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Refresher training for Vava’u refrigeration & air condition technicians
RAC ParticipantsOn Wednesday the 25th of November, through the collaboration of the Government of Tonga and the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) and the assistance of the Montreal Protocol Compliance […]
Ozone Layer Protection Awareness Outreach Program to the Vava’u outer island communities of Hunga & ‘Ovaka
On Friday the 19th of November – the National Ozone Unit from the Department of Climate Change, Ministry of MEIDECC delivered the first ever ozone layer protection awareness campaign to […]
TONGA LEDS launched, reiterating Tonga’s commitment to a low emissions and climate-resilient future for all
Prime Minister of Tonga Hon. Rev. Dr. Pohiva Tuíónetoa (seated, second from the left) and stakeholders at the launch event18th November, 2021 Tonga’s Prime Minister, Honorable Rev. Dr. Pohiva Tu’i’onetoa launched […]
Air Condition Safety and Refrigeration Safety
Figure 1The Ozone Division is headed by Mr. Aloisio Fifita at the Department of Climate Change, MEIDECCOn Wednesday the 10th & Thursday the 11thof November, the National Ozone Unit from […]
Tonga’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom urges all countries to work together to combat the climate crisis at COP26
On the 10th November 2021, in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, Her Excellency, Honourable Titilupe Fanetupouvava’u Tu’ivakano, Tonga’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and Head of Tonga Delegation, delivered the […]
2nd Green Climate Fund Inception Workshop continues to lure the Private Sector towards Green Climate Financing
The attendants at the Workshop -The 29th of October is also the day that Tonga recorded its 1st Positive reported case of Covid – 19, despite this unfortunate turn of […]
Increasing number of seized refrigerant bottles of Chinese importers indicate the need for clarification on HCFC/HFC permit system
27th October 2021, The Ministry of Meteorology, Energy, Information, Disaster Management, Climate Change and Communication (MEIDECC), in partnership with HM Customs, conducted a National Consultation Workshop on HCFC/HFC (Hydrochlorofluorocarbon/Hydrofluorocarbon) Permit […]
Tonga validates its draft NDC Implementation Roadmap and Investment Plan
CEO for MEIDECC, Mr Paula Maú (seated, centre) and the workshop participants 22nd October, 2021 As a follow up to the consultation workshop in August this year, the Department of Climate […]
Tonga benefitted from the NDC Partnership’s support
Workshop participants and the CEO for MEIDECC, Mr. Paula P. Ma’u (seated, second from right).15th October, 2021 The Department of Climate Change hosted an intensive workshop in collaboration with its working […]
Inspection of Water Tanks donated by Dongguan Water Affairs Bureau from the People’s Republic of China
On Wednesday, 22 September 2021, during the National Climate Change Awareness Week, His Excellency Mr. Cao Xiaolin, the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China handed over 500 water tanks […]