TAURANGA TUPU'ANGA REVA CLIMATE CHANGE COOK ISLANDS
Our islands. Our people. Our responsibility.
Green Climate Fund
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Important Documents
Cook Islands Climate Change Policy
Joint National Adaptaion Fund II
Cook Islands Climate Change Country Policy
What we do
We are a division within the Office of the Prime Minister of the Government of the Cook Islands. Our role is to coordinate and oversee climate change initiatives and projects across government, communities, and the Pa Enua. We work in partnership with government and non-government agencies and local communities to support the implementation of the Cook Islands Second Joint National Action Plan (JNAP II).
Why it’s important
Climate change is one of the most significant challenges facing the Cook Islands today. As a small island nation, our people, environment, and economy are especially vulnerable to rising sea levels, coastal erosion, stronger cyclones, and changing weather patterns. These impacts threaten homes, infrastructure, food security, freshwater supplies, and livelihoods, as well as the cultural connections we have to our land and ocean.
Although the Cook Islands contribute very little to global greenhouse gas emissions, we experience some of the most severe effects of climate change. Addressing climate change is essential to protecting our communities, strengthening resilience, and ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come. Through awareness, adaptation, and collective action, we can safeguard our islands, culture, and way of life.
Take care not to trample on our corals they are integral to the health of our marine ecosystems.
Akono meitaki auraka e taka’i ki runga I te ka’oa, e puapinga ratou no te akamatutu I te turanga o te ‘akau e te ‘ora’anga o te au mea ora I roto I te tai.
The impact of Climate Change in the Cook Islands
Rising seas. Warming oceans. Changing weather. Te Reva Aorangi Kupu brings together local language, traditional knowledge, and community action to strengthen resilience in the Pa Enua. Featuring the story of Mr Ru Taime and the Pitaka Project on Motu Mangarongaro.
His island. His identity. His home.
Upcoming Events
Music in the Park
March 14, 2023
2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
National Music Gallery
Yoga Retreat & Pilates
March 16, 2023
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Divi Park
Cultural Celebration
March 18, 2023
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
SC Museum
News
Moving with the times: The Cook Islands is embracing technology for climate action
The Cook Islands is embracing technology for climate action with the installation of nine Automatic Weather Stations in the Pa Enua. The Government of the Cook Islands is focused on filling the gaps and now, with the installation of automatic weather stations and a...
Progress at COP30 but more required
“Progress is being made – but not fast enough to keep up with the growing impacts of climate change.”
That’s COP30 in a nutshell according to CCCI Climate Advisor Isaac Glassie-Ryan, who led our four-person delegation to the 30th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Brazil last November.
As at previous conferences, the Cook Islands played an active role in discussions, championing the priorities of our fellow Small Island Developing States and the wider Pacific region.
“COP30 delivered important institutional progress and kept key climate issues moving forward,” said Glassie-Ryan.
“Governments are building systems and processes to respond to climate change, but stronger political will and faster action is urgently needed to protect communities, economies and ecosystems worldwide.”
$76m Green Windfall for the Cook Islands
The Cook Islands can now access climate-related finance of up to about $76.3 million (US$50 million) per project directly from the Green Climate Fund (GCF).
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Climate Change Cook Islands
Climate Change Cook Islands leads and supports action to build climate resilience, protect our environment, and secure a sustainable future for our islands.
Contact
(682) 25-494
1234 Divi St. #1000, San Francisco, CA 94220