Section 39: The objectives of the Fund are—

(a) to provide foreign or local laboratory support for the analysis of environmental samples; (b) to carry out programmes to prevent or reduce pollution; (c) to promote environmental education and research; (d) to support any governmental organisations engaged in environmental protection; (e) to encourage local environmental initiatives; (f) to publish reports on the environment; and (g) to promote, support and encourage activities of the Board. [Margin: Accounts and audit.]