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Link to Environment Arrangement text
Noting the context of the growing economic and political relationship under the CEP, the preamble sets out both countries’ aspiration to conserve and enhance environmental quality and their commitment to sustainable development. It acknowledges the contribution sound environment policies and practices make to sustainable economic development and improved living standards. It also refers to the countries’ sovereign rights and to legitimate comparative advantages.
The two countries reaffirm their commitment to high levels of environmental protection and to ensuring that domestic environmental laws and practices are in harmony with internationally accepted levels of environmental protection. New Zealand and Thailand also undertake to:
This section recognises the value of co-operation in enhancing environmental quality and achieving the Shared Understandings of the Arrangement. New Zealand and Thailand undertake to co‑operate in areas of mutual interest including waste management, environmental remediation, and water resources management.
A joint Environment Committee of senior officials will be set up to establish a programme of co-operative activities, oversee and review the operation of the Arrangement, and provide a forum for resolving differences. The Committee will meet within the first year of the Arrangement coming into effect. National focal points are also established to facilitate communication.
Members of the public in each country will be able to submit their views or advice to their governments on matters arising under the Arrangements. The Environment Committee will also be able to consult, seek the advice of, or invite the attendance of experts or non-government sectors at their meetings.
Should any differences arise between New Zealand and Thailand over the Arrangement, the Environment Committee will attempt to resolve them through consultation. Any differences unable to be resolved in this way may be referred to the Ministers responsible for the Arrangement in each country.
The Arrangement will come into effect upon signature. It represents a political commitment between New Zealand and Thailand but does not legally bind either country.
