European External Action Service
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09/11/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/10/2025 17:01
Global Gateway: European Union boosts climate-resilient agriculture in Vanuatu with initial VUV 670 million investment
The European Union (EU) has announced its first disbursement of €5 million (approximately VUV 670 million) to develop climate-resilient agricultural systems and empower rural communities in Vanuatu.
European Commissioner for International Partnerships, Mr. Jozef Síkela, made the announcement during his visit to Vanuatu, following his participation in the first-ever EU-Pacific Business Forum in Fiji.
"Supporting climate-resilient agriculture in Vanuatu is about ensuring food security, creating opportunities for farmers, and helping rural communities adapt to climate challenges. Through Global Gateway, the EU works with Vanuatu to strengthen its agricultural sector, empower local farmers and agribusinesses, and build long-term prosperity. My visit highlights our growing partnership and our commitment to sustainable development," said Commissioner Síkela.
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The Government of Vanuatu welcomed the announcement, noting that the first disbursement would enable further investment in rural development priorities, including strengthening agricultural research and advisory services, boosting support to farmers and agrifood businesses, and accelerating the implementation of the National Sustainable Development Plan (NSDP) and the Overarching Productive Sector Policy (OPSP).
Launched in June 2025, the Vanuatu Sustainable and Inclusive Rural Development Programme (VaVaC II) is a €18.8 million (approximately VUV 2.5 billion) landmark initiative which supports the Government of Vanuatu in the areas of agriculture, rural development, and resilience to climate change.
The programme is part of the EU's broader commitment to supporting sustainable and inclusive development in the Pacific region.
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About Global Gateway
Global Gateway is the EU's positive offer to reduce the worldwide investment disparity and boost smart, clean and secure connections in digital, energy and transport sectors, and to strengthen health, education and research systems.
The Global Gateway strategy embodies a Team Europe approach that brings together the European Union, EU Member States, and European development finance institutions. This approach aims to mobilise up to €300 billion in public and private investments from 2021 to 2027, creating essential links rather than dependencies, and closing the global investment gap.
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