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This user manual is a quick reference guide to assist NAB’s stakeholders (to whom a NAB Portal user account is issued by the NAB Secretariat) in managing the NAB Portal resources. For instance, creating an event or uploading a document to name a few.
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The ‘Coping with climate change in the Pacific Island Region (CCCPIR)’ programme aims to strengthen the capacities of Pacific member countries and regional organisations to cope with the impacts of climate change. The programme is funded by the government of the Federal Republic of Germany through the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented through GIZ working in partnership with SPC and SPREP.
The programme commenced its activities in 2009 working with Fiji, Tonga and Vanuatu. In 2011 the program was expanded to another nine Pacific Island Countries, namely the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu and the duration has been extended until 2019. The programme brief available at http://www.spc.int/lrd/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=478&Itemid=44 gives further details.
At the regional level, the programme aligns with the Framework for Resilient Development in the Pacific (FRDP). The programme will support countries in implementing key strategic priorities in the area of climate change including, where relevant, their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), National Adaptation Programmes for Action (NAPA), National Communications to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), and other relevant national strategies, polices and plans.
The overall objective of the programme is that ‘the capacities of regional organisations in the Pacific Islands region and its member states to adapt to climate change and mitigate its causes are strengthened’. This objective will be achieved through six components highlighted below.
Component 1: Strengthening regional advisory and management capacity
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Tropical Cyclone (TC) Pam was one of the worstnatural disasters in the history of Vanuatu. Thecountry suffered loss and damage to an extentthat vastly overwhelmed its own capacities. Astrong El Niño, in the months following the cyclone, actedas additional multiplier for existing development problems,especially with regard to water and food securityin rural areas. In many ways, the cyclone and its impactsreflect political, conceptual and operational challengesthat lie at the heart of the current debate on loss anddamage (L&D) and clearly illustrate the need for comprehensiveclimate risk management (CRM).TC Pam has been recognised as an opportunity to learnlessons and draw up recommendations for [German]development cooperation (DC) and its partners in theregion on how to address the issue of comprehensiveclimate risk management, including climate risk insurance.The objectives of this study were to identify thoselessons in order to inform Germany’s current and futureregional cooperation in Vanuatu and the South Pacificregion.This report gives an overview and socio-economiccharacteristics, disaster risk and CRM institutions andprogrammes in Vanuatu and the region and providesbackground on activities of German development cooperation.It further presents the main findings on lessonslearned from the response and recovery phase basedon a review of available documentation and a mission toVanuatu in October 2015. The last chapter details recommendationsdeveloped by the mission team.Climate change represents one of the greatest challengesfacing the South Pacific region. In response to thesechallenges, the Pacific is the first region in the world thatintegrates climate change and disaster risk managementinto a single overarching regional strategy. A number of
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The aim of this booklet is to provide a practi-cal guide to assist government, civil society private sector partners, and prospective na-tional implementing entities (NIEs) in Vanuatu to better understand the Green Climate Fund (GCF).
It is designed to provide an all-in-one guid-ance and analysis of the concept, process, relevant standards, frequently asked ques-tions related to planned GCF approaches in Vanuatu.
This document aims to provide an overview of:
The Green Climate Fund
The role of the National Designated Au-thority (NDA) in Vanuatu
Access, accreditation and the role of NIEs
Proposal development
Size of grants available
Where to access further information
This booklet was produced as part of the Va-nuatu-GIZ Green Climate Fund Readiness Program.
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The impacts of climate change are increasingly becoming evident in the Pacific. Our communities need to build resilience to face more extreme weather and more regular disasters.
Vanuatu Red Cross Society is proud to have been involved in the development of the City Wide Risk Assessment Do-It-Together Toolkit for building urban community resilience. We thank the Global Disaster Preparedness Centre for selecting Vanuatu as a trial site for the coalition building climate change project.
We look forward to implementing the toolkit, and sharing the knowledge with other countries that are facing a similar situation in the fight against climate change.
Ol efekts blong klaemet jens oli stap inkris plante mo yumi witnesem lo Pacific. Ol komunities blong yumi oli nid blong buildim ap mo stanap blong facem moa denjares weta mo fulap strong disasta.
Vanuatu Red Cross Sosaeti I praod blong stanap strong mo involvem hem lo development blong “City Waed Risk Assessment blong Mekem Tugeta Tulkit” blong bildimap komuniti istanap strong long taon blong yumi. Yumi talem tankyu long Klobal Disasta Preparedness Senta blong isave selectem Vanuatu olsem wan trael ples blong kolition building Klimate Jes Projek.
