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Global Lessons, Local Impact: SBMA’s Te-Ara Henderson Returns from South Australia Secondment
Global Lessons, Local Impact: SBMA’s Te-Ara Henderson Returns from South Australia Secondment

The Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) proudly welcomes home its Senior Policy and Legal Officer, Te-Ara Henderson, following the successful completion of an 11-week regulatory secondment with the South Australian Department for Energy and Mining (DEM), an exchange facilitated through the Australasian Environmental Law Enforcement and Regulators Network (AELERT). 

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Press ReleaseDede MingiSBMA, Cook Islands, Rarotonga, Te-Ara Henderson, South Australia, AELERT, Global Learning, Local Impact, AELERT Network, Cook Islands Leadership, Seabed Minerals, Regulatory Excellence, Pacific Innovation, Knowledge Exchange, Ocean Governance
Resignation of the Seabed Minerals Commissioner
Resignation of the Seabed Minerals Commissioner

The Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) regretfully announces the resignation of Alex Herman as Seabed Minerals Commissioner, marking the conclusion of an impactful chapter in SBMA’s history.

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Media ReleaseDede MingiAlex Herman Resignation, Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA), Cook Islands Leadership, Sustainable Development, Marae Moana Stewardship, Seabed Minerals Regulation, Environmental Sustainability, People Empowerment, Capacity Building, Marine Scientific Research, Pacific Community (SPC), Leadership Transition, Cook Islands Public Service, Prime Minister Mark Brown, Team Development, Global Collaboration, Responsible Resource Management, Regional Opportunities, Public Service Recruitment, SBMA Legacy, International Best Practices, Talent Mentorship, Regulatory Frameworks
PM declares seabed minerals ambition
PM declares seabed minerals ambition

Cook Islands wants to be the country that is at the forefront of the seabed minerals sector, declared Prime Minister Mark Brown.

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CI NEWSDede MingiSeabed Minerals, Deep Sea Mining, Cook Islands, UMC 2024, Ocean Resources, Marine Minerals, Sustainable Mining, Environmental Stewardship, Mana Tiaki, Pacific Values, Ocean Research, Marine Conservation, Exclusive Economic Zone, Seabed Minerals Act, Marae Moana, Scientific Research, Marine Sustainability, International Collaboration, Ocean Exploration, Responsible Mining, Cook Islands Leadership, Deep Sea Resources, Preserve Protect Prosper, Innovation in Mining, Ocean Science, Marine Protection
Herman highlights Cook Islands’ seabed minerals progress
Herman highlights Cook Islands’ seabed minerals progress

The marine minerals community from over 25 countries has gathered in Rarotonga, sharing ideas and knowledge on the future of seabed minerals as the 52nd Underwater Minerals Conference 2024 officially opened yesterday at the National Auditorium.

Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) Commissioner, Alex Herman, was amongst 18 experts from eight different countries who presented on various topics revolving around seabed minerals yesterday.

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CI NEWSDede MingiSeabed Minerals, Deep Sea Mining, UMC 2024, Marine Minerals, Rarotonga, Ocean Resources, Environmental Regulations, Cook Islands, Seabed Minerals Authority, Sustainable Mining, Polymetallic Nodules, International Collaboration, Marine Conservation, Community Consultations, Regulatory Frameworks, Ocean Protection, Marae Moana, Environmental Safeguards, Responsible Mining, Global Experts, Innovation In Mining, Sustainable Development, Cook Islands Leadership, International Seabed Authortity (ISA)
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