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Climate Accountability Push: Vanuatu’s push at the UN General Assembly is back in focus after the ICJ’s climate advisory opinion—now a new resolution aims to turn that ruling into practical obligations for states. Ocean Protection & Unity: At the Melanesian Ocean Summit, Vanuatu’s PM Jotham Napat urged courage and regional cooperation, announcing protection for more than 17,000 sq km of northern waters and calling for a “Melanesian corridor” beyond colonial borders. Digital Resilience: Vanuatu also kicked off National Digital Week, linking telecoms and emergency responders to strengthen cyber safety and disaster communications across the islands. Pacific Economic Pressure: The World Bank warns Pacific growth is slipping below 3% in 2026 as fuel costs, weaker tourism, inflation and repeated shocks keep squeezing budgets and households.

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Mar. 30, 2026

7.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Vanuatu

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Mar. 30, 2026

Magnitude 7.3 Quake Jolts Vanuatu

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Sep. 22, 2025

Adaptation is Life: Scaling up Financing for Adaptation on the Road to COP 30

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May. 28, 2025

VIMB Emerges as Premier Agent for Vanuatu Citizenship

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CNO Future Fund Relaunches as Vanuatu’s Gold Standard CIIP Option

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