GEF7 project for US$3.5 million launched with Inception Workshop
The GEF 7 project has been on a long journey of development. From the GEF 7 National Dialogue in January 2020 to the validation workshop
The Rarotonga Environment Act 1994/95 was repealed by the Environment Act 2003 formalising the establishment of the NES.
The role of the National Environment Services is based on 5 main areas and has four main departments.
There is a suite of policies, strategies and plans developed over the years to enable environmental protection, conservation and management.
Our cultural identify is deeply rooted in our environment and it is part of our heritage and legacy.
An Environment Consent is a permission granted to an applicant undertaking an activity that has some but not significant environment impact.
A permission required for the construction of a standard residential dwelling or non-construction purposes such as land clearance.
A management tool used to identify the environmental, social and economic impacts of a project prior to decision making.
Any person planning to take any wild animal or plant overseas must apply for a permit for trade movement of endangered species (CITES).
All importers of bulk HFC goods must register as an approved importer with NES.
Other permits issued by NES relates to the transboundary movement of waste, ozone depletion substances and wildlife.
Biodiversity plans are important documents to manage and determine the state of our natural environment.
Protecting species, habitats, ecosystem, and protecting biological diversity.
Activities to protect, maintain, or restore the quality of environmental media.
Historical milestone for conservation in the Cook Islands
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.
Several subsidiary legislations made under the Environment Act 2003 to apply provisions of the Act and to also include the Pa Enua.
Numerous national legislations interlinked with the environment but administered by other government entities.
The GEF 7 project has been on a long journey of development. From the GEF 7 National Dialogue in January 2020 to the validation workshop
The new GEF 7 positions form part of the Environmental Partnerships Department within NES. They will be responsible for overseeing and guiding the successful delivery
“This is a first step for us to develop a national project under the GEF-8. We take the successes and lessons learned and to look
The main objectives of the preparatory meeting were for Pacific members to actively engage in negotiating a new binding global agreement that is consistent with
The Honorable Minister of the National Environment Service Albert Nicholas delivered remarks recognising SPREP’s important role in promoting conservation and sustainability in the Pacific region.
NES highlighted the importance of cooperation and collaboration among Pacific nations and partners in addressing common environmental challenges.
NES’s Environmental Compliance Department is particularly concerned with individuals and organisations that disregard environmental legislation and engage in activities that can cause harm to the