The Vanuatu National Policy on Climate Change and Disaster-Induced Displacement is currently being reviewed in by IOM, and in close coordination with the Ministry of Climate Change through the NAB Secretariat. The Displacement policy was first developed and launched in 2018, after 6 years of implementation. It is timely that the policy undergoes a review and be updated into its second edition.

Moreso, the process towards reviewing the displacement policy has kick-started in 2025 and is currently reaching its final stages. A stakeholder consultation has been conducted last year - 2025 that has coherently informed the current revised draft version. Furthermore, the current review also includes the development of the displacement policy implementation plan that seeks to strategically guide the implementation of the policy within the next 4 years into 2030. Therefore, the current revised draft also contains its implementation plan.

As part of the final stages of consultations, the NAB Secretariat has facilitated for the document to be uploaded onto the ministry's website along with the feedback form in order for the public as well as key stakeholders may have the final review of the document; provide comments, and feedback before the policy is validated and endorsed through the NAB.

Instruction to provide feedback:

• Please review to the attached document “Instruction for Providing Feedback”.
• Review the current revised draft version and provide feedback via the Kobo Form: Feedback: revised National Policy on Climate Change and Disaster-Induced Displacement
• Detail review that involves downloading the revised draft version and directly providing feedback of the policy is also accepted by using track changes via Micro Soft Words and submit to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , and This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

You may find attached is the:

1. Revised draft version of the Vanuatu National Policy on Climate Change and Disaster-Induced Displacement.
2. Displacement_ Policy Summary of Consolidated Feeback and Revision.
3. Instructions for Providing Feedback.
4. Follow Up Consultation on Updated National Displacement Policy.

We thank you in advance for considering our request and look forward to receiving your feedback as part of the final consultation process for the Vanuatu National Policy on Climate Change and Disaster-Induced Displacement.

Please revert to the following email contacts for This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further information and clarification.

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PUBLIC DISCLOSURE NOTICE — SESA AND ESIA FOR ACTIVITIES SUPPORTED UNDER VCAP II PROJECT

The Ministry of Climate Change, with funding from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) through UNDP, has prepared a Strategic Environment and Social Assessment (SESA) and an Environment and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for activities under Adaptation to Climate Change in the Coastal Zones of Vanuatu Phase II (VCAP II) Project. These documents are now available for public review and comment.

Public review period: 18 February – 4th March 2026 (2 weeks).

Purpose:

To inform all stakeholders including communities throughout Vanuatu about the SESA and ESIA findings and to invite feedback to help finalize mitigation measures and implementation arrangements.

How to access the documents:

You can download the documents here: Download VCAP 2 Project ESIA for public disclosure Download VCAP 2 Project SESA for public disclosure

How to submit comments:

Send written comments to: Office of the Director, Department of Environment Protection and Conservation (DEPC)
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Phone: 25302 / 33430
Please copy the Ministry of Climate Change, PMB 9074. Phone: 22068 on submissions.

What to include in your feedback:

brief identification, the document section and page number you are commenting on, and suggested changes or concerns.

All comments received during the review period will be considered in finalizing the SESA and ESIA and will inform project implementation.

Business plans of the Ministry of Climate Change and Adaptation that are released annually.

Report: Ministry of Climate Change Business Plan 2025
Size: 2.55 MB
Modified: 09/03/2025

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Report: Ministry of Climate Change Business Plan 2024
Size: 2.72 MB
Modified: 02/05/2024

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Two contracts were signed on Friday February 2, 2024 by the Hon. Minister of Climate Change, Ralph Regenvanu on behalf of the Ministry of Climate Change (the Purchaser), with Campbell Scientific Australia, the Supplier for delivery and installation of six Automatic Weather Stations (AWS) and six Automatic River Gauges (ARG) on seven islands of Vanuatu.

Corporate plans of the Ministry of Climate Change and Adaptation can be downloaded below.

Report: MoCC Corporate Plan 2026-2030
Size: 20.37 MB
Modified: 15/04/2026

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Report: MoCC Coporate Plan 2022-2026
Size: 5.67 MB
Modified: 06/07/2023

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