Addressing substances that deplete the ozone layer
OEWG46, an integral part of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that deplete the ozone layer, brought together Parties from across the globe, including the Cook
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Integrating ecosystem services into policy
Cook Islands delegation, Fred Nicholas from NES, Andre Tuiravakai from MFEM, and Lavinia Tama from ADB, attended the People Planet Prosperity (3Ps) Forum 2024 and
New declaration on the ‘3R’ and circular economy
ailean Henderson from NES recently attended the Pacific Small Islands Developing States Consultation Meeting regarding the Pre-Zero Draft of the New Declaration on 3R and
NES joins plastics roundtable discussions
The purpose of the WWF roundtable was to discuss these concepts and identify possible opportunities to merge or join the proposals.
NES receives EIA application for public consultation
This Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report has been prepared to ensure that possible adverse environmental, social and economic impacts are identified and avoided, minimized or
Cook Islands inaugural hosting of regional invasive species conference
The event will bring together over 70 invasive species professionals and practitioners from across the Pacific region and within the Cook Islands including Atiu and
Cook Islands delegate contributes to UN Environment strategic planning
NES Director Halatoa Fua, attended the 11th annual subcommittee of Permanent Representatives (CPR), which is the working body of the secretariat, member states, and observers,
NES surveys environment knowledge and attitudes in the community
The team have completed over 20 comprehensive surveys, with ongoing efforts throughout this week to ensure comprehensive community participation. Participation in the survey is voluntary
NES contributes to the establishment of a global science-policy panel
In June 2024, Benjamin Maxwell, Senior Environmental Compliance Officer from the National Environment Service represented the Cook Islands at a series of critical international environmental
Cook Islands participates in global working group on droughts
Hayley Weeks, NES Manager of Environmental Partnerships, attended UNCCD’s third Intergovernmental Working Group on the Midterm Evaluation (IWG-MTE) of its 2018-2030 Strategic Framework recently concluded
