As Fiji did after 2016’s catastrophic cyclone, Tonga will likely face challenges with building materials and costs, and low levels of technical expertise. But these can be overcome.
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Natural disasters are on the rise due to climate change, displacing millions of people each year. A new international initiative is aiming to improve the way governments respond to such crises.
Cyclone Winston produced wind speeds of around 300 km per hour, making it one of the strongest storms to make landfall.
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Scientia Professor and Director of the Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law, UNSW Sydney
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Professorial Fellow, School of Earth Sciences, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Construction Management, Massey University
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Lecturer in Built Environment, Massey University
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Professor of Resilient and Sustainable Buildings (Maori Engagement), Massey University
