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04-Oct-2017
31st August,2017 Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Siaosi Sovaleni officially launched two MACBIO Reports known as the National Marine Ecosystem Service Valuation Report and the Biophysically Special, Unique Marine Areas Report for Tonga, yesterday evening at Davina House, Ma’ufanga.
04-Oct-2017
14 August, 2017, Honiara, Solomon Islands, PMC-4 – The crucial role of meteorology in supporting development agendas and strengthening community resilience in the region was now being realised compared to when the first Pacific Meteorolgy Council (PMC) met in Marshall Islands in 2011, according to outgoing council chair ‘Ofa Fa’anunu.
04-Oct-2017
On Friday 24 February, the Hon. Siaosi Sovaleni; Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of MEIDECC officially launched the Tonga Climate Change Trust Fund at a ceremony held at Dr. Moultons Hall. The Hon.
04-Oct-2017
7th June, 2017 On Monday, 5 June 2017, the Kingdom of Tonga opens the first official event, on Deep Sea Science for Sustainable Development at the United Nations Ocean Conference in New York. This event was in partnership with The Deep-Ocean Steward
04-Oct-2017
08th March, 2017 A two-days training is currently underway aiming to enhance understanding of town officers on the Climate Change Trust Fund (CCTF) Application Form at the Department of Climate Change Conference Room.
Tonga to host Pacific’s Third Regional Green Climate Fund Structured Dialogue, 18-21 July, Nukuálofa.
04-Oct-2017
Tonga will host for the first time the Pacific’s Third Regional Green Climate Fund Structured Dialogue in Nukuálofa next week from July 18th-21st.
Tonga Represented at High Level Thematic Debate on Sustainable Development Goals and the High Level Signing of the PARIS AGREEMENT 21-22 April 2016
04-Oct-2017
Tonga was represented at two High Level events hosted by the United Nations, the President of the General Assembly High Level Thematic Debate on the Sustainable Development Goalsâ on 21 April 2016 and the High Level Signing of the Paris Agreementâ on 22 April 2016 at the General Assembly, United Nations Head Quarters, New York, United States of America.
04-Oct-2017
The Project Coordinators and Administrative Assistants of the Tongaâs Third National Communication Project and Ridge to Reef Project attended a three days UNDP Project Management Training in Suva, Fiji from February 4th â 6th 2015.
04-Oct-2017
29th August, 2017 The Deputy Prime Minister Hon Siaosi Sovaleni officially opened Tonga’s first Post-Disaster Needs Assessments (PDNA) Training at Tanoa International Dateline Hotel this morning.
04-Oct-2017
03rd October, 2017 For an island region that copes each year with the impacts of cyclones, droughts, tidal surges and salt water inundation in food crops, the importance of Pacific resilience for our survival is paramount.
04-Oct-2017
20th September, 2017Department of Climate Change starts its awareness program today with tree planting in three schools including Lavengamalie College, Liahona High School and Ocean of Light.
Department of Climate Change holds Awareness Program Wednesday – Friday, 20th - 22nd September encourages Tonga to “Act Now”
04-Oct-2017
The Department of Climate Change within MEIDECC will hold a National Climate Change Awareness Program from 20th – 22nd September 2017. A National theme was adopted for the program: “CLIMATE CHANGE IS HERE. LET US ACT NOW:”
The three-day programme intends to increase awareness of the general public to climate change and its impacts in Tonga.
The three-day programme intends to increase awareness of the general public to climate change and its impacts in Tonga.
04-Oct-2017
Time held: Wednesday 12th March 2014
At: Nukualofa
Mr. Asipeli Palaki, Chief Executive Officer for Lands, Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources launched the Environment and Climate Change Portal on Wednesday 12th of March 2014 at the Moulton Hall Nukualofa.
At: Nukualofa
Mr. Asipeli Palaki, Chief Executive Officer for Lands, Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources launched the Environment and Climate Change Portal on Wednesday 12th of March 2014 at the Moulton Hall Nukualofa.
Tonga Moves Closer to Second Joint National Action Plan For Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Management
04-Oct-2017
13 April 2017, Tonga - The government of Tonga, with support from the United Nations Development Programme-UN Environment National Adaptation Plan Global Support Programme (NAP-GSP) is making progress toward finalizing its second Joint National Action Plan for Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Management (JNAP 2).
04-Oct-2017
This conference is a historical event as it marks a great turning point on the issue of Climate Change regarding the high possibility of marking a new post-Kyoto Global Agreement.
04-Oct-2017
15th March 2017 The implementation of eco-system based reduction and adaptation approaches that includes biodiversity should help Pacific countries reduce the increasing incidence and severity of disasters that is leaving more people vulnerable each year in the region.
04-Oct-2017
21st April 2017 More than 20 participants from line ministries, NGOs, private sectors and members of the Joint National Action Plan (JNAP) Taskforce gathered at the FWC Moulton Hall to develop a framework of JNAP II this morning.
04-Oct-2017
24th April 2017 The Pacific Energy and Transport Officials meeting was opened this morning in Nuku’alofa.
The Pacific Community (SPC), in partnership with the Government of Tonga is hosting the two-day officials meeting, preceding the Ministerial meeting to open on Wednesday this week.
The Pacific Community (SPC), in partnership with the Government of Tonga is hosting the two-day officials meeting, preceding the Ministerial meeting to open on Wednesday this week.
Pacific Community opens regional centre of excellence for renewable energy and energy efficiency in Tonga
04-Oct-2017
27th April, 2017 The Pacific Community (SPC) opened the first Pacific Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency office in Nuku’alofa, Tonga yesterday.
04-Oct-2017
The tropical Pacific remains neutral [1] with respect to the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) [2] However, there are signs that El Niño may develop in 2017. The Australian
04-Oct-2017
16 Sune 2016 Ke fakasi’isi’i ‘a e nunu’a kovi ‘o e feliliuaki ‘o e ‘eá ‘oku ngāue atu ai ‘a e polokalama langa fakalakalaka ki hono matu’uaki ‘o e feliuliuaki ‘o e ‘eá (Climate Resilience Sector Project) ke fakakakato ‘a e ngaahi palani ngāué.
04-Oct-2017
The European Union funded GIZ Adapting to Climate Change and Sustainable Energy (ACSE) Programme in Tonga, through its ‘Coastal Protection Trials project in Western Tongatapu’ wrapped up a week-long outreach to the western district of Tongatapu with the Youth of Haávakatolo last Friday 23rd June, 2017.
04-Oct-2017
A four-week short-term accredited training, commencing today at Tungi Colonnade is seeking to enhance participants’ knowledge on climate resilience related areas specifically on climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction.
04-Oct-2017
21st August 2017 The Government of Tonga will be committing more than US$25 million to the kingdom’s meteorological service to develop resilience to extreme weather events and to strengthen its early warning system.
Australia and New Zealand Solar and Energy Storage Councils to assist Pacific Islands with their sustainable energy development
04-Oct-2017
28th August, 2017 The Government of Tonga, in partnership with the Pacific Community’s Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency and the Australia and New Zealand Solar and Energy Storage Councils, are spearheading an effort to substantially increase the use of renewable energy in the Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs).