National biodiversity strategy and action plan (NBSAP): Tonga

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CBD Strategy and Action Plan - Tonga (English version)KINGDOM OF TONGA National Biodiversity Strategy & Action Plan 1 National Biodiversity Strategy & Action Plan Funding: GEF/UNDP Printed : Department of Environment Assistant Editors: Finau Pole, Taniela Hoponoa, Asipeli Palaki, Viliami Kami, Poasi Ngaluafe, Kulaea Kilisimasi Editor: Patisepa Folaumoetu’i Department of Environment June 2006 CONVENTION ON BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY T O N G A D E P A R T M E N T O F E N V I R O N M E N T 2 NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY STRATEGY & ACTION PLAN TONGA 3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Kingdom of Tonga ratified the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) on May 1998. In doing so, it confirmed its commitment to implement actions at the national level to conserve, sustainably use and protect its biological diversity as its contribution to the conservation and protection of global biodiversity.