This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Vanuatu statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Vanuatuan statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Vanuatu-specific metadata information.
| Proxy |
No |
|---|---|
| Definition |
Environmental data is based on the measurement of environmental pressure, the state of the Environment (SOE) and the impacts on the ecosystem. Since environment is a cross cutting issue environmental data is generated by other institutions that execute environmental activities and are shared. The environmental database system is a set of components that is defined to control the collection of environmental data, its storage, management and its use of data. |
| Concept |
Environmental management information system (EMIS), is an environmental data base that was established within the department of Environmental Protection and Conservation (DEPC) in 2018 funded by UNDP, under a project called, Mainstreaming Global Environmental priorities into national policies and programmes (CB2/CCCD Project). The database hosts environmental data that is collected by the department of Environment and other stakeholders (ie: government departments and other NGO’s) that collect environmental data throughout Vanuatu. The EMIS is designed according to the Peoples Plan (NSDP) Environmental Pillar 2 indicators and the National Environmental Policy and Implementation Plan (NEPIP) indicators. |
| Rationale |
The establishment of this database was to gather for a central sharing information system of environmental data for monitoring and evaluation of environmental issues and also for reporting purposes to international treaties (MEA’s), the Rio Conventions (i.e.: UNCBD, UNFCCC, UNCCD) signed by the government of Vanuatu, under the ministry of Climate change and Adaptation (MoCCA) and other national reporting’s. |
| Sustainable Development Goal Indicator Alignment |
15.9.1 (Tier 3) , 15.a.1 (Tier 1) |
| Frequency of Collection |
Annually |