Environment
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.
PAC urges NES to waive fees for public projects
Tuesday 22 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National, Parliament
The National Environment Service (NES) has been advised by the Public Accounts Committee to consider waiving permit fees for community projects by adopting a social responsibility approach.
Cost-benefit analysis of seabed mining shared at symposium
Monday 21 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
Professor Christopher Fleming, who specialises in natural resource economics and tourism economics, among other areas of research, at Australia’s Griffith University, will share two cost-benefit analyses of seabed mining at the Deep Ocean Symposium in Rarotonga on October 31.
CIIC to begin tree rehabilitation and beautification work at Panama Reserve
Monday 21 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
The Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) has announced the tree trimming, pruning and rehabilitation at the Panama Reserve will commence on Monday (today) as part of the Te Tau Papa o Avarua/Avarua Town Plan.
Cook Islands calls for fair approach to shipping decarbonisation
Tuesday 15 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
Challenges of decarbonising shipping for small island states (SIDS) must be considered carefully, according to the Cook Islands.
Government sees seabed mining as economic game-changer
Thursday 10 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands government has revealed that it sees greater economic potential in seabed mining, which has fuelled concerns from the Opposition.
Tenants face water bill burden
Tuesday 8 October 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, Environment, Health, Local, National
Rarotonga rental tenants who do not have a water connection registered in their name will not be eligible for the government’s free water subsidy.
Deep Ocean symposium free to locals
Monday 7 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
Te Puna Vai Marama, the Cook Islands Centre for Research, and Te Ipukarea Society are co-hosting a research symposium focussed on the deep sea at the end of this month.
Environmentalists slam ‘premature’ seabed minerals harvesting regulations
Monday 7 October 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands has enacted seabed minerals harvesting regulations despite concerns about the lack of ‘meaningful consultation’ and the premature nature of the legislation, given that the exploration phase is still ongoing.
Muri Environment Care Expo highlights ecological restoration progress
Friday 4 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
The inaugural Muri Environment Care Expo, concluding tonight, showcases the group’s efforts to preserve and protect their lagoon through ecological restoration activities.
Community urged to be mindful of fire safety after Ngatangiia incident
Thursday 3 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Local, National
A raging inferno fuelled by coastal winds that propelled flames up to the heights of nearby coconut trees in Ngatangiia was fortunately doused before reaching nearby properties this week.
Licensee anticipates delay in seabed exploration research
Wednesday 2 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National
Delays in the seabed minerals exploration and research are expected due to opposition and the efficiency of the regulatory system, says one of the three deep sea mining companies exploring the Cook Islands seabed.
