Press Releases

Ocean Dialogue unites voices on collaborative action for shared ocean priorities

Partnerships must become the norm, not the exception. This was emphasised at the Ocean Dialogue convened during the inaugural Global Nature Positive Summit (GNPS) held in Sydney, Australia this week. The dialogue brought together First Nations...

ADB Appoints Emma Veve as Director General for Pacific

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (3 February 2025) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Emma Veve as Director General of its Pacific Department (PARD), where she will be responsible for the department’s vision and strategy in the subregion....

Small Islands Developing States leadership magnified by the Cook Islands at SIDS4

28 May 2024, Antigua and Barbuda - The leadership of Small Islands Developing States was highlighted by the Cook Islands Prime Minister who is the Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders, at the fourth International Conference on Small Islands...

Cook Islands adopts regenerative approach to Tourism Development

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed many vulnerabilities in the tourism sector; for some, this was the window of opportunity to rethink tourism. One pathway is through this concept that has increasingly received attention as an approach to tourism...

Magnifying Pacific issues in a global declaration on waste

16 May 2024 - Pacific voices were given the lens to magnify their concerns when it comes to waste management on the global stage. Over a two-day period, Pacific Islands have undergone consultations for their input into the Pre-Zero Draft...

Te Ipukarea Society Leads Sustainable Tourism Efforts to Preserve Paradise in the Cook Islands

Standing as a beacon of environmental stewardship in the Cook Islands, Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) a Non Government Environmental Organisation (NGO) is devoted to safeguarding the cherished beauty of Ipukarea for posterity. Founded on the principle...

Cook Islands calls for ambitious targets to reverse and end plastic pollution

24 April 2023, Rarotonga, Cook Islands - “Saying No to single-use plastics” is not enough, much more must be done by our global community to address the plastic crisis we now face. Recognising this, the UN Environment Assembly passed a resolution...

Partnerships formalised at Plastics Treaty talks to empower a resilient Cook Islands

25 April 2024, Ottawa Canada - Enhancing Cook Islands capacity and learning opportunities when it comes to science, environment and legal policy is at the core of a partnership between the National Environment Service and Monash University in...

Pacific Resort Hotel Group, Cook Islands Tourism and Air New Zealand Launch Cook Islands Tourism Leadership Programme

Air New Zealand, Cook Islands Tourism, and Pacific Resort Hotel Group are delighted to announce the establishment of the Cook Islands Tourism Leadership Programme. This initiative underscores Pacific Resort Hotel Groups’ commitment to supporting...

Pacific Invasive Species Battlers Embrace GEDSI and Traditional Knowledge

14 August 2024, Rarotonga, Cook Islands - Regional participants attending the sixth Pacific Invasive Learning Network (PILN) meeting reaffirmed the importance of applying Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) and traditional...

Pacific Islands gather in Funafuti for first-ever Plastic Dialogue

7 August 2024, Funafuti Tuvalu - With the community of nations deadlocked in international negotiations to conclude a global instrument to end plastic pollution by the end of 2024, a first-of-its-kind Plastic Dialogue was convened today in...

Pacific countries and SPREP envision future of work to manage waste and pollution

8 August 2024, Funafuti Tuvalu - Waste management and pollution control remains one of the most pressing environmental issues facing the Pacific, a region already struggling with the impacts of the triple planetary crises of climate change,...

Pacific Islands region waste management challenges under the microscope at Fourth Clean Pacific Roundtable

5 August 2024, Funafuti Tuvalu - Officials and delegates at the Fourth Clean Pacific Roundtable (4CPRT) have been urged to develop tailor-made waste disposal and management measures that are of practical use and application to circumstances in...

The Cook Islands, on the cusp of making conservation history for the Pacific Islands region

7 February 2024, Rarotonga, Cook Islands - Dedicated towards conserving Cook Islands biodiversity, the island nation is applying for the Takitumu Conservation Area to be recognised as an ‘Other Effective area-based Conservation Measure’. If...

Pacific Tourism Organisation Partners with FSM-Yap to Drive Data Excellence for Sustainable Development

The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) in collaboration with the Yap Visitors Bureau (YVB) conducted a week-long in-country workshop (June 10-14) focused on data initiatives and the Digital Measurement and Benchmarking Dashboard under the Pacific...

Pacific Marine Tourism Guidelines Set to Support Sustainable Tourism Practices

The Pacific Marine Tourism Guidelines is being developed through a collaboration between the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme and the Pacific Tourism Organisation to inform the sustainable development and management of...

Statement by the United Nations Resident Coordinator for Samoa, Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau, Mr. Themba Kalua SIDS Technical Workshop, 11 March 2024

SAMOA, March 11 - • Reverend Risatisone Taua • Chief Executive Officer, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Ms. Peseta Noumea Simi • Your Excellency, Fatumanava Dr. Pa’olelei Luteru, Permanent Representative of Samoa to the United Nations •...

Pacific Tourism Organisation and Auckland University of Technology complete Data Transfer Agreement.

The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) and Auckland University of Technology (AUT) have completed the required Data Transfer Agreement under the Pacific Tourism Data Initiative (PTDI). Taking effect from October 1st, 2023, the PTDI will be...

Clicktripz Fuels Global Tourism Collaboration in the 100 Travel Innovations Campaign

Driving Change in Travel: Partnership Enhances Visibility of Sustainable Tourism Innovations AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Clicktripz, one of the world’s largest travel ad networks, is making a significant...

Exploring Financial Horizons: Insights from CEO Tony Fe'ao of Cook Islands Finance

CEO Insight sits down with CEO Tony Fe'ao of Cook Islands Finance LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, January 4, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Step into the world of Cook Islands Finance with an exclusive interview in CEO Insight featuring CEO Tony Fe'ao. Gain...