ENVIRONMENT

Tonga is preparing for an extended and potentially severe tropical cyclone season in 2023/2024, as El Nino conditions cast a shadow of uncertainty over the region’s weather patterns. Meteorological authorities have issued crucial warnings, urging residents and authorities to be vigilant in the coming months. Cyclone Impact on the Horizon Tonga can expect up to […]

Ko e talu ‘a e kamata ‘a e ngaahi polokalama ki he ivi fakanatula mei Natula ‘o hange ko e La’aa (Solar Energy) mo e Havili (Wind mill) mo e ‘ikai pe lava ‘o fakapapau’i mai ki he kakai ‘o e fonua ‘a e ‘uhinga totonu pea hangee kuo takihala’i ‘a e kakai ‘o e

The humble breadfruit is nutritious and resilient — and grows for 50 years at a stretch. Since reaching a low point in 2015, the number of people lacking regular access to nutritious food has been rising worldwide. The problem has been exacerbated by factors including the ongoing repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as

In a significant step towards combating climate change, Pacific Island nations have successfully advocated for a new emissions reduction plan at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), the UN’s shipping specialist agency. This strategy aims to align with the goals of the Paris Agreement, despite global resistance. Under increasing pressure to address the carbon footprint of

Tonga, an enchanting kingdom, is taking significant steps towards adopting renewable energy. With a distinct advantage in its clean technology energy market, Tonga aims to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels and achieve greater energy autonomy. The country possesses abundant solar, wind, and geothermal resources, positioning it as a potential leader in Pacific renewable energy

US lawyer Lori Osmundsen has emphasized the need for Tonga to fully understand the risks and liabilities associated with deep sea mining (DSM) before making any decisions. Osmundsen, who authored a report commissioned by the Civil Society Forum of Tonga, highlights the importance of Tonga’s awareness of its national and international legal obligations. The report,

Tonga, a small island nation located in the South Pacific, was hit by a massive undersea eruption in January 2022. The eruption caused significant damage to the surrounding area, particularly on the western side of the main island of Tongatapu. According to a study published in Science Advances, the 2022 eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga

According to a study published in Science Advances, the 2022 eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai undersea volcano was larger than any natural explosion in the past century or any US nuclear explosion. The eruption was comparable in magnitude to the Krakatau volcanic explosion near Indonesia in 1883, which claimed over 36,000 lives. The research

Data collected from the small islands of ‘Atata, Malinoa, and Fafa, which were affected by a tsunami, will be utilized to create inundation forecast models for future volcanic tsunami events in Tonga. The tsunami caused significant damage to the islands, with wave heights estimated to have reached 7m, 6.5m, and 6m above sea level on

During his recent visit to Australia, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Lord Tu’i’afitu, paid a visit to Geoscience Australia to express Tonga’s gratitude to the staff for their response to the Hunga-Tonga Hunga-Ha’apai volcanic eruption that occurred on January 15. The visit also aimed to explore opportunities for collaboration on the monitoring and