Stakeholders Unite to Address Single-Use Plastics in the Cook Islands

Government agencies, businesses, civil society and community representatives came together to discuss practical ways to…

Mauke Kicked Off Cook Islands World Clean Cleanup Day Activities

NES, TMO, government agencies and members of the Mauke community joined the effort across the…

Listening the Wings of Mangaia – Sea bird monitoring

The monitoring has also detected occasional Tahiti petrels, although these appear to be passing through…

NES brings home new ideas from the 4th World Seabird Conference

A strong takeaway from the conference was the wider ecological value of seabirds.

Strengthening Good Practices in Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning

The training supports the Cook Islands’ obligations under the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete…

Plastic2Paradise 2026 Competition Winners

Image: Winning 1st Place in the Rarotonga Open, Plastic Sculpture: Mariolito Tagoy / Trixie Aberde

God’s Care Goes Reusable

A simple switch can make a big difference.

Meet Mana & Moana

Mana and Moana are a reminder of how much plastic we use and throw away,…

NES Partners with Pa Enua Schools to Strengthen Environmental Education

NES, through the Pacific Ocean Litter Project, has partnered with schools in Atiu, Mangaia, Mitiaro…

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