Department of Environmental Protection and Conservation DEPC

15/04/2026

Additional updates from Day 3 activity. Rats and wild cats Management method. Setting up of traps in the management plot. Using of campus, GPS, tape measure.

15/04/2026

https://environment.gov.vu/index.php/about-us/vacancies

📢 Environmental Job Opportunity in Vanuatu!The ECARE Project is seeking a CCA Financing Consultant to support community conservation areas through budgeting, financing assessments, and resource mobilisation. 💰🌿

15/04/2026

📢Vacancies Notice!!

ol man mo woman oli enkarej blong aplae.

1) Area Council Development Planning Consultant, ECARE Project

📢Environmental Job Opportunity in Vanuatu!

The ECARE Project is looking for an Area Council Development Planning Consultant to help strengthen how protected areas and natural resource management are reflected in Area Council Development Plans. 🌿🌊

📍 Location: Port Vila, with fieldwork in selected Area Councils
⏳ Duration: Approx. 37 working days over 2.5 months
🗓 Application deadline: 20 April at 5:00pm

If you have experience in planning, conservation, climate change, or local development, this could be a great opportunity to make a real impact in Vanuatu’s communities and environment.

🔗 Application Details: https://vanuatuwok.vu/jobs/area-council-development-plan-consultant/

🔗 TORs here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vBNFMPGskRC3qudJ9A7YO9KSTvyKmdK4tbveY-jkDwE/edit?usp=drive_link

2) CCA Financing Consultant, ECARE Project

📢 Environmental Job Opportunity in Vanuatu!

The ECARE Project is seeking a CCA Financing Consultant to support community conservation areas through budgeting, financing assessments, and resource mobilisation. 💰🌿

📍 Location: Port Vila, with fieldwork in selected Area Councils
⏳ Duration: Approx. 36 working days over 5 months
🗓 Application deadline: 20 April at 5:00pm

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in conservation finance, community-based conservation, and Pacific development to support long-term sustainability for Vanuatu’s protected areas.

🔗 Application Details: https://vanuatuwok.vu/jobs/community-conservation-area-financing-consultant/

🔗 TORs here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YDNezmWrmKrU8zxCPWLF_yiiC-TW8CB4MzsFcNDSjqs/edit?usp=sharing

SCC Consultant Terms of Reference 1. POSITION TITLE: CCA Financing Consultant, ECARE Project 2. LOCATION: Port Vila, Vanuatu and field work conduction at Project selected Area Councils’ selected sites. 3. DURATION: Approximately 36 working days spread over over a 5 month period with possibility...

14/04/2026

Regional Exchange Program with CCA rangers and stakeholders to carry out Invasive species management Day 3 brief ing and reflection from Day one and day two.

Stay tune for updates on Day 3 activity, Rats CCA management method.

14/04/2026

Day 2 of the Regional Exchange Program on Invasive Species.
Training focused on the mixing and application of herbalcite for w**d management control.

13/04/2026

Official opening of the Regional Exchange Program on invasive species management on Tanna Isl. A Collaborating project between DEPC
and SPREP though the PRISMMS. Participants involved are rangers throught out Vanautu, that are supported by ECARE Project and VCAP 2 - Vanuatu Coastal Adaptation Project. The program will run through out this week follow on with workshops and training at the Nusumetu CCA, North Tanna

10/04/2026

📢 Update on Private Waste Operator Compliance Activity in Port Vila 📢

On the 8th of April 2026, DEPC staff were present on site at the Bouffa Landfill entrance to monitor vehicles both licensed and unlicensed that are transporting waste to the landfill. As per the Waste Management Act No. 24 of 2024, any person who wishes to undertake any of the following waste management operations or services must hold a private waste operator’s license:

1. Providing waste collection and transport service
2. Operating a landfill
3. Operating a controlled waste dump
4. Operating a waste transfer station
5. Operating a recycling centre
6. Operating a waste treatment plant
7. Operating a composting plant
8. Operating a waste incinerator

Undertaking this compliance task has assisted the department in identifying operators who still need to obtain a valid license from the Department of Environmental Protection and Conservation. Few operators have been issued with an abatement notice to acquire a license within a period of two weeks. Non-compliance could lead to fines.

