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,…
Pacific Region Workshop on Nagoya Protocol and the BBNJ AgreementÂ
The workshop aimed at supporting countries in their preparation for the implementation of the BBNJ…
Pacific SIDS Strengthen UNCCD Reporting Capacity in Rarotonga
A key discussion was the need for global reporting systems to better reflect small island…
POLP supports waste and plastic reduction efforts in Mitiaro
Tematangarengare school leader Joanna shared, “Te tama tatou enua, akamatutu katoa ia tatou kia ma…
The Fifteenth Convention of Migratory Species (CMS) elected the Cook Islands as the new Oceania Standing Committee member, and Chair of the Budget & Finance Sub-committee
Migratory species are in accelerating decline globally. At CMS COP15, the Cook Islands secured key…
Regional Workshop on the promotion of the London Protocol and the Noumea Dumping ProtocolÂ
Some of the key themes discussed during the workshop included the implementation of the international…
BBNJ Preparatory Commission 3 Concludes with Mixed Outcomes
The Cook Islands engaged in discussions throughout the two-week session, participating in coordination meetings with…
 Progress Update on the Environment Bill 2026
The development of the Bill has been informed by an extensive consultation process undertaken between…
Atiu Advances Action on Plastic PollutionÂ
The National Environment Service (NES), with support from the Pacific Ocean Litter Project (POLP), has…