AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEnvironment Act rollout: Cook Islands’ Environment Act 2026 is now in force, bringing tougher rules to curb pollution and better protect ecosystems, with heavy fines up to $500,000. Deep-sea mining pressure: Te Ipukarea Society warns deep-sea mining could release naturally occurring radioactive material from polymetallic nodules, threatening marine life and the food basket as election debate heats up. Ocean climate baseline: A month-long scientific voyage is building the first baseline across the Cook Islands EEZ, tracking ocean heat, currents, seafloor conditions and microplastics to show how climate change is reshaping the waters that support local livelihoods. Regional governance and climate links: New Zealand and Fiji renewed the Duavata Partnership for five more years, with cooperation spanning trade, security and climate. Tourism and sustainability: Tourism experts urge Kiwis to plan travel with culture and environment in mind as borders reopen, with Cook Islands set to reopen for tourists on 14 January.
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