A groundbreaking new report for the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-Hazards Department (VMGD) through the Green Climate Fund-supported Climate Information Services for Resilient Development Planning Project (VanKIRAP) confirms that investing in better climate and weather information is one of the most effective strategies for protecting Vanuatu’s economy and communities from the escalating impacts of climate change.

20 October 2025, Port Vila, Vanuatu – The Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-Hazards Department (VMGD) has significantly enhanced its capabilities in climate and ocean circulation at regional and coastal scales and modelling configuration. It follows the successful participation of Senior Climatologist, Mr. Joseph Worwor in the intensive Coastal and Regional Ocean Community (CROCO) Summer Training. 

02 October 2025, Nepul, Vanuatu – In a significant step towards bolstering local climate resilience for more than 3,700 people, the Nepul Community Climate Centre (CCC) has been launched, marking the culmination of a dedicated training workshop that has equipped 30 participants as certified Climate Champions.

26 September 2025, Port Vila, Vanuatu – A week-long training focused on developing traditional knowledge-based seasonal forecasts is currently underway for the Vanuatu Meteorological Services Department. The initiative is supported by the Climate and Ocean Support Program in the Pacific (COSPPac) and aims to strengthen the integration of Indigenous environmental knowledge into national climate services.

9 September 2025. Ipota, Erromango, Vanuatu – The remote community of Ipota, close to 2,000 people are now better equipped to face the challenges of a changing climate and natural hazards, thanks to the official launch of its new Community Climate Centre (CCC).

The Centre, established by the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department (VMGD) and the Van-KIRAP project, will serve as a vital hub for weather, climate, and disaster information.

July 2025, Port Resolution, Tanna Island – In a powerful model of community-led climate action, the coastal village of Ifatarapa at Port Resolution has partnered with the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department (VMGD) to install a critical new Automatic Weather Station (AWS), boosting the community’s defenses against intensifying extreme weather.