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The recovery effort following Tonga’s volcanic eruptions has demonstrated Tongan resilience, and the need to remember traditional wisdom.
Early recovery and reconstruction after the Hunga-Ha’apai-Hunga-Tonga volcano eruption and tsunami must incorporate ‘build back better’ standards to increase resilience in the restoration of physical infrastructure, the economy, and livelihoods.
“The volcanic ash has settled into every crevice our lives and we still sleep in fear of another eruption. Yet through the ash, panic and chaos, I saw hope.” That