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Over the past 40 years, investigations in Tongatapu have identified a number of natural and
human-related factors that increase or have the potential to increase the vulnerability of fresh
groundwater sources. Some of these studies have suggested strategies to lessen impacts and
improve resilience. This project builds on the considerable weight of those results as well as the
depth of local expertise and the valuable, long-term record of monitoring. Our aim here is to

Fangauta Lagoon is the most important water
body on Tongatapu, the main island of the Tonga
group. The Lagoon occupies a central position on
Tongatapu (Fig. 1), and has played a major part in the
life of the surrounding communities, with about 30,000
people residing within its catchment. The Lagoon is a
food source for both fin (mainly mullet) and shellfish,
and is widely used for recreation. Previous studies have
investigated the ecology of the Lagoon (Zann et al.,
1984), water quality (Naidu et al., 1991; Aalbersberg

Two thirds of the population of the Kingdom of Tonga, live on the small, South Pacific raised
limestone island of Tongatapu. Groundwater is the principle source of reticulated fresh water both in
the capital Nuku’alofa and in rural villages and is sourced from a relatively thin, fresh groundwater lens
overlying seawater. This paper describes a comprehensive, integrated assessment of the vulnerability
of fresh groundwater in Tongatapu. Water resources policy and legislation, and the organisation

Report on survey work to provide baseline information on the status of reef
fisheries, and to help fill the massive information gap that hinders the effective management
of reef fisheries. Surveys took place 2001, 2002 and 2008.

Pdf report. The Tonga NPOA (sharks) is a policy guideline that ensures conservation and management of oceanic sharks in the Kingdom’s fisheries waters. It also promotes long-term sustainability and optimum use of sharks in Tonga’s Tuna longline fishery in accordance to national development policy frameworks, and special needs and requirements to develop and commercialise its fisheries. In the medium-long term, the Plan serves to minimize any adverse environmental effects of fishing on oceanic shark species.

The Tonga Deepwater Fishery Management Plan guides the management and devel-opment of the deep slope resources of snapper, grouper and emperors in Tonga fisher-ies waters.

Tonga's Initial National Communication Report in response to its commitments under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change : May 2005

Tonga's 2nd National Communications Report in response to its obligations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

Tonga's susceptibility to the impacts of climate change and disaster risks is principally due to its geographical, geological and socio-economic characteristics.

The 2nd JNAP is the strategic action plan for climate change and disaster risk management initiatives for the next 10 years. JNAP 2 is consistent with the Tonga Strategic Development Framework (TSDF) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The revised climate change policy focuses towards building a more resilient Tonga by 2035, while this goal is ambitious the Policy Objectives presented in this policy towards the goal are achievable within the next five years.

Intended Nationally Determined Contributions towards achieving the objective of the UNFCCC : 4 Dec 2015

INDC is designed for both reduced emission and increased investing in climate resilience, Tonga makes an explicit call for a more cost-effective national response and avoids the much bigger costs caused by climate inaction.

 Department of Environment, Tonga

This report is one in a six series produced for the Tonga Water Safety Plan programme

 Department of Environment, Tonga

Various reports relating to water source, groundwater, boreholes etc in Tongatapu.

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 Department of Environment, Tonga

Report on survey work to provide baseline information on the status of reef
fisheries, and to help fill the massive information gap that hinders the effective management
of reef fisheries. Surveys took place 2001, 2002 and 2008.

 Department of Environment, Tonga

Reports analysing Agriculture census data and providing detailed statistical tables that users can easily access.

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 Department of Environment, Tonga

The Tonga NPOA (sharks) is a policy guideline that ensures conservation and management of oceanic sharks in the Kingdom’s fisheries waters. It also promotes long-term sustainability and optimum use of sharks in Tonga’s Tuna longline fishery in accordance to national development policy frameworks, and special needs and requirements to develop and commercialise its fisheries. In the medium-long term, the Plan serves to minimize any adverse environmental effects of fishing on oceanic shark species.

 Department of Environment, Tonga

A high level policy document that provides guidance to the management and development of the deep water fisheries in the periods of 2017 - 2019