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Tonga
Nationally determined contribution (NDC) Analysis
Tonga - 2030
| Reference to Women/Gender | |
|---|---|
| Gender Tags | |
| Submitted Language |
English
|
| Submitted Translation |
No
|
| Type of Support |
Conditional
Unconditional
|
| Monitoring and/or Implementation |
Monitoring
Implementation
|
| NDC Commitments |
Mitigation
Adaptation
|
| Participatory Process for NDC Development Mentioned |
Yes
|
| File Url |
Timeframe
Now until 2030
Relevant Context
SIDS that is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.
Process for Developing NDC
This NDC was prepared primarily using pre-existing national policy documents, and sector policies and plans to ensure accurate reflection of national development priorities, with pre-existing stakeholder support. The NDC was reviewed by Tonga's Climat
Description of Monitoring and/or Implementation Mechanism
The mechanism for implementation will be through a new Joint National Action Plan for Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction (JNAP), along with all other plans (at sector, island, and community level) that are fully aligned with the goal an
Summary of Gender Reference
In relation to Tonga’s national response to climate change, it notes that Tonga’s Strategic Development Framework 2015-25 has seven national outcomes, including: A more inclusive, sustainable and empowering human development with gender equali
Tonga - 2030
| Reference to Women/Gender | |
|---|---|
| Gender Tags | |
| Submitted Language |
English
|
| Submitted Translation |
No
|
| Monitoring and/or Implementation |
Monitoring
Implementation
|
| NDC Commitments |
Mitigation
Adaptation
|
| Participatory Process for NDC Development Mentioned |
Yes
|
| File Url |
Timeframe
2021 – 2030
Relevant Context
Tonga is a Small Island Developing State (SIDS) comprising 176 islands. This SIDS is categorized as one of the most-at-risk countries in terms of its exposure to the impacts of climate change, in particular to cyclones, flooding and sea level rise.
Process for Developing NDC
The development of this second NDC is financially supported by the Regional Pacific NDC Hub and is guided by the Tonga Strategic Development Framework 2018-2028 (TSDF II), the Energy Road Map, the Energy Efficiency Master Plan, the National Forestry Polic
Description of Monitoring and/or Implementation Mechanism
There are general mentions of sectoral monitoring and evaluation, particularly for Marine Managed Areas. A NDC Road Map and Investment Plan will be developed in 2021 to steer the implementation of this second NDC. In the Annex, the “coordination bet
Summary of Gender Reference
In the Annex, there is a generic mention that Tonga prioritizes social inclusion, in which aspects such as gender, income and age are taken into account when developing its NDCs. Also, gender is mentioned as one of the cross-cutting areas along with finan
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Related Resources
Gender and Environment Survey 2022 Report: Kingdom of Tonga
Report
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Author
- Sara Duerto Valero, Anthony Burgard, Sanghyun Jeon and Lupe Moala Tupou
Year
2023
Country
Citation
Duerto Valero, S., Burgard, A., Jeon, Sanghyun, J., and Moala Tupou, L. (2023). Gender and Environment Survey 2022 Report: Kingdom of Tonga. Tonga Statistics Department and UN Women.Gender Review of National Adaptation Plan (NAP): Tonga
Policy Brief
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Author
- NAP Global Network
Year
2022
Country
Citation
NAP Global Network. (2022). Gender Review of National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Documents: Tonga.Gender Climate Tracker App for iOS & Android
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