Press Release
March 10, 2026
- Global Environment
Signing of Memorandum of Cooperation on Environment with the Republic of Vanuatu
1. On March 10, 2026, ISHIHARA Hirotaka, Minister of the Environment of Japan, and H.E. Mr. Ralph Regenvanu, Minister of Climate Change Adaptation, Meteorology & Geo-Hazards, Energy, Environment and Disaster Management of the Republic of Vanuatu, signed the “Memorandum of Cooperation between the Ministry of the Environment of Japan and the Ministry of Climate Change Adaptation, Meteorology & Geo-Hazards, Energy, Environment and Disaster Management of the Republic of Vanuatu on Environmental Cooperation”.
2. Both ministries will advance comprehensive environmental cooperation between the two countries in areas including climate change, waste management, and biodiversity.
■ Background
Japan and Vanuatu mark the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations this year. To advance environmental cooperation between Japan and Vanuatu, ISHIHARA Hirotaka, Minister of the Environment of Japan, signed the “Memorandum of Cooperation between the Ministry of the Environment of Japan and the Ministry of Climate Change Adaptation, Meteorology & Geo-Hazards, Energy, Environment and Disaster Management of the Republic of Vanuatu on Environmental Cooperation”, with H.E. Mr. Ralph Regenvanu, Minister of Climate Change Adaptation, Meteorology & Geo-Hazards, Energy, Environment and Disaster Management of the Republic of Vanuatu”, on the occasion of his visit to Japan.
Both ministries will advance comprehensive environmental cooperation between the two countries in areas including climate change, waste management, and biodiversity.
Both ministries will advance comprehensive environmental cooperation between the two countries in areas including climate change, waste management, and biodiversity.
■ Overview of the Signing Ceremony
Date and time:
March 10, 2026 16:30-17:00 (JST)
Venue:
Minister’s Office, Ministry of the Environment of Japan
Signed by:
ISHIHARA Hirotaka, Minister of the Environment of Japan
H.E. Mr. Ralph Regenvanu, Minister of Climate Change Adaptation, Meteorology & Geo-Hazards, Energy, Environment and Disaster Management of the Republic of Vanuatu
Areas of cooperation:
a. Climate change mitigation and development of adaptation and mitigation mechanisms
b. Environmental management including water quality management
c. Sustainable waste management and resource efficiency, including hazardous and toxic industrial waste
d. Conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and management of protected areas
e. The other areas of the cooperation may be mutually decided by the Sides
March 10, 2026 16:30-17:00 (JST)
Venue:
Minister’s Office, Ministry of the Environment of Japan
Signed by:
ISHIHARA Hirotaka, Minister of the Environment of Japan
H.E. Mr. Ralph Regenvanu, Minister of Climate Change Adaptation, Meteorology & Geo-Hazards, Energy, Environment and Disaster Management of the Republic of Vanuatu
Areas of cooperation:
a. Climate change mitigation and development of adaptation and mitigation mechanisms
b. Environmental management including water quality management
c. Sustainable waste management and resource efficiency, including hazardous and toxic industrial waste
d. Conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and management of protected areas
e. The other areas of the cooperation may be mutually decided by the Sides
