In 2015, The Republic of Vanuatu undertook a program of activities in order to prepare for and effectively negotiate for a new climate change treaty under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) at the 21st Conference of the Parties in Paris, France from 30 November to 12 December.
Prior to COP21 the Government of Vanuatu, through the National Advisory Board on Climate Change & Disaster Risk reduction, established a UNFCCC Taskforce to support the preparation of the delegation towards the negotiations. The taskforce was requested to develop a preparation plan of action, formalize a delegation, develop key negotiating positions, and seek finance to ensure participation of the delegation at COP21. Financial support for COP21 preparations came primarily from the German Government through the GIZ Global program on Loss & Damage, with additional financial inputs from Oxfam.
