What's New

2006.12.27

[Press Release]Opinions of the Minister of the Environment on the Environmental Impact Statement for the Chayashinden Land Readjustment Project

[Press Release]New Policy Development from the Viewpoint of Sensory Environment

[Press Release]Public Reporting on the State of Re-employment of Former Ministry Officials

2006.12.26

[Press Release]A Summary of the Survey Results (FY2001-2005) on Dugongs and Seaweed Beds over a Wide Area

2006.12.25

[Press Release]Result of the Medical Data Examination for Acknowledgment of Designated Diseases under the Act on Asbestos Health Damage Relief

[Press Release]Ceremony to Celebrate the Completion of the Plant that Produces Bio-ethanol from Waste Wood

2006.12.22

[Press Release]The 3rd Version of the Japanese Red List on Birds, Reptiles, Amphibians and Invertebrates (including Crustacea, spiders, etc.)

[Press Release]Prediction of the Total Pollen's Diffusion for the Coming Spring

[Press Release]Results of Selection of the Target Verification Technologies for the FY 2006 Pilot Project of the Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) in the Field of VOC Treatment Technology (for Medium- and Small-Scale Establishments)

2006.12.21

[In Focus]The Eighth Tripartite Environment Ministers Meeting among China, Japan and Korea (TEMM) Held

[Press Release]Invitation for Participation in Japan's Voluntary Emissions Trading Scheme (JVETS) for FY2006

[Press Release]Overview of Ground Subsidence in Japan in FY 2005

[Press Release]Results of the FY2005 Water Quality Survey of Public Water Areas

2006.12.20

[Press Release]Opinions of the Minister of the Environment on the Environmental Impact Statement for the Kasugai-Kumano-Sakurasa Land Readjustment Project

[Press Release]Opinions of the Minister of the Environment on the Environmental Impact Statements for the Tokai Ring Expressway

[Press Release]Results of Examination for Olfactory Measurement Operator in FY2006

2006.12.19

[Press Release]The 8th Japan-Korea Migratory Bird Meeting Held

[Press Release]Numbers of Bears Captured and Cases of Injury to Humans (as of the end of November, 2006)

2006.12.18

[Press Release]The Second Meeting of the Regional EST Forum in Asia

2006.12.15

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited Regarding Ministerial Ordinance to Promote the Broader Based Administration in MOE Special Zones for Regional Government (Doshu-sei)

[Press Release]Partial Amendment to the Ministerial Ordinance on Standards for Verification concerning Industrial Wastes containing Metals, etc.

[Press Release]Ministerial Ordinances and Notifications concerning the Law Relating to the Prevention of Marine Pollution and Maritime Disaster, etc

2006.12.14

[Press Release]Amendment to Cabinet Order for Act on Asbestos Health Damage Relief, etc.

[Press Release]Test Results for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Wild Birds (Announcement)

2006.12.12

[Press Release]Result of the Medical Data Examination for Acknowledgment of Designated Diseases under the Act on Asbestos Health Damage Relief

2006.12.11

[Press Release]Ministry of the Environment to Participate in Eco-Products 2006 Exhibition

[Press Release]Second Meeting of the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee Held

[Press Release]"Star Watching Network" for the Winder 2006 to be Held

2006.12.08

[Press Release]The 8th Japan-Korea Migratory Bird Meeting to be Held

[Press Release]Environmental Survey of Dioxins FY 2005 Results

[Press Release]Dioxins Emissions Inventory 2005

[Press Release]FY2005 Enforcement Status of the Law Concerning Special Measures against Dioxins

2006.12.07

[Press Release]Central Environment Council Reports on "Basic Guidelines for Wildlife Protection Projects," "Control of Wildlife Hunting Periods," and "Prohibition and Restriction of Wildlife Hunting"

[Press Release]Invitation for Public Comments on the Draft Protocols for Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) for Enclosed Coastal Seas Water Quality Improvement Technology

2006.12.04

[Press Release]The Eighth Session of the Intergovernmental Meeting (IG8) of the Acid Deposition Monitoring Network in East Asia (EANET) Held

2006.12.01

[Press Release]The Second Meeting of the Regional EST Forum in Asia to Be Held

[Press Release]Nature Conservation Committee of the Central Environment Council Reports on Changes regarding National and Quasi-national Parks

2006.11.30

[Press Release]FY2006 Global Warming Prevention Month Events

[Press Release]Permissible Limit for the Sulfur Content in Gasoline and Diesel Oil to be Tightened

2006.11.28

[Press Release]Status of Illegal Dumping of Industrial Waste in FY 2005

[Press Release]The 41st Commendation for Wildlife Conservation Activity

2006.11.27

[Press Release]Results of Selection of the Verification Organization and Invitation for Target Verification Technologies to Apply for the FY 2006 Pilot Project of the Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) in the Field of Heat-Island Mitigation Technology (Technol

2006.11.24

[Press Release]Status of Fluorocarbons Recovery from Commercial Freezer/Air Conditioner in FY 2005

2006.11.22

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding the Draft Report of the 4th Review on Implementation of the National Biodiversity Strategy of Japan

[Press Release]Symposium on Re-introduction of the Japanese Crested Ibis to the Wild

2006.11.21

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms

2006.11.20

[Press Release]Minister of the Environment's FY 2006 Commendation for Global Warming Prevention Activity

2006.11.19

[Press Release]The 12th Conference of the Parties (COP12) to the UNFCCC, and the 2nd Conference of the Parties Serving as the Meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (COP/MOP2)

2006.11.17

[Press Release]Enforcement Status of the Soil Contamination Countermeasures Law in FY2004

2006.11.16

[In Focus]Asia 3R Conference Held in Tokyo

[Press Release]Launch of the East Asian-Australian Flyway Partnership

[Press Release]Request for Contributions to the "Video and Photograph Library"

2006.11.14

[Press Release]Establishment of the Regional Liaison Committee in Support of the Inscription of the Ogasawara Islands as a World Heritage Site

2006.11.13

[Press Release]The 5th ASEAN Plus Three Environment Ministers Meeting Held

2006.11.10

[Press Release]Bear Risk Management Manual (Preliminary Version)

[Press Release]Opinions of the Minister of the Environment on the Environmental Impact Statement for the Maebashi-Kasakake Road

[Press Release]Results of Selection of the Target Verification Technologies for the FY 2006 Pilot Project of the Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) in the Field of Organic Wastewater Treatment Technologies for Small-Scale Establishments (Kitchens/Restaurants an

2006.11.09

[Press Release]Japan's Approach to the Reduction of Unintended Contamination of By-product Hexachlorobenzene (HCB)

[Press Release]FY 2005 Edition of Chemical Substance Fact Sheets

2006.11.07

[Press Release]Authorization of the Regional Model Plan for Intensive Introduction of Renewable Energy for CO2 Cutback

[Press Release]Program & Abstracts of the 2006 International Symposium on Endocrine Disruption to be Published

2006.11.06

[Press Release]"Annual Report on the Environment for Children 2006" to be Published

[Press Release]The 18th Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer Held in New Delhi

[Press Release]Formulation of the Protocol for the Verification Tests and Invitation for Verification Organizations to Apply for the FY 2006 Pilot Project of the Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) in the Field of Heat-Island Mitigation Technology (Technologies

[Press Release]Evaluation of the Eligibility of Analytical Institutions for Contractual Research Involving the Environmental Measurement of Dioxins (for FY2007)

2006.11.02

[Press Release]FY 2005 Survey Results of Water Pollution by Agricultural Chemicals Used at Golf Courses

2006.11.01

[Press Release]Asia 3R Conference Held in Tokyo

[Press Release]Permissible Limits of Motor Vehicle Exhaust Emissions

[Press Release]Comments Invited regarding Guidelines for Countermeasures against Misconduct in Research Activities by Competitive Research Fund

2006.10.31

[Press Release]Invitation of New Projects Proposals for FY 2007 Grants of the "Environmental Technology Development Fund"

2006.10.30

[Press Release]"Star Watching Network"- Result of FY 2005 Winter Star Watching

[Press Release]Global Environment Research Fund "Symposium on the Impacts of Climate Change on Our Life and the Environment" to Be Held

[Press Release]International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) General Meeting Held

2006.10.27

[Press Release]Announcement of Decorations in the Autumn of 2006

[Press Release]Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden "Image Fragrance Contest" Award Ceremony

[Press Release]Government's Greenhouse Gas Emissions for FY 2005

2006.10.26

[Press Release]COP12 & COP/MOP2 Side Event: Global Challenges Toward a Low-Carbon Society (LCS) Through Sustainable Development (SD)

