Northern Ireland Environment Agency - Natural Environment Division

Northern Ireland Environment Agency

The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) is an Executive Agency within the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.

Strategic objectives The strategic objective of the Agency is to create prosperity and well being through effective environment and heritage management and regulation.

The Agency’s four key objectives are:

Deliver effective compliance and implementation of legislation and international obligations

Improve understanding and appreciation of our environment

Support a sustainable economy

To deliver reformed and effective planning