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The Environment Unit is the government agency responsible for providing technical advice on environmental matters to the government and peoples of Vanuatu. It is responsible to the Minister of Lands, Natural Resources, Geology, Energy and Environment.

The Environment Unit's functions include

+ programmes for the development, conservation and management of Vanuatu's natural resources;
+ liaison with government institutions, ngos, community leaders, private sector; regional and international organisations to promote sound and sustainable environmental management;
+ advice on environmental impacts and sustainable development practices
+ conduct of national conservation projects and activities.

The Environment Unit was the lead agency for preparation of both the National Conservation Strategy and the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, and is integrally involved in the development of the National Waste Management Strategy and the National Climate Change planning process. It is the Operational Focal Point for international environmental conventions including the
+ Convention on Biological Diversity
+ United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
+ Convention on International Trade in Environmental Species

 

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The Vanuatu Environment Unit will review this site from time to time. However it is not responsible for the correcteness or completeness of information available on the site or any linked sites. Users are advised to crosscheck information with the agencies concerned.