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      • Our History

        The Rarotonga Environment Act 1994/95 was repealed by the Environment Act 2003 formalising the establishment of the NES.

      • Our Role & Our People

        The role of the National Environment Services is based on 5 main areas and has four main departments.

      • Our Policies & Plan

        There is a suite of policies, strategies and plans developed over the years to enable environmental protection, conservation and management.

      • Our Culture & the Environment

        Our cultural identify is deeply rooted in our environment and it is part of our heritage and legacy.

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    Applications & Permits
    • Environmental Approval
    • Environmental Consent
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      • Environmental Approval

        An Environment Consent is a permission granted to an applicant undertaking an activity that has some but not significant environment impact.

      • Environmental Consent

        A permission required for the construction of a standard residential dwelling or non-construction purposes such as land clearance.

      • EIA Permit

        A management tool used to identify the environmental, social and economic impacts of a project prior to decision making.

      • Permit for Trade Movement of Endangered Species

        Any person planning to take any wild animal or plant overseas must apply for a permit for trade movement of endangered species (CITES).

      • Montreal Protocol Permit to Import HFC Goods

        All importers of bulk HFC goods must register as an approved importer with NES.

      • Other Permits

        Other permits issued by NES relates to the transboundary movement of waste, ozone depletion substances and wildlife.

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    Stewardship
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      • Biodiversity

        Biodiversity plans are important documents to manage and determine the state of our natural environment.

      • Conservation

        Protecting species, habitats, ecosystem, and protecting biological diversity.

      • Protection

        Activities to protect, maintain, or restore the quality of environmental media.

      • OECM

        Historical milestone for conservation in the Cook Islands

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      • Current Projects

        View more details about our current projects at Cook Islands.

      • Past Projects

        Review our past projects beyond 2017.

      • Partners

        Get to know more about our local and international partners.

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    Legislation
    • Environment Act 2003
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      • 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.

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      • Calendar of Events

        List of Events in Cook Islands all year round.

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        Get the latest updates on events and happenings around Cook Islands.

      • IEA Restricted Area

        More about NES EIA restricted areas

      • Publications

        List of different environmental reports from different department and agencies.

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ABOUT US

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  • Our Culture & Traditions
  • Our History
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APPLICATIONS & PERMITS

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  • Environmental Approval
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