SPC-EU Deep Sea Minerals Project

Cook Islands Stakeholder Consultation Workshop proceedings (11th April 2012)
Participants list
Presentations

Cook Islands and Deep Sea Minerals - Mr. Ben Ponia, Secretary of Marine Resources, and Chairman of the Cook Islands’ Seabed Mining Taskforce; and Mr. Darryl Thorburn, Natural Resources Advisor
Overview of the Deep Sea Minerals (DSM) Project - Akuila Tawake (DSM Project Team Leader)
Deep Sea Minerals in the Pacific Island Countries - Mr Akuila Tawake (SPC)
History and future of DSM Cook Islands - Paul Lynch, Advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister
DSM Technology - Patrick Arioka, CEO, Office of the Minister, and Ben Ponia, Secretary of Marine Resources
DSM Law and Policy - Hannah Lily (DSM Project Legal Advisor)
Environmental Aspects of DSM in the Cook Islands - Joseph Brider, National Environment Service
Financial Aspects of DSM in the Cook Islands - Richard Neves, Secretary, Ministry for Finance and Economic Management

Under Pressure documentary examines the perspectives of different stakeholders involved with deep sea mineral resources in the Pacific.

Out of Darkness documentary focuses on environmental impacts of deep sea mining.

Breaking the Surface explores how PNG and Vanuatu are working with their communities to manage future opportunities and impacts associated with the deep sea mining industry.

Expert Q&A This underwater footage from Seafloor Massive Sulphide site features Professor Cindy Van Dover, a Deep-Ocean exploration expert who talks about the ecosystem below and the importance of knowing about deep sea mining impacts.

Legal Interns Video Former legal interns of the DSM Project took to the camera to share their experiences and the skills acquired during their internships with the Project.

DSM Governance Simpleshow explains how the Deep Sea Minerals Project supports Pacific Island countries in sustainably developing their seabed minerals resources.