Location
SPREP LIBRARY
Publisher
The Government of the Kingdom of Tonga
Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity
Global Environment Facility (GEF)
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
Publication Year:
2014
Publication Place
Tonga
Physical Description:
197p. : 29cm.
Call Number
[EL]
333.95 KIN
Relevant Countries
Tonga
Collection
Material Type
Language
English
Record ID:
41184
Legacy PEIN ID:
81270
General Notes
Online only
Available online
Subject Heading(s)
Biodiversity - Report - CBD - Tonga
Environment report - Resource management - CBD - Tonga
Conservation of natural resources - Tonga
Environmental protection - Tonga
Abstract
Tonga is one of the many islands that are endowed with unique resources and derives much of its economic, environmental and social well-being directly or indirectly from its environment. Tonga harbours numerous special ecosystems: from the peak of Mt, Talau in Vavau, to the serenity of Vai Lahi in Niuafoou; the vulnerability of the Haapai Group to Euas National Forest and to the Fangauta Lagoon in Tongatapu. Beyond the aesthetic beauty of the ecosystems to tourists and visitors; they provide immense support to the communities whose livelihoods are centred. They provide food, shelter, fresh water, wood, fibre, medicine, fuel, tools and raw materials. They also provide spiritual, recreational values, educational references as well as contributing to the economies, livelihoods and culture of Tonga. Our ecosystems maintain and provide protection against diseases, climate, natural disasters, support nutrients cycling, and aid sand and soil formation.
Location
SPREP LIBRARY
Publisher
The Government of the Kingdom of Tonga
Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity
Global Environment Facility (GEF)
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
Publication Year:
2014
Publication Place
Tonga
Physical Description:
197p. : 29cm.
Call Number
[EL]
333.95 KIN
Relevant Countries
Tonga
Collection
Material Type
Language
English
Record ID:
41184
Legacy PEIN ID:
81270
General Notes
Online only
Record Created: 22-Mar-2017
Record Modified: 20-Sep-2022