NES joins first local science crew with National Geographic
The National Environment Service’s own Terena Koteka-Wiki and Jessie Nicholson joined a team of nine locally based research crew for a research expedition to the
Day: July 14, 2023
Two Cook Islanders joined Arctic voyage for marine science and conservation
As Siana stated at this voyage “the ocean is not a luxury that we can afford to lose. It is a necessity and a source
Mangaia environment week focuses on plastic waste and alternatives
The importance of Tangimama’s campaign comes at a critical time as the role of traditional knowledge, knowledge of indigenous peoples and local knowledge systems and
Cook Islands selected for natural capital pilot project
The Cook Islands, one of the selected countries within the Asia Pacific region, was represented by Angelia Williams, Director of Major Projects and Procurement Support
NES joins dialogue to strengthen application of the Noumea Convention
The Noumea Convention is an international treaty that aims to protect and preserve the environment and natural resources of the South Pacific region. The Cook
NES joins regional consultation on minerals and metals environmental management
The participation highlighted the Cook Islands’ commitment to sustainability and responsible resource management. Of particular interest were discussions on environmental management relating to sand mining,
Inform Project to improve environmental data management in the Pacific
Teariki Tearetoa, NES Research and Pa Enua Coordinator, attended the final regional meeting on the Inform Project. The Inform Project is a unified response for
Cook Islands join discussions for equitable sharing of benefits from seabed minerals activities
NES’s participation is important to understand the role of ISA and the equitable sharing of benefits. With the recent passing of the Environment (Seabed Minerals
NES join discussions on the importance of climate information
NES looks forward to a working relationship with relevant stakeholders for the benefit of our small island communities, with particular focus on the Pa Enua.
