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SWAP video : Vanuatu's population growth, waste management and climate change
This video highlights the growing challenges of population growth, waste management, and climate change in Pacific Island nations, with a focus on Vanuatu. It showcases the SWAP project, funded by the French Development Agency (AFD) and implemented by the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP), which promotes circular economy solutions by turning waste into valuable resources. Through community training and innovative initiatives, especially involving women, the project demonstrates how recycling and reuse can create income opportunities while protecting the environment. Read the full report here: Circular Economy Training in Vanuatu - Activity report, December 2025