REDD+ in Vanuatu
Vanuatu is engaging both the government and the Civil Society Organization (CSOs) as main stakeholders for national REDD+ program in Vanuatu.
With the oversight of the National Advisory Board for Climate Change & Disaster Risk Reduction (NAB), and the Vanuatu Geo-Hazard and Meteorological Department (VGMD) as the focal point, the Vanuatu Department of Forests (DoF) is taking the lead role as the key implementing agency in implementing the national REDD+ program in Vanuatu.
Vanuatu has identified as stated in the Readiness Preparation Proposal (R-PP) five major islands with high rate of deforestation and forest degradation. The islands are :
These islands have both Provincial Technical Committee and Provincial CSO Network established and supported.
Forestry
The Forestry Department is currently providing interested farmers with Mahogany wildings.
Fisheries
Vanuatu Fisheries Department Tilapia and prawns aquarium. Interested farmers are welcome to seek advice at the Forestry Head office.
Agriculture
Agro-Forestry is utilizing the limited land area with short and long-term crops with maximum benefits.
Livestock
Vanuatu Livestock Department supports local farmers do small scale intensive farming of pigs and chicken, a practice of commercializing your traditional farming techniques.
