ha-megamenu-content-100 – NES Cook Islands

Environment Act

The Environment Act 2003 is the primary legislation applied throughout the Cook Islands and the Outer Islands (Pa Enua) of Aitutaki, Atiu, Mauke and Mitiaro.
Regulations

Several subsidiary legislations made under the Environment Act 2003 to apply provisions of the Act and to also include the Pa Enua.
Other Relevant Legislation

Numerous national legislations interlinked with the environment but administered by other government entities.

IEAs & NEC

The role of the IEA and NEC to govern permitting authority responsibilities.
MEA

Legally binding International Agreements between three or more state parties based on a common environmental goal.