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United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs Sustainable Development

Waste Management and Sanitation Improvement (WMI) Programme

Ministry of Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) - WATSAN (Water, Waste & Sanitation) Unit
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    Description
    Description
    The Cook Islands Government, New Zealand and Australian Governments funded Waste Management and Sanitation Improvement (WMI) Programme has been the main programme for the Cook Islands in the sanitation sector since 2011. The three-year programme has funding of NZ$4.7 million from NZ/AusAid, and a commitment of additional related funding of NZ$585,000 from the Government of the Cook Islands. Running from 1 March 2011 until 30 June 2014, the programme has a number of outputs and outcomes aimed at establishing a platform for and initiating key work streams for delivery of ongoing improvements in sanitation.The main work areas and outcomes of the WMI Programme are:-Support to the establishment, resourcing and development of the WATSAN Unit, which has responsibility amongst other things for managing delivery of the WMI Programme.-Implementation of a pilot project in the Muri-Avana area of Rarotonga, to upgrade all domestic sanitation systems to comply with existing requirements under the Public Health Act and Regulations.
    Implementation of the Project/Activity

    The commitment/partnership has been achieved through the collaborative efforts and processes of the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) and Cook Islands Government through MFEM as the recipient agency and ICI as the implementing agency.The WATSAN unit of ICI has the responsibility for managing and implementing a range of projects and programmes in the areas of water, waste and sanitation throughout the Cook Islands. The Waste Management and Sanitation Improvement Programme (WMI) is one of the key programmes that relate to sanitation, funded by the New Zealand Aid and AusAid with donor administration provided by the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) in Rarotonga.Overall governance of the programme is provided by the respective donor and administrative organisations, the Secretary of ICI and other relevant government Ministries and organisations.

    Capacity
    Governed

    The commitment/partnership is governed through the collaborative partnership between the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) (through the donor harmonized programme of NZ and Australian official development assistance to the Cook Islands) and Cook Islands Government through Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) as the recipient agency and ICI as the implementing agency.ICI, as the implementing agency, is responsible for the WATSAN (Water, Waste and Sanitation) Unit.

    Partners
    Cook Islands Government
    New Zealand and Australian Governments through the NZ Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) Donor Harmonised Programme of NZ and Australian Official Development Assistance to the Cook Islands 2008-12

    Goal 6

    Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

    Goal 6

    6.1

    By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all

    6.1.1

    Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services

    6.2

    By 2030, achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations

    6.2.1

    Proportion of population using (a) safely managed sanitation services and (b) a hand-washing facility with soap and water

    6.3

    By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globally

    6.3.1

    Proportion of domestic and industrial wastewater flows safely treated

    6.3.2

    Proportion of bodies of water with good ambient water quality

    6.4

    By 2030, substantially increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity and substantially reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcity
    6.4.1

    Change in water-use efficiency over time

    6.4.2

    Level of water stress: freshwater withdrawal as a proportion of available freshwater resources

    6.5

    By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate

    6.5.1

    Degree of integrated water resources management 

    6.5.2

    Proportion of transboundary basin area with an operational arrangement for water cooperation

    6.6

    By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes
    6.6.1

    Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time

    6.a

    By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies
    6.a.1

    Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan

    6.b

    Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management

    6.b.1

    Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management

    Goal 12

    Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

    Goal 12

    12.1

    Implement the 10-Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns, all countries taking action, with developed countries taking the lead, taking into account the development and capabilities of developing countries

    12.1.1

    Number of countries developing, adopting or implementing policy instruments aimed at supporting the shift to sustainable consumption and production

    12.2

    By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources

    12.2.1

    Material footprint, material footprint per capita, and material footprint per GDP

    12.2.2

    Domestic material consumption, domestic material consumption per capita, and domestic material consumption per GDP

    12.3

    By 2030, halve per capita global food waste at the retail and consumer levels and reduce food losses along production and supply chains, including post-harvest losses

    12.3.1

    (a) Food loss index and (b) food waste index

    12.4

    By 2020, achieve the environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes throughout their life cycle, in accordance with agreed international frameworks, and significantly reduce their release to air, water and soil in order to minimize their adverse impacts on human health and the environment

    12.4.1
    Number of parties to international multilateral environmental agreements on hazardous waste, and other chemicals that meet their commitments and obligations in transmitting information as required by each relevant agreement
    12.4.2

    (a) Hazardous waste generated per capita; and (b) proportion of hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment

    12.5

    By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse

    12.5.1

    National recycling rate, tons of material recycled

    12.6

    Encourage companies, especially large and transnational companies, to adopt sustainable practices and to integrate sustainability information into their reporting cycle

    12.6.1
    Number of companies publishing sustainability reports

    12.7

    Promote public procurement practices that are sustainable, in accordance with national policies and priorities

    12.7.1

    Number of countries implementing sustainable public procurement policies and action plans

    12.8

    By 2030, ensure that people everywhere have the relevant information and awareness for sustainable development and lifestyles in harmony with nature

    12.8.1

    Extent to which (i) global citizenship education and (ii) education for sustainable development are mainstreamed in (a) national education policies; (b) curricula; (c) teacher education; and (d) student assessment

    12.a

    Support developing countries to strengthen their scientific and technological capacity to move towards more sustainable patterns of consumption and production

    12.a.1

    Installed renewable energy-generating capacity in developing and developed countries (in watts per capita)

    12.b

    Develop and implement tools to monitor sustainable development impacts for sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products

    12.b.1

    Implementation of standard accounting tools to monitor the economic and environmental aspects of tourism sustainability

    12.c

    Rationalize inefficient fossil-fuel subsidies that encourage wasteful consumption by removing market distortions, in accordance with national circumstances, including by restructuring taxation and phasing out those harmful subsidies, where they exist, to reflect their environmental impacts, taking fully into account the specific needs and conditions of developing countries and minimizing the possible adverse impacts on their development in a manner that protects the poor and the affected communities

    12.c.1

    Amount of fossil-fuel subsidies (production and consumption) per unit of GDP

    Residential Sanitation Systems Upgrade in Muri/Avana pilot area of Rarotonga - over 200 homes upgraded.
    Commercial System Compliance - Review and assess 30+ commercial properties in the Muri/Avana pilot area
    Implementation of Water Quality Monitoring programme with Ministry of Marine Resources for the pilot area
    High Level long term sanitation options assessment for the Cook Islands propsoing upgrades of onsite sanitation systems up to 1000 homes on Rarotonga and Aitutaki
    Financing (in USD)
    Total project cost over the three years up to NZ$4.7Million
    In-kind contribution
    Cook Islands Government in kind contribution $585,000 in addition to provision of office space, furniture etc
    Staff / Technical expertise
    Procurement of essential technical/specialised staff to implement work activities under various workstreams
    Title Progress Status Submitted
    Partnership Progress 2018-10-26 On track
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    Action Network
    Small Island Developing States
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    Timeline
    30 June 2014 (date of completion)
    Entity
    Government
    SDGs
    Region
    1. Asia and Pacific
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    New Zealand
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    Contact Information

    Tekao Herrmann, Manager of WATSAN (Water, Waste & Sanitation) Division