Ministry of Environment & Climate Change

Tonga’s key achievements since the PCCRT, 2009

PCCRT, 14-18 March 2011, NiueMs Lupe Matoto

Ms Luisa Tuiafitu Malolo‘Ofa SefanaSaia KamiTONGA.

Outline of Presentation

Key achievements since the PCCRT, 2009

Current climate change projects

JNAP process

JNAP Implementation status

Challenges/lessons learned

Conclusion

Key achievements *JNAP on CCADRM (2010-2015) as first PIC to develop one *SNC (will be soon submitted to Cabinet) *Establishment of the Parliament Standing Committee for

environment and climate change *Holding CC Roundtable with resident donors with all relevant

stakeholders (to be conducted on a quarterly basis) *Tonga Energy Road Map 2010-2020 *Integration of CC and DRR as one of the priority goals under the

NSPF 2011-2014 *Formulation and subsequent approval by cabinet of the National

Forest Policy 2009 where cc issues (mitigation and adaptation issues already incorporated

*EM Act 2010 *RE Amendment Act 2010 *Launching of the MECC Website <www.mecc.gov.to> *Implementation of adaptation and mitigation projects

Current CC Projects

CC Mitigation;1. *RE Projects/solar home systems offgrid (11

outer islands)2. *PIGGAREP (EE Policy Framework & RE)3. *Solar grid connected

Current CC Projects

*CC EA - SNC*CC Adaptation -GIZCCPIR -PACC -MESCAL -ICCAI (LIDAR and coastal feasibility studies under PASAP

program)• LIDAR in May or June for Haapai and Tongatapu• Coastal feasibility studies

-ICCAI (PCCSP ie establishment of the climate database management system) @ met.office.

-ICCAI (strengthening the implementation of JNAP, improve access to climate change funds, on ground adaptation projects on water resources and coastal areas)

-SGP – community based projects (MECC as member of the country committee) as coordinated by the Civil Society Forum of Tonga

-Transport Project (infrastructure project)

Tonga’s JNAP on CCA & DRM What is?

• Joint National Action Plan on Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Management

• One of the key achievements by Tonga in addressing issues in relation to climate change, sea level rise, extreme events and geological hazards

• First PIC to develop this Joint Initiative . Approved by Cabinet, Tonga in July 2010.

• Plan that highlights national & community priority goals and activities to be implemented to enable people and environment of Tonga to adequately adapt to climate change impacts and to mitigate disaster risks

• This plan also contributes to the implementation of the Regional Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction Frameworks (PIFACCC, DRR) and International Conventions and Agreements (UNFCCC, IDRR)

Why was it developed?• One component of the Second National Communication

Programme on Climate Change (vulnerability and adaptation assessment on CC and DRM)

• Commonalities of CCA & DRM

• Geographically smallness in size, commonalities, JNAP was developed

Tonga’s JNAP on CCA & DRM

JNAP Development Process *Political Support

• Cabinet Ministers (2009) Joint HLAT SOPAC & SPREP Ministers of Environment and Climate and Minister for Works

and Disaster Relief Activities Approved by Cabinet in October 2009 to develop JNAP

CCADRM • CEOs (government ministries/departments, NGOs, statutory

board, private sectors)

*Multi-disciplinary CCA & DRM teams

*Situation Analysis/Vulnerability Assessment

*Stakeholders and community consultations

*Logframe Analysis *Costing and Implementation Strategy

Tonga’s JNAP on CCA & DRM

Synergies with other initiatives?

• Goal 7 of the NSPF 2009-2014• MDG (Goal 7)• PIFACC 2006-2015• UNFCCC• PDRR &DRM Framework for Action 2005-2015• IDNDR• Yokohama Plan for Action• Hyoko Framework for Action 2005-2015

JNAP :Goals and Activities Vision: promote and ensure safe, healthy, secure and

resilient communities to climate change impacts and disaster risks• Goal 1: Improved good governance for CCADRM

(mainstreaming, decision making, organisational, institutional policy and regulatory frameworks)

• Goal 2: Enhanced technical knowledge, base information, education and understanding of CCADRM

• Goal 3: Analysis and assessment of CCI and DR• Goal 4: Enhanced community preparedness and resilience to

all disasters• Goal 5: Technically reliable, economically affordable and

environmentally sound energy support to SD of Tonga• Goal 6: Strong partnerships, cooperation, coordination within

government agencies, NGOs and private sectors

TASK FORCE

NECCC

NEMC

CABINET

Ministries CommunityNGO/CSO

Joint Sec by NEMO and

MECC

Secretariat support by MECC

Secretariat support by

NEMO

NAP implementation, M&E and reporting

NAP implementation, M&E and reporting

Support NAP implementation

Coordinate NAP implementation, report to NECCC and NEMC

and Cabinet

National mandate for DRM

National mandate for CCA

CCA & DRM Donors & Development

Partners

Funding and TA support for NAP implementation

Joint Meeting of NECCC & NEMC

JNAP Implementation status

*PASAP under ICCAI (AUSAID & DCCEE) *PCCSP under ICCAI *SOPAC *TNC (GEF/UNDP) *PPCR (ADB) *DRM activities (EU, AUSAID)

*Adaptation fund (MIE) *GEF 5 *CCA bilateral funds

Challenges/Lessons learned

*Team work (good/dedicated/ leader and members)

*Coordination and partnerships be strengthened (within government agencies & with NGOs, private sectors, communities)

*National Capacity building/enhancement be encouraged (skills and knowledge& expertise) transfer in PIC- SNC & JNAP

experience)

*Strengthen partnerships with regional agencies to offer technical/professional assistance to PICs (reduce heavily dependence on international consultants)

*Sustainability (continuity) issues (national/regional)

*Direct involvement of the communities in project activities (ownership)

Challenges/lessons learned

*Donor coordination and harmonisation to avoid duplication (eg too many mainstreaming, consultations)

*Country driven issues

*Allocation of funds for both PMU &operational)

*Accessibility and processes-donor funds (access/criteria/template/time/disbursements/raise expectation esp of communities)

*too many consultations /policy/strategy and less implementations

*financial/human resources

*lack of country specific data

MALOO ‘AUPITO