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Research Services in Cook Islands
A register of firms and the professionals working at them in the Research Services sector based in Cook Islands. Browse the public index, then filter or export on Kipplo.
Companies
2 on file
Cic Ocean Research
CIC Limited (CIC) is a privately held Cook Islands company with significant backing by US strategic investors focused on addressing challenges in the critical minerals supply chain through development of ocean mineral resources. At the invitation of the Cook Islands Government, the founders of CIC began investigating the feasibility of entering a license agreement for exploration of the nation’s huge polymetallic nodule resource. The company was granted a mineral exploration license in February, 2022 that covers an area in the Cook Islands' EEZ with some of the world’s largest potential cobalt, manganese, nickel, copper, titanium, and rare earth element deposits. CIC is currently engaged in an extensive research program to better understand the mineral resource, conduct baseline studies, and assess the potential environmental impacts of developing the resource. Pending confirmation of environmentally safe harvesting methods and comprehensive EIA filing, CIC will gain exclusive rights for development within its licensed area. Supported by a consortium of scientific organisations and a proficient Technical Advisory Board, CIC possesses the expertise for economically viable and eco-friendly resource extraction unmatched by others.
11 to 50 staff
Te Puna Vai Mārama Cook Islands Centre For Research
Our team works collaboratively with community-based organisations, other research institutions, governments and international development agencies across a variety of key areas, from gender to population health, to sustainability and climate change, as well as tourism, wellbeing, public services, social protection and security. At Te Puna Vai Mārama, we are committed to achieving research excellence by investing in local expertise and fostering the next generation of Cook Islands researchers. Our team is dedicated to advancing knowledge through high-quality research, peer-reviewed publications, and the development of innovative projects. We believe that meaningful research happens through collaboration. TPVM works closely with Cook Islands government ministries, statutory bodies, regional organisations, and international partners to deliver research that is both relevant and impactful. Engagement with our communities is at the heart of our mission. We share knowledge widely through public seminars, workshops, conferences, and accessible publications across multiple platforms. Our researchers actively participate in national conversations on issues of importance - from climate change and environmental resilience to social and cultural concerns - ensuring that research is not only produced, but also understood, applied, and valued by the communities it serves.
1 to 10 staff
