For the people of ‘Eua island, in the east of Tonga, the island’s wharf is a lifeline; their connection to the rest of the country, and world. When the port was hit by repeated cyclones and king tides in 2021, and then by destroyed by a massive tsunami in January 2022, small businesses like the one owned by local Aloinea Havea suffered greatly, unable to receive new stock. A World Bank project has led the restoration of the wharf on ‘Eua, helping the island’s community to recover swiftly.
This World Bank clip acknowledges the centrality of access to water as a fundamental part of development, and highlights how India is looking to rehabilitate its dams, increasing the country's resilience in the face of extreme weather events and hopefully fostering more sustainable development.