To strengthen urban planning and tsunami preparedness in the main urban areas of the Recipient's territory.
FSM, Fiji, Palau, Samoa, Tonga, Vanuatu – In Vanuatu, Peace Corps volunteers train community members on climate change, adaptation measures and DRM
The main objective of the PVLIMWDP is to build a new International Multi-Purpose wharf and container yard and facilities at the Lapetasi wharf in Port Vila to mitigate high berth occupancy at the existing international wharf, being shared with priority cruise ships, and to provide the container storage at LCL unpacking space. Furthermore, the project will introduce efficient and effective management and operation, to invest in cargo handling equipment, and to develop new relationships with stakeholders.
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 Interisland Shipping Programme -
Loan Financing
To strengthen disaster risk management systems and pilot investments in select villages to increase the resilience to the impacts of natural hazards and climate variability and change.
To improve the resilience of the coastal zone to the impacts of climate change in order to sustain livelihoods, food production, preserve and improve the quality of life in targeted vulnerable areas.
To test and implement sustainable and integrated management of forest, land and marine resources to achieve effective ridge-to-reef (R2R) conservation in selected priority watersheds in Vanuatu
To reduce vulnerability and increase resilience to climate change hazards in urban areas in Vanuatu
Support the Government of Vanuatu to prepare its Third National Communication (TNC) and First Biennial Report under the UNFCCC (FBUR)
