Green, Resilient Recovery Rapid Readiness Support in the Cook Islands

The Cook Islands is seeking USD 299,135 from the Green Climate Fund to ensure its post-COVID-19 economic recovery is green and resilient. The project focuses on enhancing two primary national planning documents: the National Sustainable Development Agenda (NSDA) and the Economic Development Strategy (EDS) 2030. By recruiting a National Consultant and support staff, the government aims to move beyond high-level climate references to specific, actionable green measures, including diversifying the economy and making the tourism industry more sustainable. The project will be implemented by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management with oversight from the Climate Change Cook Islands office.

• The project seeks a total grant of USD 299,135 to be implemented over 12 months, with a first disbursement of USD 270,000 and a second of USD 29,135.
• The primary objective is to integrate specific climate and green activities into the National Sustainable Development Agenda (NSDA) and create a supplement for the Economic Development Strategy (EDS) 2030 to support the 'Greening our Economy' objective.
• The proposal identifies several priority areas for the economic recovery, including the restoration of natural capital and improving the climate resilience and environmental sustainability of the tourism industry.
• The project will be executed through the recruitment of three consultants: a GRR National Consultant to draft the strategy documents, a Project Co-ordinator based at the National Designated Authority, and a Project Administrator based at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management.
• The Cook Islands' economy suffered significant contractions due to COVID-19, with GDP predicted to drop by 5.9% in FY 2019/20 and by 19.9% in FY 2020/21.
• The project is designed to complement other GCF initiatives, including a US$3 million project to enhance the National Adaptation Programme (ENAP) and a US$26 million proposal for Direct Financing for Communities and Businesses.

APA

Green Climate Fund (2021). Green, Resilient Recovery Rapid Readiness Support in the Cook Islands. https://www.greenclimate.fund/sites/default/files/document/ci-mfem-cok-rs-004.pdf

Chicago

Green Climate Fund. Green, Resilient Recovery Rapid Readiness Support in the Cook Islands. 2021. https://www.greenclimate.fund/sites/default/files/document/ci-mfem-cok-rs-004.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{greenclimatefund2021green, author = {{Green Climate Fund}}, title = {{Green, Resilient Recovery Rapid Readiness Support in the Cook Islands}}, institution = {Green Climate Fund}, year = {2021}, month = jun, url = {https://www.greenclimate.fund/sites/default/files/document/ci-mfem-cok-rs-004.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }