Cook Islands report : case study on Interlinkages, Synergies and Coordination among Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAS)

Abstract

The study investigated the situation of three Pacific small island nations concerning. While the detail of the specific situations varied there were several common underlying themes which probably apply to a majority of smaller developing countries seeking to negotiate, ratify and implement national responsibilities for MEAs. The attached reports address the specific situations of the Cook Islands. Palau and Vanuatu. This summary addresses some current and potential broader issues for the South Pacific Region and more generally for developing Islands countries