introduction three main areas –process we followed for stakeholder consultation –type of...

Introduction

• Three main areas – Process we followed for stakeholder

consultation

– Type of stakeholder consultation carried out

– Some results

STAKEHOLDERS - COOK ISLANDS

• Institutional Structure– National Government– Local Government (Island Council)– Government Departments

• Traditional Structure- Aronga Mana- Community, Elders Church, Youth & Sports,

- Private Sector- Business

Institutional Structure

• National Government (Devolution process of govt.)

• Local Government (Island Council)

• Government Departments

Traditional Structure

- Aronga Mana- Mataiapo- Community

- Church- Elders- Women’s Group- Youths

Private Sector

• Business– Tourism

• Hotels

• Lodges

• Tour Operators

• Farmers

AIACC

Water Galleries

GEF Project implemented in the Cook Islands and Fiji by USP.

In the Cooks, it comes through the Environment Service.

Project site: Aitutaki (Nikaupara-Amuri)

Assessment of Impacts and Adaptations to Climate Change AIACC

• Research based project on Impacts & Responses

• Team conducted a survey • Modelling of Coastal

Inundation on Aitutaki with Storm Surge & Climate Change

• Country Team assistance -data• Training of CI Nationals in how

to use modelfor policy& adaptation

planning

CBDAMPIC

Water Galleries

CIDA funded and implemented in four PICs.

In the Cooks, it comes through the Environment Service.

Project site: Aitutaki (whole island)

Process followed

Formation of the Aitutaki Climate Change Community Team decision making body of the project;

• Assist in the setting up of the project in Aitutaki;

• Assist in any negotiation, policy decisions and general project monitoring

CBDAMPIC

2. Formation of the Aitutaki Core CV&A Team

• Entry point at community level;• Assist in the carrying out of vulnerability

and adaptation assessments at community level;

• Help in the household surveys

CBDAMPIC AIACC

AITUTAKI COMMUNITY

TEAM

COOK ISLANDS COUNTRY TEAM

CV&A Core Team

Meitaki Atupaka-!