Welcome!
Welcome to the website of the Vanuatu Department of Environmental Protection and Conservation. This website aims to give you updated information on Environmental Protection and Conservation in Vanuatu.
But what does this involve? It includes, assessing the environmental impact of proposed developments; working with communities to establish Community Conservation Areas; working with researchers to learn more about our unique environment; protecting internationally endangered species; controlling ozone depleting substances; and working with municipal and provincial governments to manage waste and pollution.
Environment is very essential as it supports and sustains life. Living being are depend upon the environment for their survival. Hence it is our responsibility to manage, protect and conserve our environment for today and tomorrow.
It also means administering environmental laws and collaborating with other partners to address local, regional and global priorities. Thanks for your interest in the envinronment of Vanuatu.
Honourable Silas Bule
Minister of Climate Change Adaptation, Meteorology & Geohazard, Environment, Energy and Disaster Management
Biodiversity
The variety of plants and animals found in Vanuatu is called its biodiversity.
Conservation
Conservation, in relation to the environment, is the act of protecting and preserving biodiversity.
Research
Bioprospecting is any activity undertaken to harvest or exploit genetic resources.
Local Consultant to Review the National Invasive Species Strategy and Action Plan (NISSAP)
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- NISSAP Consultant Advertisement
- Francais
- Consultant NISSAP Avis de Vacance
- Bislama
- NISSAP Konsalten Advetaesmen
The Department of Environmental Protection and Conservation (DEPC) through the Ministry of Climate Change has the overall legal mandate and responsibility to ensure the protection of Vanuatu’s environment through implementation of seven legislations and a number of policy directives that are administered by the Department, One of the national environment policy directives is the National Invasive Species Strategy and Action Plan (NISSAP) of 2014-2020 that now needs review for another 6 year time frame.
Preparing legal drafting instructions for national Marine Spatial Planning legislation in Vanuatu Consultancy opportunity
The Government of Vanuatu is in the process of implementing a nation-wide Marine Spatial Plan which will include multiple, different types of ocean zones, including national networks of ecologically representative Marine Protected Areas.
Vanuatu Marine Compliance Optimisation Program
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The Government of Vanuatu will be implementing national Marine Spatial Plan by 2020 and, as part of that work, is seeking to optimise the efficiency and effectiveness of existing marine and maritime compliance systems and assets and to prioritise acquisition of any new resources required. A consultant is required to facilitate this process. This work will be funded by the Italian Government.
Preparing legislation for a national Marine Spatial Plan in Vanuatu Background
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The Government of Vanuatu is in the process of implementing a nation-wide Marine Spatial Plan which will include multiple, different types of ocean zones, including a national network of ecologically representative Marine Protected Areas.
MSP Position Advertisements
Marine Spatial Plan Project positions advertisements for:
- MSP Project Manager - This position will guide the delivery & implementation, for Vanuatu, of a Marine Spatial Plan by 2020 and, oversee Vanuatu's National Ocean Policy generally. Terms of References can be download below:
MSP Project Manager (English)
MSP Project Manager (Bislama)
MSP Project Manager (French) - MSP Intern Positions - Marine research intern, marine programs intern, administration and communications interns (minimum requirement for interns are a graduate degree in a marine related field preferably, and some experience would be good). Terms of References can be download below:
MSP Internships (English)
MSP Internships (Bislama)
MSP Internships (French)