PACC Demonstration Guide: Improving resilience of the water supply for Hihifo District, Tonga (PACC Technical Report No. 16)

Abstract

The Pacific Adaptation to Climate Change (PACC) project in Tonga focuses on water resources management, and specifically on improving the water supply system in Hihifo District, Tongatapu. Adaptation measures demonstrated by the project include upgrading water infrastructure to improve water collection and storage, increasing the options for sourcing and distributing water, and improving water quality. The project worked with the six villages of Fo’ui, Ha’avakatolo, Kolovai, ‘Ahau, Kanokupolu, and Ha’atafu.