The aim of this framework is to minimise the risks from both the intentional and accidental introduction and spread of organisms with potential to have adverse economic, environmental and socio-economic impacts, including genetically modified organisms and their derivatives and processed products.
The main objective is to enhance the capacity of Vanuatu in addressing global environment management issues, particular in the thematic areas of Biodiversity, Climate Change and Land Degradation, each being addressed within its respective international convention.
This dataset holds all national reports submitted by Vanuatu to the Convention on Biological Diversity.
Note : *4th national report missing - to be uploaded on the portal*
This first National Policy on Gender Equality affirms the Vanuatu Government’s commitment towards gender equality across all sectors and at all levels of society and the elimination of discrimination and violence against women and girls.
A policy for the sustainable management, conservation and development of the fisheries sector in the Republic of Vanuatu.
The overall objective of this strategy is to provide a strategic framework for building and strengthening the capacity and services of the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-Hazards Department
Vanuatu 2030 charts the country's vision and overarching policy framework for achieving a Stable, Sustainable and Prosperous Vanuatu within the next fifteen years, and in doing so sets out the national priorities and context for the implementation of the new global Sustainable Development Goals over the
same period.
This survey was carried out by the Asian Development Bank’s Promoting Energy Efficiency in the
Pacific, phase 2 (ADB PEEP2) project. The survey objectives were to reduce data gaps regarding residential energy use in electrified urban households, and use the information to develop initiatives to assist households reduce electrical energy use without compromising the quality of services.
This Agriculture Sector Policy (2015 - 2030), underpinned by social, economic, ecological and cultural principles and sustainable development pillars, is organized around 13 thematic areas. Two thematic areas, namely Research & Development and Production & Market Access, support all sustainable development pillars. The social pillar is directly addressed in the thematic areas of Institutional Setup, Capacity Building, and Gender & Vulnerable Groups. The issues of economic development are covered in the thematic areas of Finance, Investment & Employment, and Market Access.
This Forest policy presents clear policy directives that are supported by implementation strategies that include timelines and responsibilities. Each policy directive is prioritized according to urgency and implementation timeframes (1: short-term, urgent; 2: medium-term; and 3: long-term). Although the policy directives and implementation strategies differ in terms of depth and detail, they reflect the current and future needs of Vanuatu’s forestry stakeholders at all levels.
The policy creates a foreseeable pathway towards achieving a more coordinated and collaborative management system for consolidated geospatial data in Vanuatu. The national geospatial data committee has progressively provided input into this policy and has made efforts to ensure that all relevant stakeholders and partners are involved in the implementation of this policy.
This policy promotes good governance and establishes clear priorities for future action. It will deliver better information on and assessment of our climate change and disaster risks. Our key strategies are set out transparently to all stakeholders, including the community we serve, international donors and agencies. The policy builds on our existing systems and cultural heritage to improve Vanuatu’s resilience, and incorporates monitoring and evaluation of projects and outcomes, and capturing experience and lessons learned to inform planning and good practices.
The National Livestock Policy covers key issues relating to: farm animal genetic resources, livestock nutrition, feeds, farm inputs, animal diseases and pests, livestock marketing, food safety, quality assurance, research, extension and food security. We acknowledge that over 90% of Vanuatu’s land area is under customary or indigenous land ownership and that livestock is an integral activity for subsistence living in rural areas and contributing to food security and income generation for families and communities. Livestock farming brings in significant
The National Water Policy has defined seven priority areas for the Government of Vanuatu to strengthen water safety and security for all. The National Water Resources Advisory Committee (NRWAC) has been established under the Water Resources Management Act to guide the Director of the Department of Water Resources (DoWR) in the development of the National Water Policy.
This National Policy is the culmination of several years of research, consultation, policy design and building on lessons learned through the work of committed technical persons, Government Departments, Ministry of Lands, Ministry of Internal Affairs along with the support of key Donor partners.
This policy aims to guide land use planning by setting priorities and outlining legislative and institutional settings to enable land use planning that encourages the best current use of our land resources and at the same time allowing for future generations equitably benefit from the same resources. This policy can be regarded as a framework for land use planning, which is clearly emerging as a critical tool in our country's development.
Vanuatu’s National Energy Road Map (NERM) was considered and endorsed by the Council of Ministers in 2013. The NERM is the policy framework for developing the energy sector in Vanuatu. The NERM identified five priorities for the energy sector: access, petroleum supply, affordability, energy security, and climate change. It set out objectives, targets and actions to achieve these priorities and contribute to the NERM’s overall vision.
The information and data gathered from these waste audits will be used by countries in the Pacific to support the development and monitoring of waste and resource recovery projects and recommend the infrastructure and policy interventions required. The regional dataset will also be used to identify and evaluate potential regional projects that would improve waste management in the region.
Pdf of a presentation explaing the dataset.