The Cook Islands, along with Rwanda, joins Norway in advocating for a comprehensive approach to regulating chemicals in plastic production, urging global action to mitigate plastic pollution’s dire environmental impact
Category: Cook Islands
$10 million project aims to reduce single-use plastics in Cook Islands
A new project in the Cook Islands aims to curb plastic pollution by targeting single-use plastics in the food and beverage sector, amid concerns over landfill capacity and environmental impact
The Cook Islands, on the cusp of making conservation history for the Pacific Islands region
Cook Islands is applying for the Takitumu Conservation Area to be recognised as an ‘Other Effective area-based Conservation Measure’ marking an important step in Pacific Islands conservation efforts
Cook Islands advocate for climate action funding for innovative Pacific-tailored solutions at UNGA
Cook Islands PM continues to advocate for climate action funding for innovative Pacific-tailored solutions, emphasising the importance of climate finance for the Pacific region
Cook Islands Marae Moana marine park, an example of whole of society buy-in
Cook Islands Marae Moana marine park sets an example of whole of society buy-in where there was enhanced “co-operation, unity and co-operation amongst stakeholders including technical agencies”
Cook Islands calls for ambitious targets to reverse and end plastic pollution
Cook Islands calls for bold efforts to “halt plastic pollution as a significant planetary crisis that impacts our ecosystems, biodiversity, the climate and human health.”
Cook Islands PM on board for the inaugural exploration voyage of Anuanua Moana
Cook Islands scientific crew start inaugural exploration voyage to map the seafloor of Anuanua Moana
TUPA: Unheard Voices
This documentary looks at issues affecting the tupa population on the island of Aitutaki such as habitat clearing and covering, over-consumption, and the destruction of travel routes.
Cook Islands partners up to counter climate change
Cook Islands seeks assistance from New Zealand to help their islands impacted by climate change
Cook Islands reaches ocean targets
Cook Islands continues to make progress in ocean commitments. “We look forward to the UN Ocean Conference ahead and working with our partners to bring about a healthier ocean for us all.”