LocationsPhoto Gallery: Early Recovery Key to Vanuatu Earthquake Response
January 9, 2025
Extensive damage to infratructure in the CBD of Port Vila following 17 December's 7.3 magnitude earthquake.
Port Vila, Vanuatu: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Pacific Office reaffirms its solidarity with the people and Government of Vanuatu following the 7.3 magnitude earthquake on 17 December that severely impacted Efate, the country’s main island.
The following images have been compiled following our in-country team and Resident Representative undertaking field visits in and around Port Vila in early January 2025.
UNDP, as the global lead for early recovery, bridges immediate relief with long-term development, ensuring communities are not only supported in the aftermath of disasters but also equipped to withstand future challenges.
In coordination with other UN agencies under the Pacific Humanitarian Team, UNDP remains committed to supporting the Government of Vanuatu and its partners in ensuring that recovery efforts are inclusive, impactful, and leave no one behind.