PACC Demonstration Guide: 'climate proofing' coastal development on Mangaiai Island, Cook Islands (PACC Technical Report No. 13)

Abstract

In the Cook Islands, the PACC project focuses on coastal zone management on Mangaia Island. The objective of the project is to ‘climate proof’ coastal infrastructure, both through on-the-ground activities and also by mainstreaming climate risk into relevant policy and planning for the coastal zone. After early consultations, climate proofing of Mangaia harbour became the main focus for the demonstration project. This report provides a comprehensive description of the demonstration project, from inception and early planning stages through design and implementation, and monitoring and evaluation. It also presents best practices and lessons learned along the way that could guide others carrying out similar adaptation activities.