Vanuatu signs Waste Management Cooperation with Japan
The Minister of Climate Change, Hon. Ralph Regenvanu, signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on March 10, 2026 in Japan with the Hon. Ishihara Hirotaka, Japan’s Minister of Environment.
Fuel Supply to Vanuatu Remains Stable Amid Global Oil Market Uncertainty
Port Vila, Vanuatu -10th March 2026 – The Government is closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East, where the US/Israeli conflict with Iran has led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil supply route for the Asia-Pacific region. About 80% of the region's oil passes through this strait, which has been impassable since March 2, 2026, halting oil exports from the Gulf of Arabia.
One of Biggest Community Conservation Areas Launched in South Pentecost
The Honourable Minister of Climate Change, Ralph Regenvanu, was with the Chiefs and community members of South Pentecost on Wednesday this week (March 4, 2026) to officially launch the Wawa Community Conservation Area (CCA), along with its Management Plan.
Legislative Review Consultation in Provinces
Vanuatu Leads Global Shift Toward Deep-Sea Science Cooperation at UNEA-7
Vanuatu has led the successful launch of a new global science initiative on deep-sea ecosystems at the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7), following two weeks of intensive negotiations and broad cross-regional engagement.
Water of Hope: Mele Community Officially Opens its Rehabilitated Water System
Mele, Efate, Vanuatu – The Department of Water Resources (DoWR) and Mele Water Community officially opened the valve to begin using the rehabilitated Mele water system, including a brand-new 300,000-litre water storage tank.
Vanuatu Achieves Major Milestone with Accreditation of Ministry of Finance and Economic Management as a Direct Access Entity to the Green Climate Fund
Port Vila, Vanuatu – 14th November 2025
The Government of Vanuatu, through the Ministry of Climate Change, is proud to announce that on 28 October 2025, during the 43rd Meeting of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board, the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) was officially accredited as a Direct Access Entity (DAE) to the Green Climate Fund (GCF) — marking a historic milestone in the country’s efforts to enhance direct access to global climate finance.
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