Environment Act 2000.
This Act makes provision for the protection of the environment, in particular of water resources, air and soil, in Papua New Guinea, establishes the Environment Council, defines functions and powers of the Director of Environment and provides for other matters relating to administration in relation with the provision of this Act.The Act specifies at the outset its objectives and how these objectives shall be achieved. It also defines matters of national importance in relation with the environment and a general environmental duty and prohibits the causing of environmental harm.