Environment
Pacific nations make their own decisions, says SBMA
Saturday 10 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) says it respects the right of Pacific nations to make decisions regarding the sustainable development of resources in response to French Polynesia’s vote to temporary ban seabed mining projects.
Fisheries important to the recovery of Pacific economies
Wednesday 7 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National
The Pacific Fisheries Ministers meeting held in Kiribati identified maximising value from their fisheries as key to supporting the economic recovery from Covid-19.
Designer’s Cook Islands climate crisis plans win two international awards
Tuesday 6 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
The first-ever town plan for Avarua – the capital of the Cook Islands – has won an International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) award for its response to the climate crisis.
Free classes: Taking small steps to improve food production
Monday 5 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, Local, National
Free agriculture classes are returning that focus on permaculture, regenerative farming and sustainable living.
US$16m batteries store Sun’s energy, reduce oil need
Friday 2 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
Three newly commissioned battery systems on Rarotonga which cost US$16 million (approx. NZ$24m) will reduce the island’s dependence on oil-fuelled power generation and continue the shift to solar power.
Western bank gabions stabilise Takuvaine stream
Monday 29 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
Contractors are continuing the widening and stabilisation of the Takuvaine stream bank where it approaches the new Empire bridge in Avarua.
Private sector joining forces with government to battle climate change
Friday 26 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
A meeting to help the private sector ‘raise ambitions’ for climate resilience is being hosted by the Chamber of Commerce today.
MFEM backs catastrophe risk insurance company
Friday 26 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National
At the recent Forum Economic Ministers Meeting (FEMM) sponsored by the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) and held in Port Vila, Vanuatu, attendees were captivated by a unique presentation by the region’s Pacific Catastrophe Risk Insurance Company (PCRIC).
School Garden Project gains momentum
Wednesday 24 August 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment, National
The School Garden Programme run by the Ministry of Agriculture with support of local non-governmental organisation, Te Korero O Te Ōrau, is gaining momentum.
Climate change funding welcomed
Saturday 20 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National
The head of the Cook Islands Climate Change project unit has welcomed the New Zealand Government’s announcement of support for climate change initiatives across the Pacific.
Sad ending to save beached baby whale
Saturday 20 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
Efforts to try and save a baby whale (calf) in Aitutaki’s lagoon on Wednesday ended sadly when the calf was discovered dead the following day.
Call to conserve water as island enters dry period
Monday 8 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
To Tatou Vai water authority is asking people to conserve water as Rarotonga enters a three-month drought spell.
Even support for seabed mineral mining
Saturday 30 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
A Cook Islands New’ political poll shows an even split of people in the country for and against future seabed mining in Cook Islands waters.
Call for bold approach to environment policies
Tuesday 26 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National
An environmental advocacy group is calling on the Cook Islands’ political parties to be bold in their approach to the environment policies.
Muri Lagoon the 'best it's been since 2017'
Tuesday 26 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
The large swells that left a trail of destruction two weeks ago have cleared the Muri Lagoon of seaweed with one tourist operator saying it’s the best he’s seen it in five years.
Te Ipukarea Society hold annual AGM
Saturday 16 July 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
On Wednesday evening this past week Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) held its 26th Annual General Meeting at the Karika Palace.
Rarotonga records coldest day of the year
Friday 8 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
Rarotonga recorded its coldest day yesterday with temperatures dropping to 17.3 degrees celsius at 2.30am.
'Support moratorium on seabed mining'
Thursday 7 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National
An environmental advocacy group is calling on the Cook Islands’ politicians to support a moratorium on seabed mining.
Cooks promote Marae Moana project in Lisbon
Tuesday 5 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National
The Cook Islands representative at the United Nations Ocean Conference is calling for more partners to further support the country’s Marae Moana project.
Vetiver developments in the Cook Islands gains momentum
Tuesday 5 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands has been featured by The Vetiver Network International (TVNI) as a case study Small Island Developing State in a review of Vetiver System applications.
