Kiribati Integrated Environment Policy, 2012
The Kiribati Integrated Environment Policy is founded on the vision that the people of Kiribati continue to enjoy a safe and healthy environment that is resilient to the impacts of global climate change and supports livelihoods, human health, and sustainable development.
The Policy identifies goals which translate to key stages that should be achieved in the coming 10 years of managing Kiribati's environment. These goals are organized into five thematic areas, specifically:
- Climate change
- Island biodiversity conservation and management
- Waste management and pollution control
- Resource management
- Environmental governance
Each policy goal is presented with strategic policy objectives. The Policy specifically identifies the Ministry of Environment, Lands and Agriculture Development, through its Environment and Conservation Division (ECD), as the national environment authority in Kiribati. The ECD is mandated under the Environment Act of 1999 as the responsible authority for the implementation of this Policy.