Tonga acceded to the Kyoto Protocol in January 2008. Like all developing countries, Tonga has no reduction commitments under the Kyoto Protocol, however Tonga can undertake mitigation actions to contribute to the achievement of the core objective of the UNFCCC. The Government of Tonga has promoted the utilization of Renewable Energy Resources and Energy Efficiency. In addition the Government of Tonga has made a target that by 2013, 50% of the country will use Renewable Energy Resources. As part of the UNFCCC commitment, Tonga is required to provide communications on action and planning undertaken to address climate change in Tonga and to identify vulnerabilities and needs. The following activities were implemented during the Tonga's Initial National Communication Project: