Environment
El Nino risk eases
Tuesday 11 December 2012 | Published in Environment
Rainfall should be near its usual levels across the Pacific over the coming three months, according to the latest release of the island climate update.
Coral seawall proposed for Kauvai section in Muri
Tuesday 11 December 2012 | Published in Environment
A piece of private land used to host Vaka Eiva Festival events in Muri is being developed into five studio units – complete with a covered coral seawall to protect it from further erosion.
Commercial assessments in Muri and Avana
Monday 10 December 2012 | Published in Environment
A specialist team will be working with business owners during the next week to provide free expert assessments of on-site sanitation systems at businesses and accommodation providers in Muri and Avana.
CI votes for climate change education
Friday 7 December 2012 | Published in Environment
At the end of the first week of United Nations climate change negotiations in Qatar, Cook Islands voted to adopt an eight year plan to improve public awareness on the pressing environmental issue.
Loss and damage a priority for Cooks
Friday 7 December 2012 | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands is working on an agreed text to address future loss and damages from the impacts of climate change.
Market focus Environment
Thursday 6 December 2012 | Published in Environment
Students from Apii Rutaki are hoping their environmentally-focused products will be a hit with members of the public tomorrow (Friday).
Fishing activists hit summit
Saturday 1 December 2012 | Published in Environment
Greenpeace activists this week sought conservation commitments from fishing powers taking part in the upcoming global summit on Pacific tuna fisheries.
Juvenile green turtles released
Saturday 1 December 2012 | Published in Environment
Four juvenile green turtles have been released by Ministry of Marine Resources staff in Manihiki.
Climate change funding to help pearl farmers
Friday 30 November 2012 | Published in Environment
Manihiki pearl farmers are getting international assistance to help them deal with climate change.
Sunshine Coast do the double
Friday 30 November 2012 | Published in Environment
Junior oe vaka paddlers from the Sunshine Coast dominated the open ocean race yesterday after claiming wins in the under 19 men’s and women’s 15km race divisions.
Cooks 'needs' Kyoto Protocol
Thursday 29 November 2012 | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands is lobbying for a second commitment period under the Kyoto Protocol at the United Nations climate negotiations in Qatar, despite New Zealand pulling out.
Cooks and Germany on same page
Thursday 29 November 2012 | Published in Environment
Cook Islands and Germany have met to discuss both countries’ common interests at a United Nations conference on climate change in Doha, Qatar.
Youth invited on think tank talks
Wednesday 28 November 2012 | Published in Environment
Young Cook Islanders interested in climate change have been invited to be part of a Pacific think tank.
Juniors and swimmers in action
Tuesday 27 November 2012 | Published in Environment
The junior stars of Vaka Eiva paddling will have a chance to showcase their potential when they take part in the Mapu Oe Vaka races this morning.
Community urged to conserve water
Tuesday 27 November 2012 | Published in Environment
Water shortages on Rarotonga have prompted authorities to urge the community to conserve water.
Napa wraps up Miss Earth
Tuesday 27 November 2012 | Published in Environment
After over 10 days of competition from 80 international contestants, the 2012 Miss Earth pageant was wrapped up with the coronation night on November 24.
Turn down the heat and save islands!
Saturday 24 November 2012 | Published in Environment
A recent World Bank report on climate change could shock people into action according to Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme director general David Sheppard.
Neighbourly relations the key
Friday 23 November 2012 | Published in Environment
There is an old African saying that ‘you cannot hide anything from your neighbour’.
Triad's allegations 'simply not true'
Thursday 22 November 2012 | Published in Environment
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Pacific climate change issues addressed
Wednesday 21 November 2012 | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands will be negotiating a vast range of climate change issues along with over 190 parties at the UN Climate Change Conference in Doha, Qatar that begins next week.