Pacific CIRCLE Puts Vulnerable Groups at Heart of Climate Action
This new initiative in Fiji, Vanuatu, Tonga, Kiribati will engage women to lead nature-based adaptation solutions.
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Vanuatu
Nationally determined contribution (NDC) Analysis
Vanuatu - 2030
| Reference to Women/Gender | |
|---|---|
| Gender Tags | |
| Submitted Language |
English
|
| Submitted Translation |
No
|
| Type of Support |
Conditional
|
| Monitoring and/or Implementation |
Monitoring
Implementation
|
| NDC Commitments |
Mitigation
Adaptation
|
| Participatory Process for NDC Development Mentioned |
Yes
|
| File Url |
Timeframe
Now until 2030
Relevant Context
SIDS that is highly vulnerable to impacts of climate change.
Process for Developing NDC
Vanuatu’s NDC is well aligned with the Government’s Priority Action Agenda Policy Objective 4.5 which is most relevant to Climate Change and states, “to ensure the protection and conservation of Vanuatu’s natural resources and biodiversity, taking climate change issues in consideration.” The contribution is also based on the research undertaken for a number of national initiatives including the Vanuatu National Energy Roadmap (2013- 2020), the Scaling Up Renewable Energy in Low Income Countries (SREP) report, Rural electrification NAMA design document by UNDP MDG Carbon and Vanuatu’s Renewables Readiness Assessment (RRA) report undertaken by IRENA . In addition, relevant data and information has been used from the Government of Vanuatu and various private and civil society organizations. Extensive consultations with all relevant stakeholders were held during the preparation of Vanuatu’s NDC.
Description of Monitoring and/or Implementation Mechanism
The monitoring and reporting on the adaptation activities of the NDC will be conducted at the Ministry level by the CCDRR PMU in close collaboration with the M&E unit of the Prime Minister’s Office, as is the current practice with projects being implemented under the oversight of the NAB. This will ensure that achievements in the implementation of the NDC priorities are appropriately captured and reported on in the Government's Annual Development Report prepared by the Prime Minister's Office.
Summary of Gender Reference
Under ‘National Circumstances’ it states: Climate change may affect all areas of life for Ni-Vanuatu people and impact women, men and young people in different ways.
Vanuatu - 2030
| Reference to Women/Gender | |
|---|---|
| Gender Tags | |
| Submitted Language |
English
|
| Submitted Translation |
No
|
| Monitoring and/or Implementation |
Implementation
|
| NDC Commitments |
Mitigation
Adaptation
|
| Participatory Process for NDC Development Mentioned |
Yes
|
| File Url |
Timeframe
January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2030
Relevant Context
Island nation that is highly vulnerable to climate change and disaster risks
Process for Developing NDC
Vanuatu’s NDC enhancement process was led by the Department of Climate Change (DoCC), guided by the Ministry of Climate Change Adaptation, Meteorology, Geo-Hazards, Energy, Environment and Disaster Management (MoCC). Representatives from all line ministries of the Government of Vanuatu were engaged in this process, as well as stakeholders from the private sector (including utility companies and energy sector vendors), development partners and NGOs. The consultation was conducted at the national level.
Description of Monitoring and/or Implementation Mechanism
Vanuatu has developed its NDC implementation roadmap. Other policies and plans were also referred to when discussing information on sources of data used in quantifying reference points.
Summary of Gender Reference
Gender is referenced frequently in the annex with more details on the NDC. In this, Vanuatu mentions that gender equality and inclusion of other vulnerable groups were crucial considerations in developing the document. For example, a gender expert was included in the DoCC team who reviewed the enhanced NDC in light of gender-responsive considerations. Measures in the enhanced NDC are also said to comply with requirements of gender sensitive design per national policies and the “Gender Analysis and National Determined Contributions” guidance, and are expected to provide vulnerable groups (including women) with opportunities to take on an active role in implementing the NDC. Moreover, gender is highlighted in context of the agricultural sector, where ensuring gender sensitive and socially inclusive approaches are included in many of the indicators.
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Related Resources
Vanuatu Submission: Information on the progress, challenges, gaps and priorities in implementing the gender action plan (GAP) and future work to be undertaken on gender and climate change
UNFCCC Submission
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Author
- Vanuatu
Year
2024
Country
Citation
Vanuatu. (2024). Information on the progress, challenges, gaps and priorities in implementing the gender action plan (GAP) and future work to be undertaken on gender and climate change Mandate: Decision 15/CP.28, para. 2. UNFCCC Submission.Women and Disability in the Context of Climate Mobility
Policy Brief
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Author
- Patrick Fong
Year
2022
Country
Citation
Fong, P. (2022). Women and Disability in the Context of Climate Mobility: Case Studies of Fiji, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. Pacific Resilience Partnership.Gender Climate Tracker App for iOS & Android
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