Nuku''alofa, Tonga, from 19 to 21 June 2018 in preparation for the inter-regional preparatory sustainable development as well as the means of implementation including through partnerships. environmental integrity and equitable economic growth at global, regional and national levels.
READ MOREEnvironmental and social monitoring reports provide the status of environmental or social issues or mitigation measures related to project implementation. This document dated January 2024 is provided for the ADB project 53045-003 in Tonga. Nuku''alofa Port Upgrade Project: Environmental and Social Monitoring Report (July-December 2023
READ MOREThe sustainable development priorities of SIDS, enshrined in the Barbados Programme of Action, the Mauritius Strategy and the SAMOA Pathway, all of which reaffirm that SIDS
READ MOREImprovements to Nuku''alofa''s roads and drainage, under a successful multi-million project started in 2008, are "less than likely to be sustainable" if they are not properly maintained, warns a report released by the Asian Development Bank. "There is a lack of evidence that the government has recognised the importance of maintenance of the
READ MOREOutput 1: Strengthened policy environment for delivery of urban services. The project will strengthen the policy environment for delivery of urban services in Tonga. Output 2: Effective, efficient, and sustainable water supply services in Nuku''alofa. Output 3: Sustainable solid waste services in Nuku''alofa.
READ MOREPacific Regional Preparatory Meeting on the Mid-Term Review of the SIDS Accelerated Modalities of Action (SAMOA) Pathway in the Pacific, Nuku''alofa, Tonga. June 19 – 21,
READ MORENuku''alofa Port is the main international port and the country''s lifeline, given its geographical isolation from international markets. Nuku''alofa Port handles more than 95% of the environmental sustainability of the port. 15. Tonga is in a highly vulnerable region that is susceptible to climate change impacts and
READ MOREMitigation measures have been proposed for each of these identified risks, and the residual risk level assessed. After application of all mitigating measures, overall project procurement risk is assessed as "Medium". Nuku''alofa Port Upgrade Project (RRP TON 53045-003) Strategic Procurement Planning and Procurement Risk Assessment.
READ MOREEnvironmental and social monitoring reports provide the status of environmental or social issues or mitigation measures inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the
READ MOREInitiated in late 2020 upon approval of a $45 million grant from the ADB, the project will transform Nuku''alofa Port into a world-class international port. The Kingdom of Tonga is an archipelago of 177 islands spread across 700,000 square kilometers of the South Pacific Ocean. The majority of the population of 108,000 live on the main island
READ MOREThe project will convert the distribution network of the Nuku''alofa with climate resilient infrastructure. The project will (i) convert the open overhead network to covered area bundled conductors, (ii) replace overhead consumer connections to underground cables, (iii) convert existing old distribution poles to climate resilient high
READ MORENuku''alofa needs better urban infrastructure and public services—such as water supply, sanitation, and waste management—to sustain urban growth. However,
READ MOREEnvironmental and social monitoring reports provide the status of environmental or social issues or mitigation measures related to project implementation. This document dated July 2020 is provided for the ADB project 42394-022 in Tonga. Nuku''alofa Urban Development Sector Project: Environmental and Social Monitoring Report (January
READ MOREThe Nuku''alofa Port Project is designed with green and smart components and includes gender aspects to promote the participation of women in port operations. Transcript The Kingdom of Tonga situated in the Southern Pacific Ocean is an archipelago of
READ MOREEnvironmental and social monitoring reports provide the status of environmental or social issues or mitigation measures inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. Established in 1966, it is owned by 68 members—49 from the region. Nuku''alofa Port Upgrade
READ MOREUN Conferences and High-Level Events related to sustainable development; Multi-stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the SDGs; The Nuku
READ MOREThe Nuku''alofa Urban Development Sector Project (NUDSP) helped improve water accessibility and supply in the country. Through funding from ADB and the governments of Australia and Tonga, the people in Tonga have benefitted from integrated urban solutions such as proper waste management, new sanitation facilities and
READ MORENuku''alofa: The core subproject will (a) increase the water production at the Mataki''eua Tongamai wellfield; (b) increase the raw water storage capacity; (c) improve the
READ MORECapacity and operations of Nuku''alofa Port improved. Outputs: Port infrastructure rehabilitated. International cargo wharves and supporting infrastructure extended. Port
READ MOREThe NUDSP is a multi-sector urban development project that is expected to contribute to Tonga''s sustainable economic development by improving the standard of living in Nuku''alofa. The outcome of the project will be effective, efficient, and sustainable urban services. The project was completed in June 2020.
