Pacific Adaptation and Strategy Assistance Program
Project Documents
Deatiled study of the coasatl areas of Lifuka Ha’apai – with a focus on the development of an adapation strategy for this location.
High resolution coastal elevation data was captured using LiDAR technology in Tonga, to contribute to coastal modelling and risk assessments.
COMPLETED December 31st of 2014
| Project Summary | |
|---|---|
| Sector | Coastal zone management |
| Objectives | Assess the degree of inundation & physical capacity of Ha'apai to changes in climate |
| Focus | Assessing vulnerability and adaptation to sea-level rise, Lifuka Island, Ha'apai, Tonga |
| Location of site | Lifuka Ha'apai |
| Start Date | 2012 |
| End Date | 2013 |
| Total Funding | AUD$777,860 |
| Project Coordinator | Fuka Kitekei'aho |