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KIRIBATI: EECU Takes Charge of Compliance Monitoring and Reporting

Safeguarding the Environment and Sustainability

In a bid to protect its environment and maintain its natural sustainability, Kiribati has established an enforcement arm known as the Environment Enforcement & Compliance Unit (EECU). This unit is responsible for implementing and enforcing the Kiribati Environment Amendment Act 2007 on the ground.

Responsibilities of EECU

• Policing and monitoring the entire environment of Kiribati to prevent illegal activities that may contravene the provisions of the Environment Act
• Ensuring the country’s natural health and sustainability

EECU is manned by five Environment Inspectors who are empowered under the Environment Act to:

Key Responsibilities of Environment Inspectors

• Issue infringement notices for non-compliance with environmental regulations
• Prosecute offenders under the Environment Act

The Role of EECU in Ensuring Environmental Sustainability

The Environment Enforcement & Compliance Unit plays a critical role in ensuring that all activities within Kiribati are carried out in an environmentally sustainable manner, thereby protecting the country’s natural resources for future generations.