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Post or visitClimate Change DepartmentMinistry of Home Affairs, Climate Change and EnvironmentGovernment of TuvaluPartnership HouseP.O BOX 81VaiakuFunafutiTuvalu Key Contacts Director of Climate ChangeMr Jamie OviaPhone (Office): +68820517Email: jovia@gov.tv climatechange@gov.tv
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Video of Te Lafiga o Tuvalu - Tuvalu's Long Term Adaptation Plan (2022)
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The Role of the Climate Change Department"Save Tuvalu to Save the World"The Climate Change Unit and National Disaster Management Office merged in May 2015. DCCD sits under the Office of the Prime Minister. It's mandate is to function as a national focal point for climate change and disaster risk management. It's role and responsibilities are to; Integrate climate change and disaster resilience into national (and sector-specific) policies and projects Coordinate national responses to climate change and disaster risksSupport Tuvalu’s involvement in climate change negotiations and disaster risk management platforms at the regional and international levels
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The Government of Tuvalu (GoT) with support from Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP), as the implementing partner of Regional Pacific Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) Hub has developed the Country’s greenhouse gas (GHG) data repository. The project aimed to develop a robust greenhouse gas (GHG) data repository for Tuvalu, provide training to local staff on how to collect data, populate the data repository and training on how to extract relevant data for Tuvalu’s reporting obligations.Tuvalu is committed to Tuvalu is committed to climate action and has submitted its Updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under Article 4 of the Paris Agreement. The Article 13 of the Paris Agreement requires countries to submit a GHG inventory as part of their biennial transparency report. For more information access, https://unfccc.int/FAQ-moving-towards-the-ETF This GHG data repository aims to assist/help the GHG inventory team of Tuvalu to fulfil the UNFCCC reporting guidelines for non-Annex I parties and in collecting activity data to ultimately meet the reporting requirements under the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) of the Paris Agreement and obligatory reporting requirements to the United National Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
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The role of the National Advisory Council on Climate Change will be to provide advice to the Prime Minister on how to effectively coordinate a whole-of-government response to the challenges of climate change. The main functions of the NACCC will be to identify: actions or strategies to achieve energy efficiencies actions or strategies to increase the use of renewable energy actions or strategies to encourage the private sector and NGOs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions actions or strategies to ensure a whole of government response to adaptation and climate change related disaster risk reduction actions or strategies to encourage the private sector and NGOs to develop locally appropriate technologies for adaptation and climate change mitigation (reductions in greenhouse gas emissions) policy options on Tuvalu’s engagement with the international community to address climate changeoptions for funding adaptation and mitigation projects. The Council will also liaise with the Director of Climate Change Department (CCD) and the Tuvalu Ambassador for Climate Change, as required. The Council should also consult with representatives of the private sector, NGOs and the community. Membership: The National Advisory Council on Climate Change should be constituted by the following representatives: Department/Organisation1 Minister for Climate Change Department - Chair2 Director of CCD - Secretariat3 Attorney General4 Director of Environment5 Director of Planning & Budget 6 Director of Energy 7 Director of Agriculture 8 Director of Fisheries9 Chief Meteorological Services10 Director of Public Works11 Director of Disaster
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Pepetua E Latasi Director for Climate Change Department Work Phone: +688 20517 Email: platasi@gov.tv Jamie Ovia Adaptation Policy AdvisorWork Phone: +688 20517 Email: jovia@gov.tv Litiana TalakeAdaptation Policy Advisor Work Phone: +688 20517.Email: ltalake@gov.tv Mervina PaueliTemp - Project Development OfficerWork Phone: +688 20517Email: mervina.paueli@gmail.com
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The Tuvalu Climate Change Portal is a partnership between the Tuvalu Government Depeartment of Climage Change and Disaster (DCCD) with the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP), supported by Australian Aid and technical assistance from Griffith University. It's aim is to enhance accessibility to relevant information on climate change and enable greater understanding on the role of the Department of Climate Change and Disaster in addressing climate change in the country by providing specific information that can be used by planners, practitioners and policy makers. The Department of Climate Change and Disaster takes reponsibility in ensuring a wider national audience is accessed to information, and it can be contacted if further information is required.Our Team - Climate Change Department (CCD) PROJECTS (Current)
