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Vanuatu's Forward Leap Towards Climate-Resilient Tourism

Posted on 24 May 2024

Vanuatu has launched a Rapid Climate Risk Assessment Framework, specifically designed for the tourism sector. This innovative approach is set to fortify the industry against the increasing threats posed by…
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Vanuatu: Life Remains Challenging One Year After Twin Cyclones

Posted on 08 March 2024

One year after Vanuatu was struck by twin cyclones, the resilient island nation continues to grapple with the aftermath of the devastating natural disasters. Despite intensive efforts to rebuild and…
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Japan funds new disaster preparedness programme for Vanuatu

Posted on 21 December 2023

Japan and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) have signed an agreement with Vanuatu to assist the nation with disaster preparedness.

'Strengthening Resilience to Disaster and Displacement Risks' is a US $5.2…
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Humanitarian assistance for Vanuatu following Tropical Cyclone Lola

Posted on 02 November 2023

People in Vanuatu are reeling from Category 4 Tropical Cyclone Lola which hit the nation last week, predominantly impacting those in the Penama and Malampa Provinces.
 
Reports have estimated that over 150,000 people…
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Tropical Cyclone Lola makes landfall in Vanuatu

Posted on 26 October 2023

On Tuesday night, Tropical Cyclone Lola passed over Pentecost in Vanuatu at category 4 intensity, before being downgraded to category 3 on Wednesday. This comes a week before the beginning of…
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New Prime Minister elected in Vanuatu

Posted on 06 September 2023

Earlier this week, Sato Kilman, leader of the People’s Progressive Party in Vanuatu, was elected as Vanuatu Prime Minister for the fifth time in Port Vila.
 
This comes following Prime Minister…
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Commonwealth Secretary-General makes post-cyclone visit to Vanuatu

Posted on 11 May 2023

At the end of last month, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, the Commonwealth Secretary-General, visited Vanuatu to discuss climate impact and action.
 
The visit comes as the nation still reels from…
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Vanuatu's progress, and challenges, in achieving good governance 

Posted on 12 April 2023

A recent Dev Policy Blog article revealed that despite Vanuatu’s successes in recent years tackling corruption, they are still experiencing significant challenges in achieving good governance.
 
Compared to significant accounts of political…
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UN adopts Vanuatu climate change resolution

Posted on 05 April 2023

Last week, the UN general assembly adopted a Vanuatu-led resolution, asking the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to give an advisory opinion on climate change. The resolution raises questions about the role…
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Aotearoa New Zealand's humanitarian response to Vanuatu cyclones

Posted on 06 March 2023

A state of emergency was declared in Vanuatu as the nation was hit by Tropical Cyclone Kevin almost immediately after Tropical Cyclone Judy. The pair of cyclones have impacted an estimated…
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