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You can read all the latest news and updates on the Cook Islands seabed minerals sector here.

 
Posts tagged Science Based Decisions
Clear Facts, Careful Process: Where the Cook Islands Stands on Seabed Minerals
Clear Facts, Careful Process: Where the Cook Islands Stands on Seabed Minerals

Public discussion on seabed minerals has raised questions about transparency, representation, science, and decision-making. Here is where the Cook Islands currently stands, what the law requires, and why the country remains in an exploration-only phase. Those questions are fair. People should expect answers that are clear, straight, and respectful. 

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Media ReleaseDede MingiSeabed Minerals, Cook Islands, SBMA, Ocean Governance, Exploration Phase, Science Based Decisions, Environmental stewardship, Marae Moana, Public Consultations, Transparency, Policy and Regulation, Licensing Process, National Environment Service (NES), Advisory Committee, Community Engagement, Ocean Nation, Cook Islands Government, Deep Sea, Marine Policy, Evidence Based Approach
Stewardship & Science: Cook Islands’ Focus on ISA’s 30th Council Session
Stewardship & Science: Cook Islands’ Focus on ISA’s 30th Council Session

The Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) continues to champion a science-first, precautionary approach to seabed minerals, as its senior representatives join international delegates at the 30th Council Session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), held in Kingston, Jamaica, from 17 to 28 March 2025. 

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Media ReleaseDede MingiSBMA, Cook Islands, Seabed Minerals Authority, Seabed Minerals, Rarotonga, Jamaica, Seabed Mining, Science First Approach, Precautionary Approach, Environmental Stewardship, Deep Sea Mining Regulations, International Seabed Authortity (ISA), ISA 30th Council Session, Underwater Cultural Heritage, Te Kuru Pou Toru, Pacific Ocean Governance, Sustainable Development, Marine Environment Protection, Global Conversations Local Values, Cultural Responsibility, Environmental Responsibility, Science Based Decisions, Inclusive Consultation, International Cooperation, Transparency And Accountability, Sovereignty And Science, Cook Islands Priorities, Ethical Science, Future Of The Oceans, Seabed Minerals Exploration, SBMA At ISA, Equitable Ocean Governance
Opposition welcomes regulations, warns against premature mining
Opposition welcomes regulations, warns against premature mining

The Opposition leader has welcomed the regulatory framework for deep-sea mining but maintains the stance against any mining activities until ‘environmentally friendly technology’ is available and Cook Islanders are fully involved.

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CI NEWSDede MingiDeep Sea Mining, Cook Islands, Environmental Protection, Sustainable Mining, Regulatory Frameworks, Tina Pupuke Browne, Opposition Stance, No Mining Without Tech, Protect Our Oceans, Responsible Mining, Environmental Standards, Cook Islands Policy, Talanoa Dialogue, Seabed Minerals, Public Consultation, Inclusive Decision Making, Science Based Decisions, Future Focused, Global Standards, Minerals Harvesting
Cook Islands deep sea mining poll sparks controversy
Cook Islands deep sea mining poll sparks controversy

An online opinion poll on deep sea mining has been criticised by the government regulator responsible for overseeing seabed minerals activities in the Cook Islands as “fundamentally flawed”.

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CI NEWSDede MingiDeep Sea Mining, Cook Islands, Rarotonga, Seabed Mining, Ocean Conservation, Seabed Minerals, Environmental Impact, Sustainable Oceans, Te Puna Vai Marama, Marine Research, Polymetallic Nodules, Ocean Governance, Public Poll, Marine Ecosystem, Science Based Decisions, Minerals Exploration, Sustainable Development, Marine Biodiversity, Seabed Exploration, Public Opinion, Environmental Protection