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The Cook Islands' environment is fragile and is being severely tested by pressures of development growth and a concentrated population. We are seeing impacts of climate change further eroding the state of our environment.

The objective of the EIA is to prevent and mitigate undue harm to people and their environment in the development process.

Pacific Island Government and their development partners continue to collaborate to achieve national priorities for sustainable development.

Understand what stakeholder engagement means, why the need to engage and who is at stake.

Environment Impact Assessment with Social Impact Assessment is an entry point to Integrated impact assessment in support of sustainable development.

The Cook Islands State of the Environment (SOE) Report provides us with the chart to make informed decisions to accurately report on key environmental issues. Develop and implement policies and programmes to improve environmental conditions in the Cook Islands. Understand financial implications for which Cook Islands Government and other agencies can identify areas that require financial input. Work together to update the SOE every five years