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Mission

To ensure natural resources are managed to sustain environmental quality, human well being and support improved standards of living.

Values

In upholding the National Constitution the Department seeks to honor the following values

Mandate

‘We, the people of Papua New Guinea declare our fourth goal to be for Papua New Guinea’s natural resources and environment to be conserved and used for the collective benefit of all, and be replenished for future generations.’

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Statement by Minister for Environment and Conservation

It is my Ministry’s duty to provide the best environment regulation to meet the development demands. We need to regulate the environment and protect the biodiversity and in the context of development trends, climate change and environmental sustainability. We need to uphold the trust not only of those who we issue environmental permits to conduct […]

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Acts & Policies

LEGISLATIONS

This section provides a brief summary of the legislation administered by DEC.

  1. Conservation and Environment Protection Authority Act (2014)
  2. Environment Act (2000)
  3. National Parks Act (1984)
  4. Conservation Areas Act (1978)
  5. Fauna (Protection and Control) Act (1966)
  6. International (Fauna and Flora) Trade Act (1978)
  7. Crocodile Trade (Protection) Act (1978)

CONVENTIONS, TREATIES & PROTOCOLS

  1. Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD, 1993)
  2. Convention to Combat Desertification (CCD, 2000)
  3. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES, 1973)
  4. Convention on Wetlands of International Importance, especially as Waterfowl Habitats (RAMSAR,1971)
  5. Convention for the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage, (1972)

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