Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Social Development
• Gender Equality
• Sustainability

Social Achievements

• Increased physical activity among children and youth in rural Vanuatu.
• Trained young men and women as Community Sport Leaders.
• Strengthened community leadership and governance through training and support.
• Improved health and fitness levels in participating communities.
• Increased unity and reduced anti-social behavior in communities.

Governance Achievements

• Established a three-way partnership between MYDST, VASANOC, and Internal Affairs for program delivery.
• Developed a robust monitoring and evaluation framework.
• Implemented a risk management strategy to address potential challenges.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Limited resources and infrastructure in rural areas.
• Low prioritization of sport in communities.
• Lack of technical skills and structure for sport in provinces.
• Low levels of support from national organizations.
• Maintaining youth leader activity after program contact is reduced.
• Ensuring equitable participation of women and girls.
• Potential for conflict with traditional gender roles.

Mitigation Strategies

• Targeted assistance to two provinces.
• Capacity building at community, provincial, and national levels.
• Use of existing structures and systems.
• Community education and awareness campaigns.
• Mentoring and support for youth leaders.
• 50% female quota in Sport Leader Apprenticeship.
• Gender training for staff and community leaders.
• Flexible program design to adapt to community needs.
• Action research approach to monitoring and evaluation.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
• Goal 4: Quality Education
• Goal 5: Gender Equality
• Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
• Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
• Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

The program contributes to these goals through increased physical activity, leadership development, skill building, community engagement, and gender equality initiatives.