Strengthening the Legal and Operational Framework for Vehicle Emissions Standards in Vanuatu

About this project

Building on the successful implementation of LECRD Phase 1 in Vanuatu under project VU14, which established the foundation for fuel and vehicle standards adoption by the Government of Vanuatu , Phase 2 of the LECRD program will shift its focus to developing and implementing the necessary legislative and regulatory frameworks. In Vanuatu, LECRD Phase 2 w ill also provide crucial implementation assistance to help ensure effective enforcement of the two policies established in Phase 1. LECRD Phase 2 in Vanuatu (“The Project”) aims to establish the regulatory framework for vehicle emission standards and fuel standards , including its operationalization and targeted implementation support through capacity building and technical assistance (i.e. , standard operational procedures ( SOPs ) ) . To support the government, t h e Project will establish a dedicated team to work with the Ministry of Climate Change (MoCC ), the Ministry of Public Utilities and Infrastructure (MIPU) , and the State Law Office to make the necessary legislative changes to the Vehicle Imports Control Act, CAP221.

Published by

Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) · Multilateral

Countries

Vanuatu

Sectors

Environmental policy and administrative management

Focus

Environment · Also contributes

Funded by

New Zealand - Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade - New Zealand Aid Programme

Implemented by

Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)

Published by Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 14 Oct 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XM-DAC-47136-VU017.

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