The National Energy Policy 2005 provides a guideline for decision makers to select ways to meet the energy needs of the country. The NEP takes a broad approach, but provides specific policy statements on what the Government intends for the energy sector as a whole. Niue's National Energy Policy represents the Government's vision for the development of its national energy sector over the next 10-15 years. It sets down the Government's policies or goals for the planning and management of each of the subsectors that make up Niue's energy sector. Importantly, it provides a framework within which public and private energy sector participants can make informed planning and investment decisions and manage their operations for the long term.

The Continental Shelf Act is an Act to make provision as to the exploration and exploitation of the continental shelf of Niue and for matters connected with that purpose.

The Mining Act was issued in 1977 in order to make provision for mining for minerals in Niue, and for incidental or connected matters

An Act to amend the Electric Power Supply Act 1960.

The Atomic Energy Act 1945 was issued in 1945 to make provision for the control in Niue of the means of producing atomic energy and for that purpose to provide for the control of the mining and treatment of the ores of uranium and other elements which may be used for the production of atomic energy, and to provide for the vesting of such substances in the Crown.

The NCSA National Capacity Action Plan and Final Report was issued in 2009 an it is the last of a series of reports produced under the NCSA project. It presents an overview of the country context and sustainable development challenges, highlights the process involved in undertaking the NCSA and the main issues and capacity gaps identified through the process. An important section of the report presents the Capacity Development Action Plan intended to guide, promote and monitor actions by a wide range of stakeholders to achieve identified capacity development outputs and environment outcomes and goals. The Action Plan also identifies the institutional arrangement for implementation, coordination and monitoring of the actions and identifies likely challenges for implementation.

’Living the Cook Islands Vision – A 2020 Challenge’ is a 15 year visionary framework that provides guidance for the realisation of the long-term hopes and dreams of the Cook Islands. The National Sustainable Development Plan (NSDP) 2007-2010 is a four-year strategic framework for achieving key strategic outcomes in this challenge and paves the way to realising the National Vision: “Te Kaveinga Nui” (Pathway for Sustainable Development in the Cook Islands). The NSDP provides the outline of our short to medium term strategic targets, and the strategies that must be taken to realise these targets.

In line with efforts taken to promote integrated approaches to the development of energy sector in the Russian Federation, the Act establishes a comprehensive framework for the sustainable use of nuclear energy. The policy covers three mutually reinforcing pillars: environmental sustainability / prevention of radioactive contamination, deployment of innovative technology and non-proliferation of nuclear weapons. It is underscored that proposed measures will not hinder the peaceful use of nuclear energy.

The present Code sets up legal and institutional framework for water resources in the Russian Federation. While elucidating the interlinkages between energy and water, the Code specifically addresses issues in the energy-water nexus. In a broader sense, the policy fosters an enabling environment for economic and social progress giving due consideration to environmental priorities. As provided by art. 1, water utility system is a complex of water bodies and water works designed in a way to ensure the efficient use and protection of water resources.

The draft Strategy on Environmental Security was recently developed by Russia’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to reaffirm national commitments on climate change. In a broader sense, the Strategy seeks to transform the national development landscape ensuring greater environmental sustainability of Russia’s economic system. The policy further provides evidence to prove irreversible and pervasive impacts of human-induced environmental changes and, in response to existing challenges, sets out strategic goals and target indicators to be achieved within the given timeframe. ------ The scope of the present regulatory document encompasses a wide range of issues, including restoration of ecosystems and biodiversity conservation, prevention or response to environmental threats, sustainable use, protection and restoration of natural resources. The policy is supplemented with a comprehensive plan outlining actions for implementation of the Strategy.