Integrating ecosystem services into policy
Cook Islands delegation, Fred Nicholas from NES, Andre Tuiravakai from MFEM, and Lavinia Tama from ADB, attended the People Planet Prosperity (3Ps) Forum 2024 and
Tag: Natural Capital Symposium
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About Us-
Our History
The Rarotonga Environment Act 1994/95 was repealed by the Environment Act 2003 formalising the establishment of the NES.
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Our Role & Our People
The role of the National Environment Services is based on 5 main areas and has four main departments.
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Our Policies & Plan
There is a suite of policies, strategies and plans developed over the years to enable environmental protection, conservation and management.
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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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- Oro’anga e te Akatika’anga
Applications & Permits- Environmental Approval
- Environmental Consent
- EIA Permit
- Permit for Trade Movement of Endangered Species
- Montreal Protocol Permit
- Other Permits
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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.
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Environmental Consent
A permission required for the construction of a standard residential dwelling or non-construction purposes such as land clearance.
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EIA Permit
A management tool used to identify the environmental, social and economic impacts of a project prior to decision making.
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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).
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Montreal Protocol Permit to Import HFC Goods
All importers of bulk HFC goods must register as an approved importer with NES.
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Other Permits
Other permits issued by NES relates to the transboundary movement of waste, ozone depletion substances and wildlife.
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Stewardship-
Biodiversity
Biodiversity plans are important documents to manage and determine the state of our natural environment.
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Conservation
Protecting species, habitats, ecosystem, and protecting biological diversity.
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Protection
Activities to protect, maintain, or restore the quality of environmental media.
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OECM
Historical milestone for conservation in the Cook Islands
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- Puna Atuitui
Partnerships - Te au Ture
Legislation- Environment Act 2003
- Environment List of Regulations
- Other Relevant Legislation
- Permitting Authority – IEAs & NEC
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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.
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Regulations
Several subsidiary legislations made under the Environment Act 2003 to apply provisions of the Act and to also include the Pa Enua.
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Other Relevant Legislation
Numerous national legislations interlinked with the environment but administered by other government entities.
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Resources - Akatukia Mai
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