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T1 Institutional capacity within Melanesian countries to effectively respond to climate change impacts, with a focus on Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands
A1 Pacific Regional Environment Programme, 
A2 Wickham, Frank
A2 Kinch, Jeff
A2 Lal, Padma
K1 climate change
K1 climate change adaptation
K1 climate change mitigation
K1 climate protection
K1 environmental protection
K1 coast protection
K1 coastal environment
K1 marine ecosystem
K1 marine environment
K1 marine pollution
K1 island
K1 island ecosystem
PB Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
SN 978-982-04-0392-5
YR 2009
FD 2009
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/8996
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/8996
NO This report provides an in-depth assessment of institutional capacity within Melanesian countries, with a specific focus on Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands, to effectively address the impacts of climate change. Developed by SPREP and supported by the MacArthur Foundation, this analytical document explores both enabling and adaptive institutional capacities, mapping out critical gaps and strengths across governance, policy frameworks, public awareness, and community participation. It evaluates the roles of national and provincial governments, lead agencies, and traditional systems, and underscores the need for integrated programming, effective coordination mechanisms, and knowledge management. The report also outlines a two-pronged approach to strengthening capacity—through immediate, catalytic measures such as awareness campaigns and strategic planning, and longer-term reforms targeting political commitment and legal frameworks.
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 21, 2026