Department Of Climate Change
About
The Department of Climate Change was established to address the impacts of Climate Change on Tonga and provide an effective system to facilitate climate change adaptation and mitigation and the phasing out of ozone depleting substances. The Department of Climate Change is headed by the Director Lu’isa Tu’i’afitu Malolo, and falls under the MEIDECC ministry. Seven divisions have been established in the Department.
OUR ROLE
Vision: A Tonga that is resilient to the impacts of Climate Change and disaster risks, and is able to protect and safeguard its present and future citizens
Mission: To develop a resilient Tonga through an inclusive, participatory approach that is based on good governance, builds knowledgeable, proactive communities and support a strong, sustainable development pathway.
Goal: To achieve the vision of a resilient Tonga by 2035
National Outcome F:
More inclusive, sustainable and effective land administration, environment management and resilience to climate and risks.
Organizational Outcome 5.4:
Improved resilience to extreme natural events and impacts of climate change.