Monday 16 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National
The four-day conference, which began in 1970, will be held from Monday to Thursday this week at the National Auditorium, gathering marine minerals experts from over 25 countries.
UMC is the world’s largest gathering of ocean mineral stakeholders, including government, academic, and commercial sector professionals.
For the first time, the conference will be opened for local residents to attend which will discuss topics such as:
Hosted by the International Marine Minerals Society (IMMS) with the Cook Islands Government under the theme, “Going Deep: Getting the Science Right for informed Decision,” the conference explores all things ocean minerals, from cutting-edge technologies and environmental sustainability to the regulatory frameworks shaping the future of deep-sea minerals.
The conference is presented by the IMMS in partnership with the government of the Cook Islands and this year's technical programme will be chaired by Dr. John Wiltshire, president of IMMS.
According to a statement, Cook Islands Prime Minister and Minister for Seabed Minerals, Mark Brown, and the Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) are thrilled to be one of the many sponsors for the conference.
“For the first time ever, IMMS is offering free access to Cook Islands residents not registered for the conference! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to hear directly from world-leading experts in marine minerals,” SBMA said.
“The SBMA is proud to support UMC, reflecting the Cook Islands’ commitment to sustainability, scientific research, and environmental stewardship.”
Comments
June Hosking on 16/09/2024
I received the email invite to all Cook Islanders from our Mauke mail out at the end of last week. If anyone wanted to attend they would be hard pushed to get on a flight. We have only two flights a week and its often full. I bookweeks, even months in advance. Shame about the last minute invite.