READ MORETonga: Nuku''alofa Port Upgrade Project. The project will upgrade the Nukualofa port, rehabilitate, renew and expand the existing infrastructure and improve the management and operations practices. The project outputs will result in the following outcome: capacity and operations of the Nukualofa Port improved.
READ MORERoyal Palace, Nuku''alofa, Tonga. Nukuʿalofa, capital and chief port of Tonga, on the northern shore of Tongatapu Island, in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. Its deep-draft harbour is protected by reefs. Landmarks include the Royal Palace (1865–67, home of the Tongan royal family), on the seafront at the end of the old wharf, and the Royal
READ MOREThe UIDP will guide urban infrastructure development for Nuku''alofa in the short term (FY2011 FY2013), medium-term (FY2014 FY2016), and long-term (FY2017 FY2031). The
READ MOREStrategic Agendas Environmentally sustainable growth Inclusive economic growth Regional integration Outcome Capacity and operations of the Nuku''alofa Port improved. Environmental Aspects An initial environmental examination (IEE) is ongoing. The IEE demonstrates that impacts on the physical, biological and socio-economic environment
READ MORENuku''alofa. 8 Government of Tonga. 2021. Tonga Energy Road Map PLUS framework, (2021-2035). Nuku''alofa. 9 This will be done through enhancing the continuity and resilience of the energy supply during extreme weather events. 10 ADB. 2018. Strategy 2030: Achieving a Prosperous, Inclusive, Resilient, and Sustainable Asia and the Pacific
READ MOREMost adventures in Tonga involve at least one day in the capital, Nuku''alofa. Located on the island of Tongatapu, Nuku''alofa is a bustling hub of activity between whale swimming, diving and snorkelling tours in the surrounding waters to the vibrant markets where the culture is authentic and easily accessible. Stand-out features of the city
READ MORENuku''alofa Urban Development Sector Project (RRP TON 42394-22) 5 I. Executive Summary 1. This Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) has been developed by the Tonga Planning and Urban Management Agency (PUMA) of the Ministry of Land, Survey, and Natural Resources (MLSNR) for the Waste Authority Ltd (WAL).
READ MOREThe project is aligned with the following impacts: (i) living standards in Nuku''alofa improved, and (ii) resilience to existing extreme natural events and to the threat of climate change increased. The project will have the following outcome: Nuku''alofa residents have access to improved, effective and climate resilient urban services and
READ MOREThe Kingdom of Tonga became the first Pacific Islands Country under the United Nations (UN) Fiji multi-country Office this week to officially sign the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework
READ MOREcontribute to Tonga''s sustainable economic development by improving the standard of living in Nuku''alofa. The outcome of the project will be effective, efficient, and sustainable urban services. Project outputs are: (i) Output 1 – Strengthened policy environment for delivery of urban services:
READ MOREcontribute to Tonga''s sustainable economic development by improving the standard of living in Nuku''alofa. The outcome of the project will be effective, efficient, and sustainable urban services. Project outputs are: (i) Output 1 – Strengthened policy environment for delivery of urban services:
READ MOREThe facility will finance a grant to Tonga for the Nuku''alofa Network Upgrade Project. The project will help the Government of Tonga reduce climate vulnerability and technical power losses in the electricity network by upgrading the aged and inefficient network to a higher standard of disaster resilience to overcome extreme weather conditions and disasters in
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