ADB to Help Reduce Climate Change Risks In Tonga

NUKU’ALOFA, TONGA (15 May 2013) – A consultation workshop held today will help develop a project proposal to address climate change risk priorities identified in the Joint National Action Plan on Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Management.

“All lives and livelihoods will be significantly affected by climate change,” said Lord Ma'afu, Minister for Lands, Environment, Climate Change & Natural Resources, at the opening of today’s workshop. “Tonga has a 50% chance of experiencing an annual economic loss exceeding $175 million and casualties exceeding 440 people, due to extreme natural events,” he said at the event.

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Source: Scoop Independent News