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Tuvalu has nine islands: five coral atolls, three table reef islands, and one atoll/reef island. Thelandmass of only 25.3 km2is spread over an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of 749,790 km2. The population is about 11,500, of which 60 % live on the main (capital) island of Funafuti. The land massis entirely low lying with the latest reported, highest (natural) elevation level at 6.54 meters abovesea level. Communities are reliant on subsistence agriculture and fisheries which also underpin alarge part of the national economy.The purpose of this report is to summarise the findings of the assessment of the key climate hazardsimpacting Tuvalu over current and future (multi-decadal) climate change timescales, in particular asrelates to six priority sectors, viz: agriculture, fisheries, water, health, coastaldevelopment/infrastructure and disaster management. More specifically, this assessment isintended to provide science-based evidence to inform an integrated Climate Impact, Vulnerabilityand Risk Assessment (CIVRA) as part of the development of the new National Adaptation Plan (NAP)for Tuvalu funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF). The key audience for this report is theSecretariat of the Pacific Environment Program (SPREP), as the designated GCF-ImplementationEntity for the Tuvalu NAP project, and the Government of Tuvalu through the mechanism of theTuvalu NAP Country Team. It is however expected the report also has broader utility for other keystakeholders and users of the data and information as might require technical insights around betterunderstanding and reporting of Tuvalu’s current and future climate.Whereas coastal inundation is already an issue due to high tides, storm-surges and sea level rise,other key hazards have also been identified as having material impacts on the priority and related
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SPREP is an intergovernmental organisation charged with promoting cooperation among Pacific Islandcountries and territories to protect and improve their environment and ensure sustainable development, itcomprises 21 members and includes metropolitan members: Australia, New Zealand, France, UnitedKingdom and United States of America.SPREP is currently supporting Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Nauru, Niue and Tuvalu to undergo anational adaptation planning process and the development of a National Adaptation Plan under the GreenClimate fund (GCF), that will form a sustainable platform for future adaptation investments.The adaptation planning process consists of:• Capacity and institutional strengthening• Adaptation planning governance and institutional conditions• Evidence-based adaptation solutions for maximum impact• Adaptation Framework; and• Concept notes to advance the implementation of the NAPTo support evidence-based adaptation solutions for maximum impact, SPREP has requested climate impact,risk and vulnerability assessments (CIVRA) for the four participating countries. SPREP have engaged CSIROto conduct CIVRAs for FSM, Nauru, Niue and Tuvalu. The CIVRAs will inform the prioritisation of climateaction and investment in adaptation.
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CSIRO (2024). Tuvalu National Adaptation Plan - Climate Impact, Vulnerability & Risk Assessment:Vulnerability Assessment Final Report. Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation(CSIRO), CSIRO Technical Report, Melbourne, Australia.© Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation 2024. To the extent permitted by law, allrights are reserved and no part of this publication covered by copyright may be reproduced or copied in anyform or by any means except with the written permission of CSIRO.Important disclaimerCSIRO advises that the information contained in this publication comprises general statements based onscientific research. The reader is advised and needs to be aware that such information may be incomplete orunable to be used in any specific situation. No reliance or actions must therefore be made on that informationwithout seeking prior expert professional, scientific and technical advice. To the extent permitted by law,CSIRO (including its employees and consultants) excludes all liability to any person for any consequences,including but not limited to all losses, damages, costs, expenses and any other compensation, arising directlyor indirectly from using this publication (in part or in whole) and any information or material contained in it.CSIRO is committed to providing web accessible content wherever possible. If you are having difficulties withaccessing this document please contact csiroenquiries@csiro.au.
