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HS challenges in Vanuatu VAN Solutions

12 June 2024

Proposed Project Approach Solomon Islands

8 March 2024
The presentation discusses the proposed approach and methodology for the 3 project deliverables: Developing an Arnavon Community Marine Park (ACMP) finance model and options for public-private financing Structuring governance and operationalization on onshore coastal resilience and management fund…

Supporting the Delivery of Skills Development in Vanuatu

22 January 2024
The session was tailored for participants who have oversight involvement and project responsibility. It aimed to increase awareness of potential integrity risks and remedial actions and improve skills in corruption and integrity risk detection, assessment, and prevention.

Scene Setting Sustainable Finance for Asia and the Pacific Protecting and Restoring Coral Reefs

14 November 2023
The session summarizes the key findings and recommendations of the Knowledge Product "Sustainable Finance for Asia and the Pacific: Protecting and Restoring Coral Reefs" jointly published by ADB and The Nature Conservancy. The knowledge product reviews the benefits of coral reefs, the risks faced…

Project Overview Risk Financing and Insurance Solutions for Coastal Resilience in AsiaPacific

14 November 2023
The sessions cover the following: overview of the project, outline of modelling approach, and outline of prioritization exercise and data needs.

VAN Strengthening Implementation Capacity for EIA Action Plan

25 October 2022
The background of the TA was the need for Vanuatu to successfully apply CSS for a series of forthcoming infrastructure projects. The current environmental safeguards system was established in recent years and the director of DEPC is keen to review the performance of environmental safeguards with a…

VAN Strengthening Implementation Capacity for EIA Institutional Capacity Assessment

25 October 2022
The government plans to address these challenges by strengthening the CSS framework and building the capacity of its key ministries. To this end ADB has provided support to Vanuatu through a subproject under the Technical Assistance for Strengthening and Use of Country Safeguard Systems (RETA 7566-…

Contemporary Concepts in Water Management and Impacts of Development on Local Hydrology

22 November 2018
Contemporary concepts in water management include use versus consumption, virtual water, and a hierarchy of water requirements. This presentation describes these concepts as well as managing competition in water use, what water management should focus on, infrastructure development and hydrology,…

eGP Vanuatu Update

4 October 2017

VAN Strengthening Implementation Capacity for EIA Operations Manual

30 November 2015
This manual also provides an overview for other agencies and project proponents should they wish to explore the environmental permitting process under the Environmental Protection and Conservation Act (EPC Act) in detail. Guidelines have been specifically developed for applicants and others to…