Suwarrow Rangers now a team of three
Suwarrow Park Ranger, Johnnie Tangaroa will lead the team and will be accompanied by Assistant Park Ranger, Tracey Terei, and Karen Silk, who has been
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Controlling the African tulip tree in Rarotonga: an update on progress of the beetle biocontrol
This beetle was introduced in 2022 in an effort to control the African tulip tree which is considered one of the world’s 100 worst invasive
The Cook Islands Restoring Island Resilience (RIR) project to control invasive species is now underway.
For Atiu, these activities include assisting with the current wild pig hunting program to address concerns on food security of crops; eradicating the African tulip
Cook Islands engage in Asia Pacific Regional Consultations Ahead of Global Plastics Treaty Negotiations
These consultations reinforce the Cook Islands’ commitment to a strong and effective global agreement that addresses the root causes of plastic pollution.
Pacific Island Countries Convene for Biodiversity & Climate Change Nexus Workshop and Dialogue in Samoa
A week-long sub-regional workshop and dialogue for Pacific Island Countries was held at the SPREP headquarters in Apia, Samoa, from 26th to 30th May.
Cook Islands contributes to SPARKS resilience programme
One of the programme’s major highlights was its emphasis on nature-based solutions where Nature is Infrastructure.
Public Consultation Opens on Rarotonga Southern Passages Environmental Management Plan 2025–2028
HAVE YOUR SAY! Rarotonga Southern Passages Environmental Management Plan 2025–2028
NES Staff strengthen GIS skills to support Marine Spatial Planning in the Cook Islands
“Capacity building is more than just a qualification, it’s about equipping ourselves with the right knowledge to make better decisions for our people and our
Vavia Tangatataia Completes Postgraduate Certificate in Environmental Management
“Capacity building is more than just a qualification, it’s about equipping ourselves with the right knowledge to make better decisions for our people and our
NES supports the ratification of the BBNJ Treaty
Following the adoption of the BBNJ Agreement by the UN General Assembly in June 2023, the Cook Islands signed the Agreement on 22 September 2023
