Four Key Takeaways for Deep Sea Mining from the ICJ Advisory Opinion

Established by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is responsible for administering resources in the Area, including regulating Deep Sea Mining (DSM) activities (art. 156 UNCLOS)....

Seabed Mining Under the Microscope: A Techno-Economic Reality Check

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with a global expert on minerals processing and battery minerals, Lyle Trytten. We were closing out an engagement to do a...

Obesity overtakes being underweight among world’s young, says UNICEF

By Jennifer Rigby LONDON (Reuters) -Globally, obesity is likely now more prevalent among school-aged children and adolescents than being underweight, according to a new report from UNICEF which blamed increasingly unhealthy food environments...

Guam petty officer helps combat illegal fishing in major Pacific operation

Petty Officer 2nd Class Nathalie Aviles of U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam played a key role in a multinational operation that conducted 100 vessel boardings and identified 12 vessels of interest during a two-week mission to combat...

‘ACT NOW’

Prime Minister Manele calls for urgent action on climate change as PIF leaders meeting goes underway BY BEN BILUA PRIME Minister Jeremiah Manele has called for urgent action on climate change and its impacts in the Pacific region. He made the...

Polynesian Anglican woman joins traditional voyage to voice youth concerns at Pacific Islands Forum

The Most Revd Sione Uluilakepa, Archbishop and Primate of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia blessed the voyage Uto ni Yalo Trust / Anglican Diocese of Polynesia A traditional canoe carrying young Pacific activists sailed...

Letter: Airport explains CEO’s remote work

Dear Editor, We appreciate your letter dated 19th August 2025, regarding the governance and management practices of the Airport Authority Cook Islands (AACI) titled “AACI answers leave more questions”. It is vital for us to engage with our...

Europe Moves Toward Shadow Fleet Seizures

This year, some European port authorities began to require tangible proof of insurance and registry documentation. Finland, for example, implemented systematic checks in its exclusive economic zone on 11 December. The requirement applies to...

High Court backs Colombo St developer, but battle continues as neighbours block access to Christchurch site

A multimillion-dollar residential development in the heart of Christchurch has turned nasty with neighbours blocking access to the site and exchanging expletives. M Group Properties bought the high-profile Colombo St site that has been derelict...

Berkeley nonprofit has saved over 1.5 million acres of island forests and marine ecosystems

A school of fish over posidonia seagrass in Greece. Credit: Yiannis Issaris, HCMR Greece’s legendary coastline is under threat. Posidonia seagrass, a natural resource that protects coastlines from erosion and sequesters ten times more carbon per...

Letter: AACI’s ‘answers leave questions’

Dear Editor, I wish to thank the Airport Authority Cook Islands (AACI) for their response to the recent letter regarding governance and management of the Authority. However, the reply has raised further questions that I believe deserve...

The many ways we discover the hidden seabed

From the earliest voyages across uncharted waters, the ocean floor has stirred human curiosity. Despite breakthroughs on land and in space, the seabed remained one of Earth’s final frontiers. In 2017, only 6% of the global ocean floor was mapped...

Ports Authority to host 47th Pacific Maritime Transport Alliance meet

The Cook Islands Ports Authority (CIPA) will welcome port leaders, industry partners and maritime experts from across the Pacific to Rarotonga this week for the 47th Pacific Maritime Transport Alliance (PMTA) Conference, taking place from August...

Mana Tiaki: Our heritage, our stand, our future

Mirella and Katoa of Arataki Organic Tours, an example of successful eco-tourism and regenerative agriculture. (Photo used with permission)/25081511 The Cook Islands’ recent agreements with China and the United States to conduct deep-sea mining...

Celebrating our people and the place we call home: 2025 People’s Choice Awards now open

Cook Islands 2024 People’s Choice Awards - Captain Tama’s Lagoon Cruises – Business category winner. COOK ISLANDS TOURISM/25072801. Cook Islands Tourism has announced that the 2025 Cook Islands People’s Choice Awards (PCA) are open for...

Japan-funded inter-island vessel to arrive in early 2026

Prime Minister Mark Brown and Makoto Osawa, Ambassador of Japan to the Cook Islands, holding a picture of a shipping vessel funded by Japan and scheduled to arrive in the Cook Islands in early 2026. OPM/25081415 Prime Minister Mark Brown met with...

Our cruise editor has spent 10 years travelling on 125 ships, now she's revealing which line is best for you

Sometimes the only way to visit remote regions of the world is by cruise ship. So if the seven continents are calling, knowing how to navigate the choice of ships needs serious consideration before splashing the cash. From a first-time cruise to...

Adventure Race set to challenge local triathletes this Saturday

The Uncle Tom’s & PTS Adventure Race is expected to be a hugely fun and exciting afternoon and could become dramatic with some rainfall. CITAI/25081824 Cook Islands Triathlon Association is excited about its forthcoming event this Saturday, August...

Deepening the Pacific’s understanding of Loss and Damage projects in the region

A collective effort is underway to deepen the understanding of climate-induced loss and damage from Pacific countries and Pacific youth perspectives. This commitment was highlighted on Tuesday evening, during a side event on the margins of the...

PNG Golden Jubilee Attracts Unprecedented Global and Regional Support, PM Marape Calls for Continued Partnership

Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary saw an unprecedented gathering of regional and international leaders, underscoring the country’s growing diplomatic and economic significance on the global stage. Prime Minister James Marape hosted...