-Database requirement
changes overtime.
-Mapping exercise
expensive (shortage of
man power).
Management
and
16.Document & promote locally known
biological control for IAS, e.g.
GAS from
16. Report on locally
known bio-control
16. Records of locally
known bio-control
-Risks of unverified
information & its side

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Eradication of
IAS .
red ants, Makira millipede, earth
flatworm
(Platymus Manokwarii)
17. Support programmes for the
management and restoration of target
species, especially GAS, CRB & Cocoa
borer etc.
18. Introduced bio-control agents to
manage and eradicate invasive species
using appropriate best practices.
agents for IAS in place.
17. Restoration
program for IAS in
place.
18. List of introduced
bio-control agents
produced.
agents.
17. Target species
eradicated & restored.
18. Records of
introduced bio-control
agents and used
effectively.
effects.
-Capacity and finances
might be an issue.
-Unknown side effects
might be available.

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Tonga
Project
description
Measurable indicators /
targets
Sources of verification
Assumptions
and risks
Goal
Enhance management of
Invasive Aliens species on
biodiversity, economies,
livelihood and human health.
Tonga’s NBSAP, NISSAP and
Biosecurity Bill approved by
the Cabinet.
External experts review the
Tonga NBSAP, NISSAP and
Biosecurity Bill.(NISSAP is a
live part of NBSAP) in line of
the CBD and WTO SPS
Agreement
Biosecurity services in
compliance with IPPC ISPMs.
Funds available from International
or regional organisations.
Climate Change
Change of political system
Immediate
objective
(purpose)
Invasive species
management is improved for
a healthier communities and
their environment.
IAS management program
included in the Corporate
Planning of PMO-Prime
Minister Office, MEIDECC –
Ministry of Meteorology,
Environment, Information,
Disaster Management,
Energy, Climate Change and
Communication, MOI-Ministry
of Infrastructure, MOE-
Ministry of Education &
MAFFF-Ministry of Agriculture,
Food,Forestry, Fisheries.
Tonga NBSAP, NISSAP and
Biosecurity Bill reviewed by
an Independent agencies.
(Biosecurity was in revise
version)
Local governments Ministries
include budget for IAS management
program.
Lack of cross sectorial
communications and coordination is
a risk
Unforeseen financial commitments
and staff turnover are risks
Expected
results
(outputs)
Negative impact of invasive
species on biodiversity is
widely understood and
included in the legal
framework and government
policies.
Biosecurity Bill reviewed and
enacted by 2018
Increased numbers of
endangered species (flora
and fauna) restored -
eradication
National Invasive species
information tools in place.
Biosecurity and Conservation
Acts enacted.
Records of invasive,
endangered species and
restoration projects updated
and evaluate by IUCN and
SPREP.


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