News article with information on how Australian Government-funded research is helping the Cook Islands understand how to adapt its infrastructure and plan for more intense cyclones and extreme weather.
The activities featured in this 2-page news article were supported by the Australian Government's Pacific Adaptation Strategy Assistance Program (PASAP). PASAP assisted 15 partner countries to assess their vulnerability to climate change and incorporate adaptive measures into planning and development.
During the last 15 years, the Cook Islands has experienced more intense storms where flooding and wave surge have severely damaged coastal infrastructure.