Initial National Communication of the Cook Islands. Country/Territory Cook Islands Document type Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Environment gen., Fisheries, Cultivated plants Keyword Agricultural land Climate change Disasters Crops/grasses Food security Genetic resources Ex-situ conservation Biodiversity Capacity building Coastal zone management Community management Data collection/reporting Ecosystem preservation Emissions Environmental security Integrated management Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Land-use planning Monitoring Erosion Flood Energy conservation/energy production Protection of environment Protection of habitats Public health Public participation Risk assessment/management Sustainable development Waste management Transport/storage Water quality standards Aquatic animals Aquatic plants Protection of species Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes Plant protection Plant variety Quarantine Pests/diseases Geographical area ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific Abstract The Initial National Communication of the Cook Islands is a national policy with a multi-sectoral approach. This policy lays down adaptation and mitigation strategies based on an integrated and comprehensive approach, which encompasses the health and well-being of the nation. Full text English Website unfccc.int