Mangrove Ecosystems for Climate Change Adaptation and Livelihoods (MESCAL) Project in Tonga
- Tonga
- Pacific
ENTRY DATE: 09.03.2012 | LAST UPDATE: 09.03.2012
SCALE:
- Countrywide
TARGET AREA:
- Rural
BEST PRACTICE IN:
- Project Implementation
KEY SECTOR:
- Coastal Zone Management
FUNDING AMOUNT:
Description of Intervention
In 2010, Tonga was represented by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change in an induction workshop meeting in the Solomon Islands. The purpose of this meeting was to develop a strategic planning framework and budgeting for MESCAL in the Pacific. Tonga is currently developing its Annual Working Programme (AWP) and Implementation Plan (IP) required for the project. The MESCAL Project is planning to start in March 2011. Effective mangrove conservation in Tonga is hampered by lack of basic information. Such information is fundamental to the identification of priority for the development of the implementation plans. In the absence of such information, it will be very difficult to achieve mangrove conservation.
Problems to be Addressed
Coastal protection
Aims
To help PICs to manage mangrove and associated coastal ecosystems to build and increase resilience to specific potential consequences of climate change and extreme events
Objectives
• Baseline Scientific surveys;
• Governance, policy framework and engagements of stakeholders;
• Conservation/ restoration work on a specific demonstration site; and
• Awareness and capacity building exercises and activities.
How it fits into the EbA concept
• Sustainable management, conservation, and restoration of mangrove ecosystems; and
• Biodiversity conservation, sustainable livelihood development and coastal management.
Relevant Publications
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