Camillia Garae Department of Geology and Mines

Camillia Garae
Department of Geology and Mines (Minerals Section)
6th Regional Training Workshop – Deep Sea Mineral Policy
Formulation and Legislative Drafting [18-22 May 2015]
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Introduction and Background
Past Stakeholders Consultation
Objectives of next Stakeholders Consultation
Target Audience
Timeline
Key Questions
Key Messages
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Vanuatu issued 162 prospecting licenses for
DSM of which 102 are active.
Govt taken initiative to ensure proper
consultation and appropriate regulatory
framework is put in place to regulate this new
industry.
Vanuatu drafted DSM policy with provisions
for the people of Vanuatu to participate in
decision making on DSM matters.
Vanuatu is still in its Consultation process
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Held in Port Vila in October 2014
Targeted group was:
National council of chiefs,
All chairman council of chiefs,
Parliamentarians (MP),
NGOs (include anti-mine NGO from PNG)
International experts, PANG,NIWA (Dr Malcom
Clarke), ANU (Dr Rak Kim), SPC- DSM reps (Dr
Alison Swadling), EPA (Environment Protection
Authority from NZ),
Licensee - Bismark (Dr Harvey Cook),Nautilus (Dr
Paul Eagleson),
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Introduce the subject of DSM to the
wider community
Capture the opinions of the people of
the Provinces on the components of
the DSM Policy
Integrate feedback into the policy
document
Target Audience
Location of Consultations
Provincial authorities
Provincial capitals
Community leaders (e.g chiefs,
priests, councilors)
Villages with high density
Community at large
Community villages
Block 1
Block 2
June 15th – July 12th 2015
August – September 2015
SPC-EU DSM FUNDED
MACBIO FUNDED
1) PENAMA PROVINCE
4) MALAMPA PROVINCE
2) TORBA PROVINCE
5) TAFEA PROVINCE
3) SANMA PROVINCE
6) SHEFA PROVINCE
6 PROVINCES
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TORBA
SANMA
PENAMA
MALAMPA
SHEFA
TAFEA
TORBA PROVINCE
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5 COMMUNITY
MTGS (BLUE)
Dineumevuneu
Lunghariki
Sola
Koro
Makeontar
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SANMA PROVINCE
10 Community meetings
Pesena
Malau
Kerepua
Tasiriki
Ipaiato
Nakere
Luganville
Fanofo
Hog Harbour
Avunatari
PENAMA PROVINCE
8 community
meetings
• Gambule
• Lolopuepue
• Saratamata
• Nduindui
• Red Cliff
• Melsisi
• Pangi
MALAMPA PROVINCE
13 community
meetings
Malekula :
Malua
Bay,Atchin,Lakatoro
Aulua,Lamap,Farun,
Wintua,Mission
Ambrym:
Craig Cove,Olal,Toak
Paama
Liroh,Tahi
TAFEA PROVINCE
6 community
meetings
- Dillons Bay
- Ipota
- Ibae
- Isangel
- Anelghowhat
- Mission Bay
SHEFA PROVINCE
9 community
meetings
- Lamen Bay
- Port Kuimie
- Panita
- Ngaone
- Udapua
- Paonangisu
- Mele
- Eton
- Erakor
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How is the Sea (near you or far away) important
to you and your community?
What is your opinion on acquiring knowledge on
deep sea mineral resources through exploration
for better decision making?
What is your biggest fear on Deep Sea Mining?
In terms of fiscal regime what parties should
receive royalties? And how should the funds be
used?
Should Vanuatu proceed with Deep sea mining if
a mineral reserve is identified?
Our ocean is important for our livelihood
 Local commercial fisheries: Vatu 330
million/annum
 Local traditional fisheries: Vatu 578
million/annum (informal sector is a key element
for development)
 The importance of Information for better decision
making (precautionary approach).
 Environment consideration is of high importance.
 Being a finite resource the benefits will consider
present and future generations.
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THANK YOU