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The GCCA+ SUPA project, funded by the European Union is delivered collaboratively by SPREP, SPC and USP with the aim to enhance climate change adaptation and resilience within the Pacific region

Mangaia is one of three islands in the Cook Islands remains governed by the traditional leaders and part of the southern group of islands in the Pa Enua where water supply systems are more established. Results of a recent impact assessment field trip to Mangaia call attention to the important role local indigenous knowledge factored in complimenting tangible on-the-ground actions as an exemplar of people resilience to tackling adverse impacts of climate change.

Sustainable financing systems, such as the Cook Islands Advanced and disposal fee, are legislative instruments designed to create a way to sustainably fund waste management and recycling.

The implementation of asbestos Management Policy and regulation, including a ban on the important of asbestos will provide significant in roads to the eventual elimination of asbestos related disease.