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Van-KIRAP Communications Strategy - August 2022
SPREP Publications, Climate Change Resilience
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Howlett, Nick

2023
The Vanuatu Klaemet Infomesen blong Redy, Adapt mo Protekt (VanKIRAP) project supports the Government of Vanuatu to institute a paradigm shift towards the standardised and mainstreamed use of science-based climate information, at multiple timescales to support resilient development pathways in Vanuatu.
Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) report : Neiafu Master Plan, Vava'u, Kingdom of Tonga
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Morgan, Dr. Richard K.

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Onorio, Komeri

1996
This report presents the results of a strategic environmental assessment of the development projects that have been proposed for the town of Neiafu, on the island of 'Uta Vava'u, Tonga, as part of the Vava'u Development Programme. The various project proposals have been described in the Neiafu Master Plan, accordingly, no details of the individual proposals are given in this assessment.
Going to scale: reviewing where we’ve been and where we need to go in invasive vertebrate eradications
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Hagen, E.

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Holmes, N.

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Howald, G.

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Keitt, B.

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Poiani, K.

2019
We are on the edge of the sixth mass extinction on Earth. Islands represent ca. 5% of the earth’s land area yet are home to 61% of extinctions in the past 500 years, and currently support 39% of critically endangered species. Invasive species are a leading cause of extinction and endangerment on islands. Invasive vertebrates, particularly mammals, are among some of the most damaging invasive species on islands. Eradicating invasive mammals is an increasingly utilised conservation tool. Nevertheless, conservation intervention needs greatly outstrip the island restoration community’s capacity. There are thousands of islands where invasive vertebrates are driving species toward extinction. So, how can the effort be matched to the scale of the problem? One approach is to improve outreach and communications to increase the resources available for projects. There are great stories; but these need to be told compellingly and repeatedly. Increasing social acceptance and support for invasive species eradications will reduce project costs associated with stakeholder engagement. Broadening the funding base can be accomplished by building stronger cost benefit valuations as well as engaging funders of climate change, marine conservation, human wellbeing, and food security. Furthermore, it is important to build upon existing partnerships to create or grow coalitions that can access these resources as part of broader, holistic efforts to address multiple conservation issues.
Environmental Impact Assessment for Proposed Replacement Causeway for Foa Island, Kingdom of Tonga
Island and Ocean Ecosystems
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GEOCARE & Petroleum Consult Ltd

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Kitekei'aho, Talanoa Fuka

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Ngaluafe, Poasi

2010
The purpose of the action is to improve transportation and reduce maintenance cost by upgrading causeway between Foa and Lifuka Islands, to become more resilient and less vulnerable to impacts of high energy waves. Built in the period 1978-1979, the raised coral structure has served the people of Foa and Lifuka well despite increasing maintenance cost. The replacement structure is similar to the existing one but with rock armoring to reduce the energy of waves impacting on the structure and culverts in the middle to encourage water flows to the western side of the Causeway. The estimated cost of construction is about TOP4.67 million. Environmental effects requiring specific analysis are limited to the followings; · possible effect of the structure on coastal erosion · dispersion of fine sediment from the construction site and its possible effects on fauna and flora in the nearby areas. Other effects considered in the analysis include social issues on fisheries and tourism, health issues on fish poisoning and on biological communities of the areas.
Vava'u Marine Services: Vaipua Boatyard Development - Environmental Impact Assessment
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Walker, Katie

2014
This document reports the findings of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the construction of a hard stand boat haul out and storage facility (here on referred to as a boatyard) in the Vaipua area of the Vava’u island group in the Kingdom of Tonga. The boatyard operation will consist of a compacted haulage slipway, a graded and sealed land area and related terrestrial infrastructure covering an area of approximately 2.42 hectares. The boatyard will be a facility for the long or short term storage of a maximum of 150 vessels up to 55ft in length with a maximum weight of 30 tonnes. Following the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Act 2003, approval must be sought from the Tongan Government Ministry for Environment for any predefined major projects that are likely to have an impact on the elements described in the EIA Act. Under Schedule 1 (subsection j) of the EIA Act, this project comprises “of a dry storage area for more than 20 pleasure or recreation craft” rendering it a major project and therefore automatically requiring an EIA to be presented to the Minister of Environment. Pacific Environmental & Ecotourism Consultancy Services (PEECS) (consultant) has been contracted by Vava’u Marine Services (proponent) to prepare the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). This EIA is prepared in accordance with the Tongan Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations 2010 and other relevant regulations and guidelines applicable to the proposed project.
The Project for Upgrade of Wharf for Domestic Transport [in Tonga] : Environmental Impact Assessment Report
Island and Ocean Ecosystems
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Government of Tonga

2015
The Kingdom of Tonga is in the South Pacific Ocean with an archipelago of 169 islands with only 36 islands being inhabited. Domestic inter-island shipping plays a crucial role in providing the fundamental means of transportation for the Tongan people, and it is Ministry of Infrastructure (MOI) responsibility to ensure its safe and secure operation. Currently, in Nukualofa Port, the domestic inter-island ships berth at Faua wharf and Queen Salote wharf. Faua wharf can only accommodate ships under 300 gross tonnage mainly due to the shallow depth and lack of basin space. Larger domestic ships are therefore now berthing at Queen Salote wharf, at berths 3 and 4. However, due to the lack of space in the berthing, cargo handling and passenger waiting areas, allocation of an alternative berthing area for large domestic ships has been become an urgent necessity. Furthermore, for safety and security reasons, the port plans to allocate Queen Salote wharf solely of international ships, which was the original plan.
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) - Proposed biomass power generation plant at 'Eua
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Nailasikau Halatuituia

2014
This is an Environmental Impact Assessment report on Tonga Power Limited’s proposed biomass power generation plant at ‘Eua. This is off the eastern coast of Tongatapu Island, the capital island of the Kingdom of Tonga. The principal objective is to improve energy supply with an increasing use of renewable energy.
National biodiversity strategy and action plan (NBSAP): Tonga
Island and Ocean Ecosystems
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Hoponoa, Taniela

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Kami Viliami

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Kilisimasi, Kulaea

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Ngaluafe, Poase

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Palaki, Asipeli

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Pole, Finau (eds)

2006

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