Tonga

In Tonga, the Climate Finance Capacity Support Programme (CFCSP) is assisting the Department of Climate Change (DoCC) and the government with the management of the Tonga Climate Change Fund (TCCF). This will support Tonga to scale-up community-based climate action and expand the Fund to finance government priorities across the country.

The CFCSP will also help strengthen climate resilience in Tonga’s policy responses in health as well as Tonga’s ability to collect data and statistics, and monitor its progress in delivering the Joint National Action Plan on Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management, in alignment with supporting the National Planning Division to monitor progress against its national development indicators.

Tonga is also a recipient of New Zealand’s Country Flexible Finance, with NZD$8 million in climate finance provided as direct budget support so that the Government of Tonga can allocate to their climate response priorities through the TCCF.

CFCSP support in Tonga

investment consultant, TONGA CLIMATE CHANGE FUND

As the Investment Consultant with the TCCF, Sione Fulivai supports stronger investment governance and long-term sustainability. Working within the Department of Climate Change, he is supporting the finalisation of the Fund’s Investment Policy, development of its Resource Mobilisation Plan and Strategy, engagement with the Ministry of Finance and other partners, and the effective functioning of the Investment Committee.

MERL ADVISER, TONGA CLIMATE CHANGE FUND

In 2025, Helen Fonua supported the TCCF as a Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) Adviser . Helen led the development of a MERL Framework for the TCCF, ensuring alignment with national priorities.

MERL SPECIALIST, Ministry of Meteorology, Energy, Information, Disaster Management, Environment, Climate Change and Communications.

Dr Evelyn Marsters (centre) is providing MERL support to the Ministry of Meteorology, Energy, Information, Disaster Management, Environment, Climate Change and Communications (MEIDECC), where she ensures MERL systems are coordinated.

TCCF Investment Adviser, Tonga Climate Change Fund

Jinita Prasad is a TCCF Investment Adviser at the DoCC. As a financial sector specialist with extensive Pacific experience, Jinita will provide advice on TCCF investments and accounts and conduct monitoring and reporting to support the management of the Fund.

Senior Climate Change Community Liaison Officer, Department of Climate Change

Melenaite Esera is a Senior Climate Change Community Liaison Officer within the DoCC. Working on a Water Resource Management Project, Melenaite works closely with communities and vulnerable groups to strengthen local engagement and support efforts to build resilience to climate change.

Senior Climate Change MERL Officer, Department of Climate Change

Uaisele Lomu is a Senior Climate Change MERL Officer within the DoCC. Working with a Water Resource Management Project, Uaisele is responsible for implementing the Water Resource Management Activity MERL Framework and work plan, and aligning these documents to other MERL frameworks.

Senior Climate Change Technical Officer, Department of Climate Change

Posevima Havea is a Senior Climate Change Technical Officer within the DoCC and is supporting the Water Resource Management Project by coordinating technical activities to improve household and community access to resilient, safe and secure water supply and sanitation services.

Graduate Analyst – National Indicators Compiler, Tonga Statistics Department

Tama’a Tupou Ma’u is a Graduate Analyst – National Indicators Compiler at the Tonga Statistics Department. In this role, Tama’a supports the Assistant Government Statistician to compile, manage and ensure the quality and consistency of national indicators, ensuring they effectively meet national development objectives.

Fund Assistant, Department of Climate Change

Annie Malolo is the Fund Assistant at the DoCC. In this role, Annie strengthens the implementation of the TCCF by supporting coordinated operations across governance, capacity building, project support, communications and monitoring.