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On 15 January 2022, the Kingdom of Tonga was violently impacted by a volcanic eruption and tsunami that devastated the country. Despite the trauma the people and authorities of Tonga worked to clean up and recover the country as quickly as possible. Here is the powerful testimony of various actors who participated in this collective effort.

Sustainable Waste Action in the Pacific teaser video.

Marine litter negatively affects the environment, people and coastal economies around the world. In the Pacific region, the problem is even more severe given the reliance of countries on healthy ocean ecosystems and services.

Les pays et territoires insulaires du Pacifique offrent des écosystèmes riches mais menacés par la croissance démographique et l’urbanisation, ainsi que par l’évolution des modes de consommation menant à une production accrue de déchets.

Pacific island countries and territories offer rich ecosystems that are threatened by population and urbanisation growth and changing consumption patterns leading to increased waste generation.

Marine litter negatively affects the environment, people and coastal economies around the world. In the Pacific region, the problem is even more severe given the reliance of countries on healthy ocean ecosystems and services.