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Cook Islands Natural Heritage Trust Act 1999 (No. 14 of 1999).

Country/Territory
Cook Islands
Document type
Legislation
Date
1999
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Cook Islands Sessional Legislation.
Long title
An Act to establish a Cook Islands Natural Heritage Trust with the necessary resources and powers to investigate, identify, research, study, classify, record, issue, preserve and arrange publications, exhibitions, displays and generally educate the public on the science of, and traditional practices and knowledge relating to, the flora and fauna of the Cook Islands.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Biodiversity Institution Research Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act establishes the Cook Islands Natural Heritage Trust and defines its objectives, powers and internal organization. The Trust shall be established for the charitable purpose of investigating, identifying, research, analysis, study, classification, recording, integration and preservation of scientific information and traditional knowledge of and practices relating to flora and fauna. The Trust shall supply information to Government departments and agencies upon request. The Trust shall be the successor of the Cook Islands Government's Natural Heritage Project.

Full text
English
Website
www.paclii.org

References - Legislation

Amended by

Maritime Zones Act No. 1 of 2018.

Legislation | Cook Islands | 2018

Keyword: Basic legislation, Coastal zone management, Continental shelf, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Maritime zone, Sovereignty, Territorial sea

Source: FAO, FAOLEX