To increase sustainable access to formal grid-based electricity services within Vanuatu's electricity concession areas ( Port Vila, Tanna, Malekula & Luganville)
Current phase aims to increase the application of science-based information developed under previous Australian-funded climate change science programs in the Pacific.
The project involves the construction of a 2.75 MW retractable wind farm in the main island of Vanuatu (Efate).
This funding will go towards the rehabilitation of the meteorology station in Tanna that was damaged by TC PAM.
Analytical and TA
Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) CEO, Soli Middleby, made the comment during the signing of a partnership agreement between the Australian-funded Vanuatu Skills Partnership and Australian-funded APTC to strengthen Vanuatu’s national technical and vocational education and training (TVET) and support inclusive skills pathways.
To have an Ecosytem based Adaptation solutions fully integrated into development, climate change adaptation and natural resource management policy and planning processess.
To reconstruct and/or improve the disaster and climate resilience of selected public sector assets in provinces impacted by Tropical Cyclone (TC) Pam, and to provide immediate and effective response to an Eligible Crisis or Emergency.
ADB is helping Vanuatu expand access to basic services in the capital, Port Vila, and surrounding areas in Shefa province. The project will improve drainage, roads, and sanitation systems. It will contribute to climate-resilient and sustainable urban development in and around Port Vila.
Vanuatu, PNG, Solomon Islands, Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, Kiribati. Aims to provide support to PICs’ national meteorology services and land survey agencies to ensure accurate, timely and essential weather, climate, ocean and land survey information is collected and analysed to inform decision-making across sectors.
