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NES undertakes training on SPREP ACP MEA phase III programme

This week NES welcomed SPREP representatives from Samoa to deliver several key training sessions.

Conservation group considers ‘necessary’ biodiversity regulations

An informal group with a primary objective to provide environmental advice to the National Environment Service is now considering regulations ‘necessary for the protection of biodiversity in the Cook Islands’.

Safeguarding unique ecosystems in the South Pacific

February 2022 - Despite its tiny land mass, the Cook Islands is responsible for a huge swathe of ocean and is home to many unique – and uniquely threatened – species of flora and fauna.

Travelling with shells or animal matter?

If you are intending on leaving the Cook Islands with local food or animal matter such as shells it is best that you visit the National Environment Service (NES) in Avarua to check whether you need a CITES Permit to ensure your food or souvenirs will not be confiscated at your

Cook Islands Tropical Seafloor Secrets Revealed

NIWA scientists and Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) have used satellite technology to chart the Cook Islands’ seafloor in never-before-seen detail.

Marae Moana Marine Park

Oct 29, 2021 Cook Islands Tourism

Global Environment Facility (GEF) workshop gets underway

Monday 31 January 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Environment, 

Cabinet approves Seabed Minerals Exploration Licenses

Thursday 17 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment,