The Republic of Vanuatu Third National Communication to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
- GCM Objective 2 - Minimize adverse drivers
These climatic impacts are exacerbated by soil erosion and loss of soil fertility due to improperly managed deforestation and environmental degradation. Furthermore, anthropogenic and demographic pressures through migration/urbanization, loss of social cohesion and culture and over use of natural resources [...].
Climate change is already exacerbating human displacement, often towards urban centers, as outlined in the National Climate Change & Disaster Induced Displacement Policy. [...] The climate change impacts on these sectors are outlined below, and are contributing to urban- ization and internal displacement with the associated challenges of security, housing, waste management and social protection.