Vanuatu
In Vanuatu, the the Climate Finance Capacity Support Programme (CFCSP) is supporting the Department of Climate Change (DOCC) and the National Advisory Board (NAB) by providing additional in-line staff to deliver technical analysis, coordination, management and reporting of mitigation and adaption action. The CFCSP will also provide roles to increase strategic advice and coordination to senior decision-makers, and technical analysis to better take advantages of the opportunities of carbon markets to Vanuatu. These additional roles will allow the DOCC and NAB to increase the cross-government coordination and delivery of climate action across Vanuatu.
Vanuatu is also a recipient of New Zealand’s Country Flexible Finance, with NZD$8 million in climate finance provided as direct budget support so that the Government of Vanuatu can allocate to their climate response priorities.
CFCSP support in Vanuatu
CARBON MARKETS ADVISER, DEPARTMENT OF CLIMATE CHANGE
Ian Iercet is a Carbon Markets Adviser within the DOCC. Ian provides assistance and support for the efficient implementation of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement in Vanuatu and the use of Nationally Determined Contributions to implement climate change mitigation and adaptation plans. Ian is also supporting the development of monitoring, reporting and verification tools, a greenhouse gas inventory, and other climate systems.
ADVISER TO THE DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF CLIMATE CHANGE
Matthew Hardwick (right) is the Adviser to the DOCC. Matthew, having been involved in climate change resilience and technical expertise for over a decade, will provide critical support to the Director and translate Vanuatu’s climate change policies into practical, actionable plans to build the department’s overall climate project capacity and effectiveness.
MITIGATION OFFICER, DEPARTMENT OF CLIMATE CHANGE
Jasmina Takaro is a Mitigation Officer within the DOCC. As a Mitigation Officer, she supports the coordination of climate change mitigation initiatives and projects, in turn supporting the Government of Vanuatu to access vital funding and technical support for climate mitigation. Alongside planning and implementing climate change mitigation projects, Jasmina will collaborate with the monitoring and evaluation team.
MONITORING, REPORTING AND VERIFICATION OFFICER, DEPARTMENT OF CLIMATE CHANGE
Solomon Jimmy is a Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) Officer within the DOCC. Ensuring the effective development and operationalisation of tools such as a domestic MRV tool to monitor, report and verify greenhouse gas emissions and climate mitigation activities in Vanuatu, Solomon will assist the DOCC in meeting its climate change targets and broader climate change MRV framework.
CLIMATE FINANCE OFFICER, NATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD
Anne Marie Robert (right) is a Climate Finance Officer at Vanuatu’s NAB. In her role, Anne Marie is tasked with managing and advancing Vanuatu’s climate finance strategy by providing technical advice, coordinating national climate finance activities, and engaging with international stakeholders to ensure Vanuatu achieves its climate finance goals.
LOSS AND DAMAGE/ADAPTATION OFFICER, DEPARTMENT OF CLIMATE CHANGE
Tyson Jella is a Loss and Damage/Adaptation Officer within the DOCC in Vanuatu. Tyson contributes to the development of national strategies and provides technical support to manage and mitigate the impacts of climate change. Through vulnerability, loss and damage, and adaptation measures in national planning, Tyson’s role is critical in advancing Vanuatu’s climate change adaptation efforts.
International Conventions Liaison Officer, NATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD
Patterson Quotverer is an International Conventions Liaison Officer at Vanuatu’s NAB. Working to ensure treaties and conventions are effectively implemented and integrated into Vanuatu’s national plans, Patterson’s work will enable Vanuatu to actively participate in and benefit from international climate agreements.
CFCSP Vanuatu updates
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