Yumi luk forward blong yumi save wok tugeta blong applaem tulkit, sherem save wetem ol nara kaontris we oli facem semak situeson blong faet akensem klamat jens.
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Attending UN climate negotiations for the first time is daunting, especially if it’s a Conference of the Parties (COP) session. With so many meetings happening in parallel — some open, some closed — and jargon and acronyms that constantly roll off people’s tongues, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) process is notoriously complex.
This toolkit has been written to help new delegates, in particular from the Least Developed Countries (LDCs), navigate the session. It focuses on the process, rather than the content of negotiations, and offers some practical ‘insider’ tips for getting through the days (and nights).
There’s no ‘right’ way to use this toolkit. Skip from section to section, or go through it from beginning to end.
We do however suggest the toolkit is used alongside its sister publication: ‘Climate negotiations terminology: the pocket guide’. The pocket guide explains and will help you to apply the specialist language of the UNFCCC negotiations. It is available free of charge on the IIED website in English (http://pubs.iied.org/10148IIED) and French (http://pubs.iied.org/10148FIIED). A very full acronym list is included in the pocket guide, hence not repeated in this toolkit.
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This edition provides timely updates on the Green Climate Fund (GCF), both in terms of recent events and perational matters. We welcome any thoughts or suggestions on information to be included in the Partner Entities Update by writing to us at accreditation@gcfund.org.
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The Vanuatu’s Inventory for Greenhouse Gases has been calculated for the base year 2000 using the revised 1996 IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories. The UNFCCC software “Non Annex1 National Greenhouse Gas Inventory Software, Version 1.3.3” has been used for the estimation of GHG. Sectoral data for GHG estimation was compiled from various sources primarily using national data collected from annual reports, statistical reports, studies and brochures of related department/ institutions. In year 2000, the total GHG emissions by sources and removals by sink for Vanuatu was 585.39Gg CO2eq (excluding removals); which comprises of 70.34Gg CO2e from Energy; 502.83Gg CO2e from Agriculture and 12.21Gg CO2e from Waste Sector. Emissions from per fluorocarbons (PFCs), hydro fluorocarbons (HFCs) and sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) in Vanuatu are negligible, as the products containing these gases are not produced in the country. CO2 sequestration by the forestry and land use sector in year 2000 amounted to 7,913.16Gg CO2e. Total GHG emissions, including FOLU, are estimated to be (-) 7327.77Gg CO2e, indicating that Vanuatu is a net sinks for GHG emissions.
Nearly 99% of GHG emissions in Vanuatu come from five activities: energy, transport, livestock, N2O from agriculture soils and waste. The largest contributor to GHG emissions in year 2000 was livestock Second National Communication Report 6 sector amounting to 56.5% of total GHG emissions. The next biggest contributor was N2O from agriculture soils with 29.4% of GHG emissions followed by transport sector which contributed to 5.9% of total emissions. Greenhouse gases covered in this analysis include CO2, CH4 and N2O are estimated to be 12% CO2, 31% N2O and 57% CH4 of the total GHG emissions.
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The potential environmental, economic and social impacts of Climate and Sea Level Change motivate Vanuatu’s commitment to participating effectively in international effort to combat global warming and Sea Level Rise. Vanuatu is a party to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), and took an active part in the initial negotiations in the development of the convention through its affiliations with Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
Climate Change and Sea Level Rise has been recognised as issues that require timely and committed initiative by government to develop capacity to address existing and potential impacts on the livelihood of the people of Vanuatu.
The National Communication is the primary mechanism through which our international commitments will be met. The Communication has been developed by the national government in consultation with the six provincial councils and the two municipalities of Port Vila and Luganville. Therefore, it maintains a comprehensive approach toward tackling Climate and Sea Level Change issues. The range of actions it encompasses reflects the wide-ranging causes of the enhanced Climate Change and Sea Level Rise effect and the pervasive nature of its potential impacts on all aspects of ni-Vanuatu life and economy.
