Environment
Climate change pushback if Trump wins
Tuesday 5 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
The leading Cook Islands environmental lobby group says that if Donald Trump wins the United States elections, it will push back on climate change negotiations made since he was last in office.
Keep our water free, Don't exploit our water: Pa Metua
Monday 4 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Local, National
Landowner appeals to MPs to revoke water charges.
Deep ocean groundings
Saturday 2 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, Features, National, Weekend
Journalist Rachel Reeves shares insights and revelations from this week’s Deep Sea Symposium hosted by the Cook Islands Centre For Research (Te Puna Vai Marama).
Economist cautions Cook Islands amid US$467M net benefit findings
Saturday 2 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National
Seabed mining may not yield the bonanza some are counting on, according to some commentators speaking at this week’s Deep Ocean Symposium.
TTV believes tariffs will lead to conservation of water
Friday 1 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Environment, Local, National
Rarotonga’s water Authority, To Tatou Vai (TTV) says evidence has shown that throughout the Pacific, if a tariff is introduced water consumption will decrease and people will begin to conserve water.
Deep Sea symposium probes nodule mining
Friday 1 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National
Around a hundred local and overseas speakers, ocean lovers, local authorities and government ministers turned up to yesterday’s Deep Sea symposium which provides Cook Islands with more knowledge of deep sea mining.
NES addresses risks of wildlife endangerment
Friday 1 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National
The National Environment Service (NES) has addressed the broader implications for local turtle populations and ongoing conservation efforts, following concerns over an incident where a young boy and a woman were reportedly caught attempting to steal turtles last week.
Robot doesn’t destroy seabed habitat
Thursday 31 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National
A foreign company has proposed to bring in a robot to harvest the seabed, write Tailia Mika.
Environment watchdog calls for regulation on turtle harvesting
Thursday 31 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National
Environment watchdog and lobby group Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) is calling on government to develop regulations to prevent turtle harvesting. Talaia Mika reports.
Symposium to reveal additional poll findings
Thursday 31 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
In-depth results from a recent and controversial poll will be shared at todays Deep Ocean Symposium, hosted jointly by Te Puna Vai Marama and Te Ipukarea Society and held at USP.
Seabed mining exploration to continue for years following findings
Thursday 31 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands Government through the Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) has revealed that the exploration of deep sea mining will continue for a few more years giving time for findings to be analysed and this will take months and years.
ICI alleviates self help in Aitutaki
Wednesday 30 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National, Outer Islands
Aitutaki mayor Nick Henry has acknowledged Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) for stepping in to assist with the water supply challenges in Aitutaki.
Cook Islands sets climate change goals for COP29
Wednesday 30 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
The Cook Islands delegation to the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC, COP29 will advocate for climate finance, keeping 1.5 degrees alive and transparency in negotiations.
Cook Islands to host Deep Sea international conference
Tuesday 29 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands is set to host the international Deep Ocean Symposium on Thursay to further explore the impact of seabed exploration and “mining on our future”.
Green climate fund direct access accreditation a milestone
Tuesday 29 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
CINews journalist Melina Etches in this report explains the banking milestone reached by the bank of the Cook Islands in gaining accreditation as a Green Climate Fund direct access entity.
Ongoing water challenge ‘a big concern’ for fire brigade
Saturday 26 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, Local, National
Ongoing water supply shortages are a nightmare for firefighters like the Puaikura Fire Brigade.
Report launched at deep ocean symposium
Saturday 26 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
A new research report will be launched at the Deep Ocean Symposium taking place at USP on Thursday next week.
Project removes 315 tons of legacy waste in Rarotonga
Friday 25 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
The Titā ki te Titā kore project successfully collected and disposed of over 300 tonnes of e-waste and whiteware in Rarotonga, addressing environmental and health risks associated with improper disposal.
Cook Islands submits national target for biodiversity conservation
Thursday 24 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands National Environment Service (NES) delegation to the Convention on Biological Diversity 16th Conference of the Parties (CBD COP16) has successfully submitted the country’s national target in alignment with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF).
Shell-shocked: Environmentalists outraged by attempted turtle theft
Wednesday 23 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National
A teenager and a woman were caught “stealing” a Pacific green sea turtle in the early hours of Tuesday, raising concerns among environmentalists and the public about the harassment of marine life.
