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
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BBNJ Preparatory Commission 3 Concludes with Mixed Outcomes
The Cook Islands engaged in discussions throughout the two-week session, participating in coordination meetings with the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS), Pacific Small Island
Cook Islands Advances BBNJ Readiness Through National Review Partnership
The review will assess existing legislation, policies, and institutional arrangements, identifying any gaps that must be addressed to support ratification and effective implementation. It will
Cook Islands Participates in Third Preparatory Commission for the High Seas Treaty
As a large ocean state, the Cook Islands is actively engaging in PrepCom3 negotiations in New York, helping shape the institutional framework of the BBNJ
Cook Islands reflects on the second session of the BBNJ Preparatory Commission.
At this session, the Cook Islands will continue to focus on ensuring that the BBNJ Agreement supports and implements science-based decision making and sustainable ocean
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