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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).
Step closer climate fund accreditation
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) board will consider Cook Islands’ application for accreditation of Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) as a nationally accredited entity, deputy prime minister Mark Brown has confirmed. Brown, who is attending the inaugural...