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 Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme

This report presents the findings of the landfill audit undertaken for Vanuatu. The methodology applied for this landfill audit was as per the Waste Audit Methodology – a step-by-step manual to conduct comprehensive waste audits in SIDs, produced by PRIF.

The waste audit was undertaken with support from Port Vila Municipal Council and Luganville Municipal Council in close collaboration with APWC (remotely) supporting the delivery of the waste audit and other key stakeholders. The audit took place from 9 to 30 October 2020 and the results are presented in this report.

 Vanuatu Department of Environmental Protection and Conservation

Info-graphic poster on the identified invasive species in the country

 Vanuatu Department of Environmental Protection and Conservation

Observer data of marine dumping from longline boats.

 Vanuatu Department of Environmental Protection and Conservation

Useful information on Vanuatu land tenure and conservation actions review commissioned by RESCCUE project (SPC).

 Vanuatu Department of Environmental Protection and Conservation

MACBIO is a project that supports sustainable economies and livelihoods of Pacific Island Countries by strengthening institutional and individual capacity, to manage and conserve biodiversity in marine and coastal ecosystems. The project was commissioned by BMUB to GIZ as part of IKI, jointly implemented by SPREP, IUCN and GIZ from 2013 to 2018.

This dataset holds all MACBIO-related resources pertaining to Vanuatu as one of the participating countries. Resource herein include;

* Vanuatu Marine Atlas - interactive data viewer

* Vanuatu Marine Atlas - report

 Vanuatu Department of Environmental Protection and Conservation

The Vanuatu NBSAP will be the main implementing strategy for the Environment Pillar of the National
Sustainable Development Goals and Policies 2016-2030 environment goals and policy objectives.

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 Vanuatu Department of Environmental Protection and Conservation

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.

 Vanuatu Department of Environmental Protection and Conservation

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.

 Vanuatu Department of Environmental Protection and Conservation

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*

 Vanuatu Department of Environmental Protection and Conservation

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.

 Vanuatu Department of Environmental Protection and Conservation

A policy for the sustainable management, conservation and development of the fisheries sector in the Republic of Vanuatu.

 Vanuatu Department of Environmental Protection and Conservation

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 Department of Environmental Protection and Conservation

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.

 Vanuatu Department of Environmental Protection and Conservation

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.