The Statistics for Development Division (SDD) of the Pacific Community (SPC) in the release of the report for the Cook Islands Climate Change Survey (CCS) 2023–2024. The publication of this report represents a further step by the Statistics Office in its attempt to provide a wider range of statistics for use by government and the general public.

This report presents the findings of a comprehensive survey on Climate Change, conducted to better
understand public perceptions, awareness, and behaviours related to this critical issue.

CISO would like to thank the dedicated field interviewers, whose hard work and commitment ensured the successful completion of the data collection process and also, the household members who generously took the time to participate in this survey.

And lastly, the team at the Cook Islands Statistics Office (CISO) MFEM that adapted and integrated the Natural Disaster and CCS questionnaire; colleagues at SPC–SDD that supported the survey’s sampling design, prepared databases, processed and analysed data and produced this report. Their commitment to addressing Climate Change has been instrumental in bringing this important study to life.

This report aims to contribute to ongoing discussions on Climate Change and support efforts toward
finding sustainable solutions.