports, company local purchase records and the number offish export establishment licenses issued.
This report was commissioned by the Pacific Ecosystem-based Adaptation to Climate Change Project (PEBACC) – an International Climate Initiative (IKI) project implemented by SPREP in conjunction with the Government of Vanuatu. The project advocates ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) as a cost-effective and appropriate response to climate change in Pacific island countries.
This technical summary document reports on the findings from the first phase of ESRAM activity that was conducted in Greater Port Vila between January and June 2016.
The report addressed three main tasks:
1. the mapping of key ecosystems for Vanuatu and Tanna in terms of their type, condition and the ecosystem services they potentially generate;
2. an economic evaluation of the benefits to local communities arising from these ecosystem services; and
3. an assessment of the risk to community sustainability from threats and pressures on ecosystem health, including climate change related hazards, for three of the most
This synthesis report provides an overview of the first seven steps involved to identify, prioritise, and implement ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) projects in Port Vila, Vanuatu, and is based on a detailed series of technical reports prepared for the PEBACC project.
This report is an update of the PAA (Priorities and Actions Agenda) 2003, focusing on the linking of policy and planning with the limited resources the government controls.
The taxonomy, distribution, or natural history of comatulid crinoids (featherstars) in Vanuatu. The primary purpose of this study was to collect a target group of these crinoids to be used in molecular phylogenetic studies to assess their taxonomic status. The intended outcome of this study was to review species-level taxonomy and subsequently create an internet guide to all.
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
This report provides an overview of the major marine resources identified as being important to the commercial, artisanal and subsistence fisheries sectors within Vanuatu. It also covers numerous freshwater resources
Specific objectives were to;
* provide Vanuatu-specific messages on CC & DRR by local experts for inclusion in teaching/learning processes
* enable K-6 curriculum writers to understand impacts, vulnerabilities and adaptation strategies for CC and DRR in Vanuatu
* agree on an approach for integrating CC & DRR into curriculum that is appropriate, balanced, sensible, and builds on existing methods and content
* (start) determining the sequencing of CC & DRR messages in education
Invasive species are one of the major threats to the native significant species of plants and animals of Vanuatu. In order to achieve the government’s vision, the nation must conserve and/or manage Vanuatu’s biodiversity from the devastating impacts of Invasive Species.
In this study, the actual form of CFM in Vanuatu is described and compared to the Arnason design principles for an efficient CFM.
The Vanuatu National Forest Inventory commenced in 1989. Field survey activities were primarily undertaken through the Vanuatu dry season and were completed in 1991.
EbA is the practice of strengthening ecosystems to increase people’s ability to adapt to the impacts of climate change. The current study continues the PEBACC project in Vanuatu. It builds on an earlier PEBACC study that undertook a baseline ecosystem and socio-economic resilience analysis and mapping appraisal of the Port Vila Metropolitan area.
A mix of household surveys and community workshops were used to better understand the reliance of vulnerable communities in Greater Port Vila on their surrounding ecosystems and the services that these resources provide.