Intended Nationally Determined Contribution, 2016 (Vanuatu)

Vanuatu's Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) submits that the main mitigation contribution is to achieve the outcomes and targets under the National Energy Road Map (NERM) and Second National Communication extended to 2030. The mitigation contribution for the Vanuatu INDC submission is a sector specific target of transitioning to close to 100% renewable energy in the electricity sector by 2030. This target would replace nearly all fossil fuel requirements for electricity generation in the country and be consistent with the NERM target of 65% renewable energy by 2020. This contribution would reduce emissions in the energy sector by 72 Gg by 2030. The target would be conditional, depending on commensurate funding being made available from external sources. The sectors covered by the INDC are mainly the electricity generation sub-sectors but with ancillary mitigation possible in forestry, agriculture, transport and energy efficiency sector wide. The key planned mitigation interventions include: doubling of the wind installed capacity to 5.5 MW by 2025; installing 10 MW grid connected solar PV by 2025; commissioning the proposed first stage 4 MW Geothermal plant by 2025; adding 10 MW grid connected solar PV by 2030; commissioning the second stage 4 MW Geothermal plant by 2030; and substituting and/or replacement of fossil fuels with coconut oil-based electricity generation. In terms of adaptation, Vanuatu's priorities and goals are articulated in the National Adaptation Programme of Action, and the National Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction Policy.