Seventh Pacific Invasive Learning Network strengthens regional action in Palau
A key outcome of the meeting was renewed commitment to deeper regional collaboration.
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NES Staff Participate in Youth and Women’s Parliament
Three NES staff recently participated in the Cook Islands Youth and Women’s Parliament Programmes, gaining firsthand experience in parliamentary processes, national policy discussions, and leadership
NES Strengthens Environmental Planning Through LiDAR Training
Government technical staff recently completed a five-day LiDAR training workshop, building skills in drone mapping, GIS, and environmental monitoring to support climate resilience and informed
National Action Plan on Plastic Pollution in the Cook Islands.
The National Action Plan will provide a coordinated national framework to help reduce plastic pollution across the Cook Islands through practical, realistic, and achievable actions.
Local Communities Drive Development of Island Environment Management Plans
The next steps involve collating all feedback received during the consultations and preparing a draft IEMP. This draft will then be shared back with the
Let’s Talk Trash: Rethinking Waste at NES
Over a three-week audit period, the NES office generated 41.43kg of waste
Three Project ENUA Workshops, One Week Shaping the Future of Rarotonga’s Environment
From national coordination to island realities, reflecting on progress and strengthening how we care for our land, forests, and communities.
NES invites further public feedback on updated Avatiu Shopping Mall EIA report and revised plans
The proposal is for a new elevated shopping mall with several retail units, covered walkways, a shared toilet block, ground-level/under-building parking and on-site parking. The
Pacific Region Workshop on Nagoya Protocol and the BBNJ Agreement
The workshop aimed at supporting countries in their preparation for the implementation of the BBNJ Agreement, particularly to provide a deeper understanding of the scientific
Pacific SIDS Strengthen UNCCD Reporting Capacity in Rarotonga
A key discussion was the need for global reporting systems to better reflect small island realities.