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Vanuatu

New or Updated NDC

Analysis of Updated NDC

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.

Vanuatu Updated NDC

Gender Analysis Summary
Submitted NDC	Yes
Submitted language	English
Submitted translation	No
NDC commitments	Mitigation Adaptation
Type of support	Conditional
Participatory process for NDC development mentioned	Yes
Monitoring and/or implementation	Implementation
Reference to women/gender	Yes
Gender Tags	GS S WVG

Analysis of Original NDC

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 NDC

Gender Analysis Summary
Submitted NDC	Yes
Submitted language	English
Submitted translation	No
NDC commitments	Mitigation Adaptation
Type of support	Conditional
Participatory process for NDC development mentioned	Yes
Monitoring and/or implementation	Monitoring Implementation
Reference to women/gender	Yes
Gender Tags	GS

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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

Vanuatu

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.

Gender Analysis & Assessment Policy

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.

Disability Health, Nutrition and/or WASH Policy

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