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On Friday, August 16th, Tuvalu proudly hosted its inaugural Global Cooperation Training Framework (GCTF) event. The nation welcomed an array of distinguished delegates, including:Minister Steve Victor from PalauJapan Ambassador Rokuichiro Michii to FijiMr. Michael Glees, Deputy Director of USAIDMr. Bear Clanry B. Salomon, Climate Change Coordinator, Ministry of Environment, Republic of the Marshall IslandsDr. Ludvig Löwemark, Professor, Department of Geosciences, National Taiwan University, TaiwanMr. Taiji Watanabe from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Project Coordinator for the “Project for Innovative Solutions for the Pacific Climate Change Resilience (ISPCCR)”Members of the diplomatic corps in Tuvalu, including Ambassador Andrew Lin and Australian High Commissioner to Tuvalu, Brenton GarlickRepresentatives from the World Bank, Asia Development Bank, Island Leaders, Government Officials, NGOs, Tuvalu Women Council and Tuvalu Youth Representatives.In his closing remarks, the Honorable Prime Minister of Tuvalu expressed heartfelt gratitude to Taiwan, the United States of America, Australia, Japan, and Canada for their steadfast support. “Cooperation is key, and we should leverage this platform to enhance our collaborative efforts with all partners—particularly Taiwan for financing this first-GCTF event to be hosted in Tuvalu.”Hon. Maina V. Talia, Minister of Home Affairs, Climate Change and Environment, a staunch advocate for the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty (FFNPT), urged other nations to support the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project (TCAP). “I challenge GCTF countries to seriously consider joining Tuvalu and other Pacific countries in signing the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty. This is the only way we can address the root causes of climate change-related sea level rise and build Tuvalu climate resilient,” he emphasized.Hon.
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The purpose of this template is to help the National Inventory Coordinator (NIC) develop a National Inventory Improvement Plan (NIIP). Every country should have a comprehensive improvement plan including identifying improvements to methods, data, and the inventory system to improve inventory quality over time, including the transparency, consistency, comparability, completeness, and accuracy of subsequent reported national GHG inventories. Beyond identifying improvement projects, the improvement plan should also the assign a priority level to each proposed project. The plan should also provide an explanation of why certain improvement options should be considered high priority (e.g., key categories), outline implementation details (e.g., projected budget and resource needs), and indicate the time horizon for implementation (e.g., near-term such as the next inventory or long-term meaning future inventories). The plan will likely focus on improvements to key categories, consistent with IPCC good practice guidance, any priority capacity-building needs identified during technical analysis of Biennial Update Reports, Biennial Transparency Reports, or other QA/QC processes, and on all other aspects of the inventory as resources permit.Preparing and reporting an improvement plan is consistent with future reporting requirements under the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF)1. To facilitate continuous improvement, countries should identify, regularly update, and report information on areas of improvement. In addition to areas noted above, improvements should also address capacity constraints related to use of flexibility and in the future, responding to improvements identified by technical expert review teams.
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The purpose of this template is to help you create a complete and accessible archive of your national GHG inventory. The template is also consistent with archiving guidance for future reporting requirements under the Enhanced Transparency Framework1 (ETF) for National GHG Inventories.An inventory archive is a collection of information related to the GHG inventory compilation process, reporting, and institutional arrangements. Having easy access to such information will help:Current and future inventory compilers understand previously used data, methodologies, structures, processes, etc., so that they can prepare the inventory efficiently and in a manner that is consistent with prior inventories,Increase the sustainability of the national GHG inventory management system over time, andIncrease the transparency of current reporting under the UNFCCC (e.g., for National Communications and Biennial Update Reports), in addition to transparency of future reporting under the ETF. This can be particularly valuable for peer review processes, such as International Consultation and Analysis.The Archiving Coordinator (see roles documented in Template 2. Institutional Arrangements) is encouraged to use this template to develop an Archiving System before the national GHG inventory compilation cycle begins, and to document potential improvements to the Archiving System based on lessons learned from archiving materials or accessing these materials later. An Archiving System enables the efficient compilation of an archive that is consistent across all sectors and categories. The Archiving Coordinator may need to work with the National Inventory Coordinator (NIC) and other inventory team members to develop this plan.
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The supporting tool accompanied with this template enables a GHG inventory team to determine key categories of GHG emissions and removals from GHG inventory estimates.
