Objectives of Te Ipukarea Society Inc.

The Society is established for the object of promoting the balance and harmony which should characterise the relationship of the Cook Islands people with other components of their environment and for this purpose:

(a) To disseminate information and create public awareness amongst its members and the community regarding environmental matters

(b) To demonstrate sound ideas and practices for the purposes of promoting conservation and sustainable development through carefully selected field projects; such demonstrations to draw on traditional knoweldge and practices where they are considered beneficial.

(c) To co-operate with similar organisations within the Cook Islands and throughout the world for the purpose of advancing the course of conservation and sustainable development.

Without prejudice to its other objectives, the Society shall also carry out whatever is necessary to strengthen its capabilities, institutional arrangements and financial support to enable its work programme to run efficiently, effectively and economically.