A National Climate Change Donor Roundtable, discussing Climate Change Initiatives in Tonga and its linkages to national, regional and international policy instruments under the Joint National Action Plan (JNAP) will be held on 18 and 19 October.

The main objective of the meeting is to emphasize Tonga’s desire to further develop and forge sustainable partnerships with its current and potential donor partners. JNAP is considered Tonga’s flagship instrument in regard to the implementation of national climate change priorities across all sectors and is viewed as the most viable entry point for all climate related assistance to Tonga. The meeting looks at transitioning implementation from the JNAP 2010-2015 (JNAP1) to the next JNAP 2018-2028 (JNAPII).

It is expected the forum will also present the opportunity for Tonga to showcase lessons learned from JNAP1 and the improvements in JNAPII.

The meeting will be hosted by the Department of Climate Change in cooperation with EU-GIZ ACSE and the GCF Readiness Program.

It is the second session to be attended by regional and offshore delegates, and will be held at the National Reserve Bank of Tonga.