The Optimist National Championships 2023 held on Muri Lagoon saw sailors under the age of 16 and a fleet of 11 Optimists and four ‘Jellybeans’ (Plastic Optimists) competing. The event which is considered the pinnacle youth event on the sailing calendar was held on Friday and Saturday, November 10 and 11. Racing commenced on Friday with three race...

Navigating Climate Resilience: Cook Islands Green Climate Fund (GCF) Journey from pioneering access to sustained success. In a testament to commitment, innovation and resilience, the Cook Islands recently hosted the Green Climate Fund Executive Director Mafalda Duarte and delegation to a readiness success story event. This gathering brought ...

DCD/MFEM Media Release A Cook Islands delegation was in Songdo, Korea earlier last month attending the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Asia Pacific Dialogue. The dialogue brought together National Designated Authorities, Accredited Entities, Delivery Partners and other GCF partners, to provide a platform for stakeholders to accelerate their engagement w...

The Bank of the Cook Islands this week advanced its efforts to bring innovative sustainable climate finance to our customers and communities, while participating in Green Climate Fund Asia Pacific Conference 2023 in Songdo Korea.  Adeptly led by BCI Chairperson Tatiana Burn, and supported by Chief Executive Officer Jennifer Henry, with knowledge ma...