30 July 2024, Port Vila, Vanuatu – Vanuatu receives the highest number of cyclones than any other country in the Southwest Pacific region. It also remains to be the most vulnerable country in the world to natural disasters and remnants of twin cyclones Judy and Kevin in early 2023 can still be seen in Vanuatu to date. With the increasing vulnerability to the climate crisis and disaster events, the need for timely and precise weather information to enhance Vanuatu’s early warning services could not be understated.
26 July 2024, Port Vila, Vanuatu – Vanuatu is highly exposed to tropical cyclones, storm surges, landslides, flooding, droughts, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and tsunamis. These natural hazards compounded by the impacts of the climate crisis place Vanuatu in an increased state of vulnerability each year. This week, the Government of Vanuatu has taken a significant step to tackle the impacts of climate change and natural hazards to build a resilient nation, with the launch of the Vanuatu Climate Atlas.
18 June 2024, Port Vila, Vanuatu — Vanuatu's ability to conduct climate hazard-based impact assessments has significantly improved following a comprehensive training workshop from 3-7 June 2024.
The workshop focused on practical training using a newly developed step-by-step guide for climate hazard-based impact assessments, tailored specifically for Vanuatu. The guide was created by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), a key Van-KIRAP delivery partner from Australia.
The World Risk Report has ranked Vanuatu as the world’s most at-risk country to natural disasters and
extreme weather events, making climate change the greatest ongoing threat to the well-being and
livelihoods of its people and ecosystems.
For generations, Traditional Knowledge about plants, animals and climate patterns has allowed
communities in Vanuatu to plan and prepare for local conditions. However, unbanisation has
significantly decreased the intergenerational transfer of traditional knowledge. In recent times Vanuatu
10 May 2024, Port Vila, Vanuatu - In a groundbreaking move aimed at bolstering Vanuatu's tourism industry against climate risks, the government has unveiled a Rapid Climate Risk Assessment Framework and methodology.
The pioneering framework, specifically tailored for the tourism sector, marks a significant step in proactively addressing the challenges posed by climate change to one of Vanuatu's key economic pillars.
07 March 2024, Port Vila, Vanuatu: An inspiring initiative to bolster resilience against climate change in Vanuatu has seen the island nation take proactive steps to