The Environment Act 2015 repeals and replaces the Environment Act 2003 (amended in 2007). It sets the rules for all activities involving Niue's environment.
Article 20 on air quality or atmosphere specifies that unless authorised, a person must not engage in an activity contravening with an environmental standard and that would harm the air or atmosphere.
Article 38 charges the Government of Niue to formulate and implement programmes dealing with climate change and disasters.
Environment Act 2015
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