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The purpose of this template is to help you, the National Inventory Coordinator (NIC) or key category analysis (KCA) lead, prepare your country’s national GHG inventory. You may use this template with other software or by following the guidance in the 2006 IPCC Guidelines.[1] This template facilitates development of key category analysis consistent with future reporting requirements under the Enhanced Transparency Framework[2] (ETF) for National GHG Inventories. The template and tool also accommodate the use of flexibility in meeting this requirement (e.g., using a lower threshold in identifying key categories). This template uses the IPCC methodologies to determine key categories: Approach 1. Approach 1 assesses the relevance of each category compared to total national emissions in the current year (“level assessment”), and its influence on the overall trend when comparing the current year and the base year (“trend assessment”). In the Approach 1 methodology, key categories are identified using a pre-determined cumulative emissions threshold, where key categories are those that sum to 95% of the total level when summed together in descending order of magnitude.
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The purpose of this template is to help countries develop a quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) plan for current reporting under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) (e.g., Biennial Update Reports) and future required reporting under the Enhanced Transparency Framework[1] (ETF) for National GHG Inventories. It includes a series of tables in which you may record country-specific information about QA/QC activities in order to create a QA/QC plan. It also includes three QA/QC checklists you may use to track progress of the QA/QC work done.The planning and implementation of QA/QC procedures are important parts of the development of national greenhouse gas inventories. A QA/QC plan helps identify improvement options to enhance transparency, accuracy, consistency, comparability, completeness in national GHG inventories. A QA/QC plan also builds confidence in national GHG inventories. The template can help improve countries’ understanding of elements of a QA/QC plan to improve inventory management and reporting over time.To complete this template, the National Inventory Coordinator (NIC) and QA/QC Coordinator, with support from other key inventory team members as required, should carry out the steps enumerated below by following the instructions above each table in this template.
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The GHG data repository tool encompasses activity data collection templates for relevant sectors and subsectors.
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This template is accompanied by a supporting template for drafting an agreement between a ministry developing GHG estimates and a data provider that is supplying confidential business information (CBI) for the development of GHG estimates.
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The purpose of this template is to help inventory compilers document and report the methodologies, datasets (e.g., activity data and emission factors), and assumptions used to estimate emissions and removals from each category in accordance with the 2006 IPCC Guidelines and good practice. This template facilitates compiling disaggregated data encouraged in current reporting requirements (e.g., Biennial Update Report). Compiling disaggregated data will be required in future reporting (i.e., under the Enhanced Transparency Framework1 for National GHG Inventories) to the United National Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Use of the Methods and Data Documentation (MDD) template will:help current inventory compilers in drafting a National Inventory Report;support future inventory compilers in their compilation effort as they will be able to better understand previously used data, and data collection approaches and methodologies, thus increasing compilation efficiency and consistency; andallow users to reproduce past estimates, increasing the transparency of reporting, which can be particularly valuable for peer review processes.Inventory compilers/Sector or category leads (see roles documented in Template 2. Institutional Arrangements), with the support of other key inventory team members as required, are encouraged to complete this template for all categories included in the inventory.To complete this template and document your methodology, activity data, and emission factors or stock change factors for each emission or removal category, carry out the steps listed below by following the instructions above each table in this template.
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This document provides a template for drafting a Scope of Work (SOW) that a lead inventory agency may use to develop a solicitation, e.g., Request for Proposal/Terms of Reference (RFP/ToR). The lead inventory agency, upon customizing this SOW to reflect national circumstances, may distribute it to seek a consultant with whom to contract to develop emission/removal estimates for the National GHG Inventory. This document is part of the GHG data repository tool, and may apply to the consultants listed in the completed Template: Institutional Arrangements. (depending on the sector).
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For drafting an agreement between two entities working on a national GHG inventory, such as a ministry developing GHG estimates and a data provider.
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Describe the likely roles and key responsibilities for each Sector Lead for a national GHG inventory. The primary role of each Sector Lead is to manage and coordinate development of GHG emission and removal estimates for their respective sector.
