Republic of Vanuatu Second National Communication to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
Year of publication
2016
Specific thematic area
Climate adaptation and/or mitigation
Sector of governance
Climate change
Type of human mobility
Migration, Relocation
Characteristics of human mobility
Rural-urban
Type of environmental driver
Disaster-related events
Local governance marker
Not Available
Sudden-onset/slow-onset
Both
Sub-region
Melanesia
Region
Melanesia
Macro-region
Oceania
Relevant GCM objective
- GCM Objective 2 - Minimize adverse drivers
Child marker
Not Available
Gender marker
Not Available
Human rights marker
Not Available
Despite the resounding successes outlined below, several development challenges continue to limit the country’s ability to respond effectively to climate variability and change such as [...] (iv) increased urban migration into temporary and makeshift settlements, [...]., According to International Disaster Database, 37 disasters reported in Vanuatu during 1950-2004 resulted in significant economic (approximately US $384.4 million) and social costs (Loss of life, livelihood, homes, roads, relocation, job losses etc.). Due to which, on an average 15.5% of population were affected during disaster years and 4.5% overall the years with average impact on GDP estimated at around 30% during disaster years and 4.4% over all the years.
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