Climate and Disaster Compatible Development Policy 2013-2016. Country/Territory Cook Islands Document type Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleStrengthening the resilience of our islands and our communities to Climate Change. Subject Environment gen. Keyword Biodiversity Capacity building Climate change Community management Data collection/reporting Disasters Ecosystem preservation Education Emissions Environmental security Financing Energy conservation/energy production Gender Land-use planning Marine area Monitoring Policy/planning Protection of environment Research Social protection Soil conservation/soil improvement Sustainable development Waste management Transport/storage Geographical area ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific Entry into force notes 2013-2016. Abstract The Climate and Disaster Compatible Development Policy is a national policy with a cross-sectoral approach. The timeframe of this Policy is 3 years between 2013 and 2016. The purpose of this Policy is to ensure sustainable development through effective management of climate and disaster risks and emission reduction. Full text English Website www.pacificclimatechange.net