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The purpose of this template is to help you establish or improve the institutional arrangements (IA) that are the foundation of your national GHG inventory management system. The template helps countries develop, maintain, and improve management and reporting of inventory arrangements and is consistent with guidance under the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF)1 for national GHG inventories.Institutional arrangements are formal or procedural agreements2 between the lead inventory agency, national inventory management team, and other institutions supporting inventory compilation (e.g., providing data, estimating emissions or removals, performing quality control).Your country’s IAs define the roles and responsibilities associated with preparing the national inventory, including which agencies and experts will provide what information and what tasks they will perform. This template will help your current and future inventory teams:
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This document describes the potential responsibilities of the National GHG Inventory Coordinator (NIC), depending on existing institutional arrangements and national circumstances. It also specifies the qualifications that the NIC ideally will possess in order to effectively manage and coordinate development of a National GHG Inventory. This document is part of GHG data repository tool, which key members of a national inventory team may use to design and develop a sustainable inventory system. Specifically, the NIC is encouraged to use this guide with Template 2: Institutional Arrangements, in which the NIC may indicate the designated inventory agency and inventory stakeholders (including the NIC, itself).
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This document provides a template for drafting a National Inventory Inception Memorandum (Memo). This memo, when customized to your national circumstances, can be distributed by the National Inventory Coordinator (NIC) to provide guidance and convey the schedule to those working on the National GHG inventory. This document is part of the GHG data repository tool, which key members of a national inventory team (such as full time staff, part time staff, or consultants) may use to design and develop a sustainable inventory system. Specifically, the NIC is encouraged to use this template with Template: Institutional Arrangements, Template: Methods and Data Documentation, Template Quality Assurance and Quality Control, and Template Archiving. Additional guidance on developing GHG inventory arrangements and inventory management that complement this Toolkit are also provided in the 2019 Refinement to the 2006 IPCC Guidelines, Volume 1, Chapter 1: Introduction to National GHG Inventories.
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The purpose of this template is to explain how to use the GHG data repository tool and provides tables to develop a national GHG inventory schedule and track progress with completing each template in the series. This template helps the National GHG Inventory Coordinator (NIC) initiate and manage inventory planning and provides a table to record due dates for key compilation stages. This template can facilitate GHG inventory planning for current (i.e., Biennial Update Report, National Communications) and future (i.e., Biennial Transparency Report, National Communications) reporting under the Enhanced Transparency Framework1 to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).Under the Paris Agreement, the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) established new common Modalities, Procedures, and Guidelines (MPGs) for reporting under Article 13. The MPGs are based on a set of guiding principles that allow for flexibility in reporting, in light of national circumstances, while promoting the consistency, completeness, and reliability of reports. The MPGs define the reporting information to be provided, the technical expert review methods, institutional arrangements, and a process by which nations inform the national community of progress toward their goals. The ETF provides built-in flexibility to those developing countries that need it, owing to their national capacities. Through the detailed guidance on the reporting, review, and consideration processes for the information to be submitted and by making these reports publicly available, the ETF will make it possible to track the progress made by each country. In this way, it will be possible to compare a country’s actions against its plans and ambitions as described in its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)2.
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This National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Framework has been developed to provide strategicguidance to Tuvalu’s NAP process. The NAP Framework draws on a culmination ofassessments, including the findings of the integrated vulnerability assessment, detaileddesk review, and stocktake of legislation, policies and plans relevant to climate changeadaptation.
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Tuvalu launches the project GEF-7 Integrated Agro-ecosystem Approach for Enhancing Livelihoods and Climate Resiliencehttps://www.thegef.org/projects-operations/projects/10517The inception workshop was held in Funafuti on the 4th April 2024. This GEF-7 project isimplemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in partnershipwith the Government of Tuvalu, through the Department of Agriculture, within the Ministry ofNatural Resources.The programme, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), aims to reverse land degradation,enhance local livelihoods and increase climate resilience through integrated agro-ecosystemapproach (IAE) in all the islands of Tuvalu. This initiative focuses on local food production andconsumption to decrease the reliance on imported foods and promote healthy eating. It aims atreviving traditional farming practices and embracing new technologies to increase land productivityand address the country’s land degradation challenges. The project aligns with the national efforts todefine and implement land degradation neutrality targets set under the United Nations Conventionto Combat Desertification (UNCCD).