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The Department follows the Climate Change Policy (2016), JNAP (2018-2028) that align to the Tonga Strategic Development Framework II (2015-2025) together with the Framework for Resilient Development in the Pacific (2017-2030) and International obligations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Kigali Amendment. © 2020 The World Bank Group, All Rights Reserved. A Climate Change Trust Fund has been established to strengthen coping capacities of all vulnerable communities. Tropical cyclones occur during the wet season, inflicting extensive damage on local infrastructure, agriculture and major food sources. Tonga enjoys a relatively strong position as a lower middle income country, in part due to its high migration and remittance culture; about 50% of all Tongans live overseas and their remittances represent approximately 45% of gross domestic product. Overall, Tonga's infrastructure is highly exposed to all natural hazards, and will be increasingly so with climate change. The Kingdom of Tonga is an archipelago consisting of four clusters of islands, located northeast of Australia. Tonga's Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC) is the focal point for the country's environmental governance and all mitigation and adaptation activities. June 30, 2020 Tonga. The majority of these islands are comparatively flat except for those raised by tectonic action. Tonga is one of the world’s most exposed countries to climate change and natural disasters. Climate and Average Weather in Tonga. The rise in mean sea level combined with extreme weather events is likely to contribute to an increase in inundation of low lying areas.Tonga’s economy base is small, and is mainly comprised of climate-sensitive sectors such agriculture and fisheries. © 2020 International Monetary Fund. The latest estimates indicate that Tonga is expected to incur, on average, $15.5 million USD (approx. Dr Pohiva Tui'onetoa commissioned the new seawall for 'Ahau last Friday afternoon. It is defined by a wet season from November to April, and a dry season from May to October. It suffered the highest loss from natural disasters in the world (as a ratio to GDP) in 2018 and is among the top five over the last decade (Table 1). While the goal of ‘a Resilient Tonga’ by 2035 is ambitious, the policy objectives presented are achievable within the next five years. It suffered the highest loss from natural disasters in the world (as a ratio to GDP) in 2018 and is among the top five over the last decade (Table 1). Most of the islands in Tonga originate from coral line, and some islands are of volcanic origin. The Department follows the Climate Change Policy (2016), JNAP (2018-2028) that align to the Tonga Strategic Development Framework II (2015-2025) together with the Framework for Resilient Development in the Pacific (2017-2030) and International obligations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Kigali Amendment.View the latest news updates from the Department of Climate Change.View the Upcoming events for the Department of Climate Change.Get all the resources and data from Climate Change DepartmentA resilient Pacific environment sustaining our livelihoods and natural heritage in harmony with our cultures. Consequently, the multiple effects of climate change pose a significant threat to the islands of Tonga. Tonga’s climate is tropical. The combination of coastal developments such as the mining of beach sand, sea level rise and extreme events caused by climate change, have led to coastal degradation. Tonga ratified the Paris Agreement on September 21, 2016 and its Nationally Determined Contribution can be found This section contains information from multiple climate indicators and indices relevant for key economic sectors. The country's 1600 mm average of annual rain usually falls during this humid season, which is also cyclone season. 2020/212 Consequently, the multiple effects of climate change pose a significant threat to the islands of Tonga. Cyclones will become more intense, with more damage from wind and sea surges. Rising sea levels will cause more flooding, coastal erosion and contaminate fresh water. Prime Minister of Tonga Hon Rev. The ministry of MEIDECC, department of climate change conducted a two days (23 – 24/06/2020) of national stakeholder workshop on hydrochlorofluoro carbon (HCFC) phase out management plan, stage II (HPMP STAGE TWOTonga participated in a three-days virtual training on Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), from the 09th -11th of June 2020The Department of Climate Change strives to put an effective system in place for Climate Change mitigation, adaptation and phasing out of ozone depleting substances.
The Department follows the Climate Change Policy (2016), JNAP (2018-2028) that align to the Tonga Strategic Development Framework II (2015-2025) together with the Framework for Resilient Development in the Pacific (2017-2030) and International obligations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Kigali Amendment. © 2020 The World Bank Group, All Rights Reserved. A Climate Change Trust Fund has been established to strengthen coping capacities of all vulnerable communities. Tropical cyclones occur during the wet season, inflicting extensive damage on local infrastructure, agriculture and major food sources. Tonga enjoys a relatively strong position as a lower middle income country, in part due to its high migration and remittance culture; about 50% of all Tongans live overseas and their remittances represent approximately 45% of gross domestic product. Overall, Tonga's infrastructure is highly exposed to all natural hazards, and will be increasingly so with climate change. The Kingdom of Tonga is an archipelago consisting of four clusters of islands, located northeast of Australia. Tonga's Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC) is the focal point for the country's environmental governance and all mitigation and adaptation activities. June 30, 2020 Tonga. The majority of these islands are comparatively flat except for those raised by tectonic action. Tonga is one of the world’s most exposed countries to climate change and natural disasters. Climate and Average Weather in Tonga. The rise in mean sea level combined with extreme weather events is likely to contribute to an increase in inundation of low lying areas.Tonga’s economy base is small, and is mainly comprised of climate-sensitive sectors such agriculture and fisheries. © 2020 International Monetary Fund. The latest estimates indicate that Tonga is expected to incur, on average, $15.5 million USD (approx. Dr Pohiva Tui'onetoa commissioned the new seawall for 'Ahau last Friday afternoon. It is defined by a wet season from November to April, and a dry season from May to October. It suffered the highest loss from natural disasters in the world (as a ratio to GDP) in 2018 and is among the top five over the last decade (Table 1). While the goal of ‘a Resilient Tonga’ by 2035 is ambitious, the policy objectives presented are achievable within the next five years. It suffered the highest loss from natural disasters in the world (as a ratio to GDP) in 2018 and is among the top five over the last decade (Table 1). Most of the islands in Tonga originate from coral line, and some islands are of volcanic origin. The Department follows the Climate Change Policy (2016), JNAP (2018-2028) that align to the Tonga Strategic Development Framework II (2015-2025) together with the Framework for Resilient Development in the Pacific (2017-2030) and International obligations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Kigali Amendment.View the latest news updates from the Department of Climate Change.View the Upcoming events for the Department of Climate Change.Get all the resources and data from Climate Change DepartmentA resilient Pacific environment sustaining our livelihoods and natural heritage in harmony with our cultures. Consequently, the multiple effects of climate change pose a significant threat to the islands of Tonga. Tonga’s climate is tropical. The combination of coastal developments such as the mining of beach sand, sea level rise and extreme events caused by climate change, have led to coastal degradation. Tonga ratified the Paris Agreement on September 21, 2016 and its Nationally Determined Contribution can be found This section contains information from multiple climate indicators and indices relevant for key economic sectors. The country's 1600 mm average of annual rain usually falls during this humid season, which is also cyclone season. 2020/212 Consequently, the multiple effects of climate change pose a significant threat to the islands of Tonga. Cyclones will become more intense, with more damage from wind and sea surges. Rising sea levels will cause more flooding, coastal erosion and contaminate fresh water. Prime Minister of Tonga Hon Rev. The ministry of MEIDECC, department of climate change conducted a two days (23 – 24/06/2020) of national stakeholder workshop on hydrochlorofluoro carbon (HCFC) phase out management plan, stage II (HPMP STAGE TWOTonga participated in a three-days virtual training on Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), from the 09th -11th of June 2020The Department of Climate Change strives to put an effective system in place for Climate Change mitigation, adaptation and phasing out of ozone depleting substances.