Abstract:
The purpose of this Tonga Climate Change Policy is to provide a clear vision, goal, and objectives to direct responses to climate change and disaster risk reduction over the next five years. The policy, and the associated revised Joint National Action Plan for Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Management (JNAP), is not intended to replace or duplicate sector specific policies and plans. Rather, it is intended to provide an overarching context and guiding framework with policy objectives that for the most part will require multi-sector coordination. This recognises that Climate Change is the single biggest issue that will determine the future of Tonga over coming decades and will require a âwhole of Tongaâ level of cooperation and coordination.