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Release: Cook Islands reiterates commitments to ocean conservation and management at Our Ocean Conference 2024
Release: Cook Islands reiterates commitments to ocean conservation and management at Our Ocean Conference 2024

“As Cook Islanders and Pacific peoples, we have an imbedded culture of conservation and environmental management over our land and sea. This has enabled us to sustainably use our marine resources while also ensuring its protection. We have been doing this for centuries. We are conservationists.” This was the message Prime Minister Mark Brown conveyed during his recent attendance at the Our Ocean conference held in Athens, Greece.

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Joint ReleaseDede MingiOur Conservation, Our Oceans Conference, Cook Islands Leadership, Sustainable Oceans, Marae Moana, Prime Minister Mark Brown, Pacific Initiatives, Ocean Protection, Cook Islands Advocacy, Blue Pacific Continent, Ocean Leaderships, Our Oceans 2024, Regional Partnerships, Sustainable Fisheries, Plastic Pollution Solution, Ocean Governance, Marine Protection, Cook Islands Commitment, Pacific Leadership, Deep Ocean Science, Climate Resilience, Pacific Diplomacy, Ocean Stewardship, Global Cooperation, Blue Prosperity, Pacific Resilience, Seabed Minerals, Environmental Stewardship, Ocean Advocacy, Pacific Forum Leadership, Cook Islands
SBMA Release: Pacific Leaders Agree to Greater Regional Dialogue and Cooperation on Deep Sea Minerals
SBMA Release: Pacific Leaders Agree to Greater Regional Dialogue and Cooperation on Deep Sea Minerals

The 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting hosted by the Cook Islands concluded last week. Milestones included the endorsements of the 2050 Strategy Implementation Plan, the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) and the Pacific Regional Framework on Climate Mobility.

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Media ReleaseDede Mingi52PILFM, Cook Islands, Rarotonga, Seabed Minerals Authority, Prime Minister Mark Brown, Regional Dialogue, Cooperation, Seabed Minerals, Deep Sea Exploration, Deep Sea Activities, 2050 Strategy Implementation Plan, Pacific Resilience Facility PRF, Pacific Regional Framework on Climate Mobility, Pacific Islands Forum Talanoa Dialogue 2024, DSM, International Seabed Authortity (ISA), Pacific Community, Pacific Islands
Research vessel Anuanua Moana welcomed to the Cook Islands
Research vessel Anuanua Moana welcomed to the Cook Islands

To mark the arrival of their research vessel, Anuanua Moana, license holder Moana Minerals hosted a blessing and naming ceremony at Avatiu harbour yesterday.

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Press ReleaseDede MingiSeabed Minerals Authority, Cook Islands, Rarotonga, Moana Minerals Limited (Moana Minerals), Blessing, Naming, Ceremony, Moana Minerals Research and Scientific Vessel, Prime Minister Mark Brown, House of Ariki, Kaumaiti Nui Travel Tou, Hans Smit Director & CEO Moana Minerals
Aitutaki supports seabed minerals exploration
Aitutaki supports seabed minerals exploration

Last week, a delegation led by Prime Minister Mark Brown visited Aitutaki to carry out consultations on the seabed minerals (SBM) sector. The public expressed generally strong support for the Government’s development of the sector, and the current Exploration Programme underway.

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Press ReleaseDede MingiSeabed Minerals Authority, Cook Islands, Rarotonga, Aitutaki, Consultations, Seabed Minerals Exploration, Community Consultations, School Consultations, Prime Minister Mark Brown, Seabed Minerals Commissioner Alex Herman, Bishop Tutai Pere, George George Williamson, CIC Limited (CIC), CIIC Seabed Resources Limited (CIICSR), Moana Minerals Limited (Moana Minerals)
‘We’re after the same thing’ – PM Brown reacts to NZ’s call for ban on seabed mining
‘We’re after the same thing’ – PM Brown reacts to NZ’s call for ban on seabed mining

As the New Zealand government moves towards a moratorium on deep sea mining in international waters, Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown claims both governments are actually after the same thing. Matthew Littlewood and Caleb Fotheringham report.

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Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says his government’s stance on deep sea mining might end up in a ‘different vaka’ to New Zealand.
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says his government’s stance on deep sea mining might end up in a ‘different vaka’ to New Zealand.

The issue has proved contentious, with various environmental groups, such as Te Ipukarea Society, calling for a moratorium or outright ban on the practice.

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CI NEWSDede MingiSeabed Minerals Authority, Cook Islands, Rarotonga, Moratorium, Prime Minister Mark Brown, New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister, Nanaia Mahuta, Deep Sea Activities
SBMA Release: Historic First Seabed Minerals Exploration Licences Granted
SBMA Release: Historic First Seabed Minerals Exploration Licences Granted

SBMA Release: Historic in the Cook Islands - The first signing of three SBM exploration licences with companies CIC, CIIC Seabed Resources, and Moana Minerals took place on February 23, 2022.

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Press ReleaseDede MingiSeabed Minerals Authority, First SBM Exploration LIcences, Granting Ceremony, Licensing Process, Media Release, Historic, Cook Islands, Rarotonga, SBMA Commissioner, Alex Herman, Prime Minister Mark Brown, CIC Limited (CIC), CIIC Seabed Resources Limited (CIICSR), Moana Minerals Limited (Moana Minerals)
SBMA Release: Cabinet approves three Seabed Minerals Exploration Licences
SBMA Release: Cabinet approves three Seabed Minerals Exploration Licences

SBMA Release: “This is a historic milestone for our country – the first SBM exploration licences granted by the Cook Islands” said the Minister for Seabed Minerals, Prime Minister Hon Mark Brown.

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Press ReleaseDede MingiSeabed Minerals Authority, Seabed Minerals Minister, Prime Minister Mark Brown, SBM Advisory Committee Chair, Bishop Tutai Pere, Cabinet, Seabed Minerals Exploration Licences, Cook Islands, Rarotonga, Announcement, CIC Limited (CIC), CIIC Seabed Resources Limited (CIICSR), Moana Minerals Limited (Moana Minerals)