The national communication focuses on six fronts:
♦ Institutionalise and mainstream climate change preparations,
♦ Build national level understanding,
♦ Improving network for information transfer and coordinate adaptation and mitigation measures,
♦ Increase national capacity to prepare for and adapt to climate change,
♦ Minimise increases in national GHG emissions in the medium term, and;
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Responding to regional capacity building needs, including a lack of urban-related climate change trainings available, USAID Adapt Asia-Pacific in 2014 developed an Urban Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience (UCCAR) training course. Developed in collaboration with the East-West Center at the University of Hawaii, the course aims to improve climate change knowledge among mid- to senior-level managers working in urban and infrastructure planning and, in turn, help them design better adaptation projects.
This seven-module, five-day course starts with an introduction to climate change and climate change adaptation; provides tools and techniques for assessing climate change impacts and vulnerabilities; presents a framework for identification, evaluation, selection, and implementation of climate adaptation strategies, programs and projects; and finally looks at the options available for financing adaptation projects and methods of accessing climate change finance.
A hallmark of USAID Adapt Asia-Pacific’s standalone capacity building programs is to ensure knowledge is tested and applicable in the real world. The UCCAR training course, therefore, incorporates multiple case studies, tools, methodologies, and guidelines developed through USAID Adapt Asia-Pacific’s engagement with national and local governments in preparing climate change adaptation projects.
The training manual is primarily targeted at training institutions and agencies loking to develop and deliver urban climate change adaptation project development and finance training. The materials may also be useful for practitioners and individuals working in related sectors looking for a comprehensive set of tools and how-to guides for urban climate change adaptation.
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At the UN Climate Change Conference this year (COP23, from 6 to 17 November) nations of the world will meet to advance the aims and ambitions of the Paris Agreement and achieve progress on its implementation guidelines. The conference, officially referred as COP 23/ CMP 13/ CMA 1-2, take place in Bonn, Germany, hosted by the secretariat of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), and presided over by Fiji. The UNFCCC secretariat and the Government of Fiji are closely working with the Government of Germany, the State of North Rhine-Westphalia and the City of Bonn to ensure a dynamic and successful Conference.
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Women around the world are disproportionately affected by climate change impacts because they constitute the majority of the world’s poor and are more dependent for their livelihoods on natural resources that are threatened by climate change. At the same time, women’s unique knowledge and abilities are essential to help their households, communities, and nations adapt to climate change. In order for us all meet the climate change, women need to be better represented at all levels of decision making. The women you’ll meet in this video from the Pacific Island country of Vanuatu, are among those at the forefront of action! A project of Vanuatu Climate Action Network. Funded by Oxfam Vanuatu. Produced by Island Reach.
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This Excel-based tool is intended to help project proponents find policy statements to support project proposals. This is not an exhaustive list of policies - only the policies considered most relevant to climate change and disaster risk reduction are included. Policy statements are filterable by sector and thematic area. Please note that policy statements must not be taken out of context and always consult the original policies and strategies to ensure contextual alignment. View the note on methodology for more information regarding how this tool was developed.
System requirements: Excel 2010 or later.
The following policies and strategies are included in this tool:
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The purpose of the directory is to help connect climate finance with those who need it. Climate finance refers to financing channelled by national, regional, and international entities for climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Vanuatu, among the world’s most vulnerable countries to climate change and disasters, has a significant and immediate need for investment in climate change mitigation and adaptation. The amount of climate finance approved and disbursed to date fulfils only a small portion of actual needs. A study carried out by the Stockholm Environment Institute revealed that Vanuatu had received roughly USD 49.4 million of climate finance from 2010-2014, with the majority (57.2%) supporting mitigation activities.[1]
The directory details known climate finance sources available to individuals, communities, organisations, government bodies, and the private sector in Vanuatu. Financing amounts, eligibility requirements, and focus areas vary widely depending on the source.
This directory is divided into five sections:
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Greetings from the Vanuatu Ministry of Climate Change!
We are glad to inform you that the September – October bi-monthly Issue of our eNewsletter has been released. In this edition of the eNewsletter find Climate Update articles and other interesting news such as:
1. Ambae Recovery Phase Update2. EU funds Operation Centres for the Vanuatu National Disaster Management Office3. World Ozone Day and World Clean-up Day Celebrations a Success4. Island communities understand importance of data collection 5. Ten Off-Grid Tourism Bungalows get Solar Freezer Systems6. New AWS system installed in Torba Province7. VREP provides solar lights at half price 8. MOU Between the Ministry of Climate Change and Societe De Service Petroliers9. The Commonwealth’s Climate Finance Access Hub
Direct Link | View Previous Issue
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Greetings from the Vanuatu Ministry of Climate Change!
We are glad to inform you that the August Issue of our eNewsletter has been released featuring our Climate Update for September - November and other interesting News such as:
1. Vanuatu launches Tsunami Early Warning System2. COP23 Induction Session held for Vanuatu Delegation3. Rural Tanna households lit up by VREP Project4. 2,500+ People in Tanna and Tongoa access Safe Water5. ENSO Status remains at Neutral6. ACSE Project Boost Tilapia Production7. Phase out of Ozone Depleting Substances Workshop Held
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The Vanuatu NGO Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) Program (the program), locally known as Yumi stap redi long Klaemet Jenis, began in July 2012 and was completed in December 2014. It was funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)’s Community-based Climate Change Action Grant and implemented by Oxfam, CARE International in Vanuatu (CARE), Save the Children (SC), Vanuatu Red Cross Society (VRCS) in partnership with the French Red Cross Society (FRCS), the Vanuatu Rural Development Training Centre Association (VRDTCA), and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). The overall goal of the program was to increase the resilience of Vanuatu’s women, men and young people with respect to the unavoidable impacts of climate change.
This report presents findings and provides recommendations from an ex-post evaluation of the program conducted two-and-a-half years after the program’s conclusion, building on the findings and recommendations from the end-ofprogram evaluation conducted in late 2014 and early 2015.
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The National Advisory Board (CC&DRR) approved at its meeting on February 02 2017 (minutes available on request) the establishment of a Climate Finance Working Group (hereafter referred to as CFWG). This group was previously referred to as the NIE Taskforce.
The CFWG will assist the NAB Secretariat to progress issues related to climate finance. The CFWG’s purpose is to serve as a consultative arm of the National Advisory Board to provide strategic direction specifically on climate finance related matters for the Ministry of Climate Change and progress the NIE Accreditation agenda. The following document details the role and responsibilities of the CFWG, its membership, the nature of meetings and systems of reporting.
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The Vanuatu Infrastructure Strategic Investment Plan 2015 – 2024 (VISIP 2015) sets out an optimal set of strategic infrastructure investments for Vanuatu. Further, it suggests how to fund and implement these investments, and recommends institutional developments for planning effective, practical, and sustainable, infrastructure in the context of identified and expected financing over the coming decade. VISIP 2015 will be considered for adoption with the National Sustainable Development Plan (NSDP), which the Government of Vanuatu (GoV) is expected to approve in early 2015. To establish full coherence with the NSDP and comprehensively address the issues facing the country, the VISIP includes social infrastructure in addition to economic infrastructure.
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The purpose of the roadmap is to better guide the Government in mobilising climate finance to address national priorities. The roadmap will focus on increasing access to climate finance, building capacity at all levels of society to adapt to the impacts of climate change, and enhancing coordination between the Government and other stakeholders, such as nongovernment organisations and the private sectors.
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This fact sheet contains a brief overview on the Green Climate Fund Readiness Programme's objective, background, deliverables, and more.
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The Green Climate Fund works through a wide range of Accredited Entities to channel its resources to projects and programmes. Such entities have different characteristics. They can be private or public, non-governmental, sub-national, national, regional or international, as long as they meet the standards of the Fund. Accredited Entities carry out a range of activities that usually include the development of funding proposals and the management and monitoring of projects and programmes. Countries may access GCF resources through multiple entities simultaneously.
This document contains a list of organisations with known experience working in Vanuatu or the South Pacific. Finding an Accredited Entity that is willing to submit an application on the project proponent’s behalf is required as part of the application process.
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The Project Profile Form is part of the NAB's interim Green Climate Fund Project Appraisal process. Project proponents wishing to apply for the Green Climate Fund should fill out this form.
Before filling out this form, there are a few important things to note:
Applicants must find an Accredited Entity (AE) that is committed to apply for funding on your behalf. Only AEs are eligible to apply for GCF funding. A complete list of AEs can be accessed on the AE Directory.
Strong applications outline clear mitigation or adaptation benefits in at least one of the eight impact areas.
Applications should demonstrate alignment with priorities outlined in the national and sectoral policies of the Republic of Vanuatu.
Competitive applications meet the Investment Framework Indicative Assessment Criteria.
The form should be emailed to the NAB Secretariat at nab@meteo.gov.vu for review and screening.
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This pocket guide contains Crash Course materials for those interested in Conference of the Parties (COP) Meetings.
For more information, contact the NAB Secretariat, Ministry of Climate Change
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