The NSS was developed following a wide range of consultations across the country. It underlines our aspirations for a stable, sustainable and prosperous Vanuatu, as set out in the People’s Plan 2016-2030 and is fully aligned with Vanuatu’s national, regional and international goals and commitments.
The NSS embraces the broad concept of security now widely accepted regionally and internationally, which in addition to traditional security issues includes challenges such as climate change and national disasters, cyber security, and human security.
The NSS plays a fundamental role in:
- Identifying and prioritising threats and opportunities;
- Providing for the establishment of strong government machinery under our new National Security Council to deal with national security issues and to boost our intelligence and assessment capability; and
- Mapping out and demarcating the main Pillars for securing Vanuatu’s future.