This briefing paper provides a short synthesis of key findings and strategic priorities from the National Policy Framework Assessment Report on Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) in Tonga. The analysis focuses on forestry and coastal resilience sectors, with cross-sectoral linkages to national development, climate, and biodiversity frameworks.


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Foliaki, D. E. (2026). Briefing Paper: National Policy Framework Assessment on Nature-based Solutions for Coastal Resilience and Forestry Sector, Tongaa. Suva: SPREP.
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