The department continuously encourages those who have received an abatement notice and those that are operating illegally to come forward and apply. We urge everyone to do the right thing so we can all work collaboratively to protect our environment. 🤝

For further enquiry, do not hesitate to call us on 33430 or visit us at Nambatu. 📍

Ministry of Climate Change Vanuatu Port Vila City Council

09/04/2026

🌿 Press release

A site visit to Loru Community Conservation Area — the only CCA in Vanuatu implementing carbon credit initiatives 👏

It is a joined visit with a great team of partners and leaders led by MOCC including the Director DoCC, NZ High Commission, SANMA Province, URA, LLV, chiefs, and community members 🤝

✨ Highlights of the day:
• Solar lights handed over to support the community ☀️
• Bush walk & tree planting 🌱
• Visit to the Environment Plot supported by DEPC

Big thank you to our B&C team and partners like LLV for working together to deliver real impact 🙌

Let’s continue to strengthen our partnerships and improve livelihoods for our communities 💚

19/03/2026

PRESS RELEASE - PRIVATE WASTE OPERATOR’S WASTE MANAGEMENT REFRESHER TRAINING 📢

In relation to the ongoing waste management operations or services rendered by Private Waste Operators under the obligations of the WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT NO. 24 OF 2014, the Department of Environmental Protection and Conservation (DEPC) conducted a formal half-day training session on the 10th of March 2026 for Private Waste Operators. As we are in the first quarter of 2026, the department emphasizes that all individuals wishing to provide the following operations or services must be knowledgeable about and comprehend the application processes and requirements necessary to obtain a valid license for operation.

1. Provide waste collection and transport service
2. Operating a landfill site
3. Operate a controlled waste dump
4. Operate a waste transfer station with the capacity to store more than 5 litres of liquid waste or over 1 tonne of solid waste
5. Operating a recycling Centre
6. Operate a waste treatment plant
7. Operate a composting plant capable of processing 5 or more tonnes per day
8. Operate a waste incinerator

The half-day training has enabled participants to gain a better understanding of the DEPC & Shefa Provincial Government PWOs License and permit application processes, as well as the requirements that must be fulfilled. Considering ongoing waste management challenges such as littering and illegal dumping, the department is committed to enhancing measures to maintain a clean environment. Consequently, this training empowers PWOs to better grasp their roles and responsibilities when delivering these services. 🤝

For more information visit us at Nambatu DEPC Compound or call us on 33430.

Ministry of Climate Change Vanuatu

10/03/2026

Unity Park Klinap Dei

Mifala i invaetem evri memba blong komuniti blong kam joenem mifala tumoro long Unity Park Klinap Dei.

World Vision Vanuatu wetem Lugainville Municipal Council i kam tugeta blong organizem klinap ia blong mekem Luganville i stap klin, sef mo helti blong evriwan.

Kam joenem mifala blong pikimap rabis blong help lukaotem gud long komuniti blong yumi. Taem yumi wok tugeta, yumi save protektem envaeromen mo mekem wan gudfala ples blong ol pikinini mo famle blong yumi.

Ples blong mit: Unity Park (Faenem tent we kala blem orange)
Taem: Wednesday 11th March 2026, 1pm-4pm.
Lukim yufala!



Luganville Municipal Council Vanuatu National Youth Council Department of Environmental Protection and Conservation DEPC VBTC Sanma Sanma Health Promotion Sanma Provincial Government Council Vanuatu Red Cross Society Community-based Climate Resilience Project - VCCRP World Vision New Zealand

04/03/2026

27/02/2026

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