Shot from a boat that a fisherman is pulling toward a tiny uninhabited island. Prow of boat is in foreground and tiny island is in background.

Vanuatu

At a Glance

The Pacific Islands Regional Mission serves Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.

Both climate change adaptation and mitigation are critical considerations in Asia’s developing countries. Indeed, the region’s geography makes its population highly vulnerable to sea level rise and extreme weather events. Yet the region is also among the highest contributors to global greenhouse gas emissions in the world. USAID is working with countries at regional and bilateral levels to accelerate investment in clean energy technologies and improve forest management. USAID also provides training, knowledge sharing and cooperation to facilitate the region’s transition to low emission development and help communities adapt to climate change.

 

Climate Projections and Impacts

Refer to the Climate Risk Profile (2018) for more information.

Climate Projections

Increased Frequency/Intensity of Extreme Weather Events
Sea Level Rise
Increased Temperature

Key Climate Impact Areas

Agriculture
Coastal Zones
Energy & Infrastructure
Human Health
Livelihoods & Tourism
Water Resources

Funding & Country Climate Context


USAID Regional Climate Change Funding (2020)

Total

$15.9 Million

Adaptation

$11 Million

Clean Energy

$1 Million

Sustainable Landscapes

$3.9 Million

GAIN Vulnerability

Medium

Population (2023)

313,046

GHG Emissions Growth

2.96%

% Forested Area

36.1%

Refer to metadata and sources for more details.

Climate Change Information

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USAID Climate Ready Lessons Learned Report

Stories from the Area

In many Pacific Island communities, environmental knowledge is passed down through oral traditions and practical experience. This knowledge has been essential in helping these communities cope with natural disasters such as cyclones, floods, and droughts.