Climate change is one of the most significant challenges facing the Cook Islands. Rising seas, coastal erosion, stronger cyclones and changing rainfall threaten homes, food and water security, livelihoods and our deep connection to land and ocean.
As a division of the Office of the Prime Minister, we coordinate climate action across government, communities and the Pa Enua, and support delivery of the Second Joint National Action Plan (JNAP II).
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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.Take care not to trample on our corals. They are integral to the health of our marine ecosystems.
The Ocean that Connects Us
US$250 million GCF grant approved for 14-country Regional Programmatic Approach for Climate Action, with Southern Group airports among Cook Islands priorities. The Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board has approved the Regional Programmatic…
Our Science Expo sea animals find a new home at St Joseph’s School The paper-mâché sea animals that brought the Climate Change Cook Islands booth to life at this year’s Science Expo…
Media releaseAlmost 2000 students from Rarotonga and 45 from the southern Pa Enua explored 17 exhibits at the 2026 CCCI Science Expo, themed Te Moana Ripiri Ia Tatou, The Ocean That Connects Us.
Media releaseOur focal points on each island report quarterly on climate activity and help households apply for EDA support.
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