Environment
Iro accepts 2022 Seacology Prize
Saturday 8 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
Ocean advocate and former rugby league star Kevin Iro acknowledged ancestors in his 2022 Seacology Prize acceptance speech on Thursday.
Plastic waste is growing at an unhealthy rate
Saturday 8 October 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, Opinion
In efforts to smash out plastic waste, Te Ipukarea Society partnered up with Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) to run a month-long “Plastic Battle competition”.
Superpowers must commit to climate change funding
Wednesday 5 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
The world’s largest countries profit from polluting and should finance climate adaption for Pacific Island nations, says a Cook Islands environment lobby group.
Step up and deliver now, PM Brown tells United States
Thursday 29 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has called on the United States to join in the global fight against climate change during a busy first day of the inaugural United States-Pacific Islands summit.
Cooks set to ban importation of ozone-depleting products
Saturday 24 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National
The Cook Islands is pushing ahead with rules banning the importation of all ozone-depleting products by 2030.
Kākerōri revitalisation project wins major conservation award
Thursday 22 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, Local, National
A project which has brought a native Cook Islands bird species back from the brink of extinction has won a major international conservation award.
Increased likelihood of flooding
Wednesday 21 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National, Weather
People living in low-lying areas should brace themselves for the likelihood of flooding in the coming months, as the Cook Islands is due to experience another La Nina season.
750 kilos of waste from clean-up day
Tuesday 20 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
Clean Up the Cooks Day on Friday resulted in a waste haul of 750.8 kilograms – the majority being general waste and scrap metal.
Iro wins top ocean prize
Tuesday 20 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
Ocean advocate and former rugby league star Kevin Iro has been named the recipient of the 2022 Seacology Prize for his commitment towards the world’s largest multi-use marine park, Marae Moana.
The importance of local knowledge in award winning project
Monday 19 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, Local, 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 at a Gala Awards Ceremony in South Korea recently. The Coconet TV spoke to Cook Island architect Romani Katoa on how he became involved, why it’s important for local Pacific Islanders to work on these kinds of projects, how he got into architecture and more in a quick Q&A below.
Businesses support Clean up the Cooks campaign
Saturday 17 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
The National Environment Service (NES) held its Clean Up The Cooks event on Friday. Volunteers were allocated places to collect waste by NES, which also provided bags.
Water quality survey raises concern over stream health
Friday 16 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National
A report into Rarotonga and Aitutaki’s water quality shows good results for lagoons, but some concern for streams.
PM slams world superpowers for lack of action on climate change
Tuesday 13 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown criticised world superpowers for lack of action on climate change in his speech at the Green Climate Fund (GCF) conference in South Korea yesterday.
‘Clean Up the Cook Islands’ campaign
Monday 12 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands residents are being urged to join the annual Clean Up The Cooks event on Friday, September 16.
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.
