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Displaying 90 of about 139 resultsThis paper analyses the 2017-2018 eruption of Ambae volcano, Vanuatu, which caused the entire population of the island (~11,700 people) to be evacuated off-island, as this event presents a valuable opportunity to learn from a large-scale forced migration in a Pacific setting. Lessons from this event will advise and help to plan for future population dis…
This policy report highlights the main findings of the research project exploring the connections between the international response to climate change, migration and human rights. Taking the Pacific region as its geographic focus, Fiji and Vanuatu – two of the countries most affected by climate change – serve as case studies to further examine the proce…
This disaster awareness poster, of interest to the general public and the school community, provides clear key messages to understand the main hazards and learn about the appropriate disaster preparedness and response behaviors. Five hazards are illustrated: cyclone, tsunami, earthquake, flood and volcano.
This poster has been elaborated by a project c…
The notes and activities in the Survival Island kit take the issue of six major natural disasters in the Pacific to the classroom so students can relate to them and learn how to tackle them.
This educational kit was put together under the 'Reducing Vulnerabilities Project for Pacific ACP States' funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented by the…
The Vanuatu TC Harold and COVID-19 PDNA estimates the total compound impacts of TC Harold and COVID-19, identifies and quantifies needs across sectors, and supports the development of the Vanuatu Recovery Strategy 2020-2023. This corresponds approximately to 61 per cent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2020. Only five years after the de…
The disaster risk reduction status report provides a snapshot of the state of disaster risk reduction in the the Republic of Vanuatu under the four priorities of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030. It also highlights progress and challenges associated with ensuring coherence with key global frameworks and provides recommendations…
This Country Profile is a part of a series of 31 priority country briefs developed by the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR) as part of its Disaster Risk Management Plans. The profile synthesizes most relevant data and information for Disaster Risk Reduction and Adaptation to Climate Change and is designed as a quick reference s…
This country profile for Vanuatu highlights that the country is expected to incur, on average, 48 million USD per year in losses due to earthquakes and tropical cyclones. In the next 50 years, Vanuatu has a 50% chance of experiencing a loss exceeding 330 million USD and casualties larger than 725 people, and a 10% chance of experiencing a loss exceeding…
This Vanuatu disaster management reference handbook focuses on Palau's disaster management framework and disaster risk reduction strategies. It also provides an overview of the country's government, geography, demographics, social cultural practices, and history of disasters.Since the major impacts of Tropical Cyclone Pam in 2015, Vanuatu has undertaken…
This report presents findings from an assessment of institutional capacity within Melanesian countries to address climate change impacts. The assessment covers the four independent countries of Melanesia with a particular focus on the archipelagic countries of Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands.
This short publication responds to calls from AusAID staff for simple, practical guidance on what integration of disaster risk reduction, climate change and the environment may mean for their programs. While there is general consensus that these issues are important for the long‑term success and sustainability of development outcomes, understanding how…
The goal of this Policy Note is to influence policy makers and development partners in the Pacific Islands region to undertake risk management of natural hazards and minimize the future impacts of natural disasters, climate change and sea level rise. As a short-term objective, the Policy Note aims to review the disaster trends and lessons learned from p…
This paper outlines the drivers, scale and risk of disaster displacement in Vanuatu; its financial impact; and the country's capacity to prevent and respond to the issue. It also includes a case study on the impacts of displacement on housing, livelihoods, education and health linked with the 2017/2018 volcanic eruptions on Ambae Island.
The island n…
The Traditional Knowledge Climate and Weather Indicator Booklet was successfully compiled by the VanKIRAP project for the Department of Meteorology and Geo-Hazards Department (VMGD) under the Ministry of Climate Change (MOCC) in 2023. The booklet is a finished product under the Traditional Knowledge component of the VanKIRAP Project which compiles all t…
This seismic risk profile of Vanuatu, produced by the Global Earthquake Model (GEM) Foundation summarizes key metrics of seismic risk, allowing stakeholders in risk management to get an overview of the risk in the country.The profile presents the following relevant information:Social indicators, which provide context to the region in question;Risk indic…