[Press Release]Results of Selection of the Verification Organizations and Target Verification Technologies Invited to Apply for the FY2006 Pilot Project of the Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) in the Field of VOC Treatment Technology (for Medium and Small Sca

2006.10.25

SWEEPING POLICY REFORM TOWARDS A "SOUND MATERIAL-CYCLE SOCIETY" STARTING FROM JAPAN AND SPREADING OVER THE ENTIRE GLOBE -THE "3R" LOOP CONNECTING JAPAN WITH OTHER COUNTRIES

2006.10.24

[Press Release]Announcement of Medals of Honour in the Autumn of 2006

[Press Release]The Second Intergovernmental Review Meeting of the Global Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land-based Activities (GPA)

2006.10.23

[Press Release]Lifestyle Forum 2006 to be Held

2006.10.20

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding Ministerial Ordinance Partially Amending the Enforcement Regulation for the Wildlife Protection and Hunting Law

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding Draft Basic Guidelines for Wildlife Protection Projects

2006.10.19

[Press Release]Fourth Consultative Meeting of the Japan-US Migratory Bird Agreement and the 6th Consultative Meeting of the Japan-Russia Migratory Bird Protection Held

2006.10.17

[In Focus]Minister of the Environment Wakabayashi Assumes Office

[Press Release]Environmental Radiation Data Website Launched

[Press Release]FY 2005 Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Japan (Provisional Data)

2006.10.16

[Press Release]Opinions of the Minister of the Environment on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Ohgishima Power Station

[Press Release]Tripartite Environmental Education Workshop & Symposium to be Held

[Press Release]Central Environment Council Reports on the Renewal of Designation of Gamou/Idoura and Yagaji as Special Protection Areas

2006.10.13

[Press Release]Four Areas Instructed to Formulate Regional Environmental Pollution Control Programs

[Press Release]FY 2005 Monitoring Results of Hazardous Air Pollutants

[Press Release]FY 2005 Status of Air Pollution

2006.10.12

[Press Release]The 4th U.S.-Japan Migratory Bird Treaty Meeting and the 6th Russia-Japan Consultative Meeting on Migratory Bird Protection and Research to be Held

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited Regarding the Draft Protocol (the Second Revision) for the Verification Tests on the FY 2006 Pilot Project of the Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) in the Field of Heat-Island Mitigation Technology (Technologies for Reduc

2006.10.10

[Press Release]Formulation of the Protocol for Verification Tests and Invitation for Verification Organizations to Apply for the FY 2006 Pilot Project of the Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) in the Field of VOC of Treatment Technology (for Medium and Small Sc

2006.10.06

[Press Release]Budget Request for FY 2007 Environmental Conservation Expenditure

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding Amendments to Ordinances and Regulations for Enforcement of the Amended Fluorocarbons Recovery and Destruction Law

2006.10.05

[Press Release]Partial Amendment to the Enforcement Ordinance of the Waste Management and Public Cleansing Law

[Press Release]Partial Amendment to the Enforcement Ordinance of the Law Relating to the Prevention of Marine Pollution and Maritime Disaster

[Press Release]Enforcement of Amended Wildlife Protection and Hunting Law and Partial Amendment to the Enforcement Ordinance of the Wildlife Protection and Hunting Law

2006.10.03

[Press Release]First Workshop on Reduction of Unintentional POPs in East Asian Countries Concluded

2006.10.02

[Press Release]2006 International Symposium on Endocrine Disruption

2006.09.29

[Press Release]Campaign for Environmentally Friendly Shopping to be Waged during the 3R Promotion Month

[Press Release]Status of Reflections of Policy Evaluation Results for Environmental Policies

[Press Release]New Breeding Project for Tsushima Leopard Cats

2006.09.28

[Press Release]Tripartite Environmental Education Workshop & Symposium to be Held

[Press Release]Government's Greenhouse Gas Emissions for April to June, FY 2006

2006.09.25

[Press Release]Sixth Workshop on Environmental Partnership

[Press Release]Opinions of the Minister of the Environment on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Renovation of the Mizushima Power Station

2006.09.22

[Press Release]Status of the Short-tailed Albatross ( Diomedea albatrus ) and Its Conservation and Breeding Project

2006.09.19

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited Regarding the Draft Protocol (the Second Revision) for the Verification Tests on the Pilot Project of the ETV in the Field of VOC Treatment Technology (for Medium- and Small-Scale Establishments)

2006.09.12

[Press Release]The 16th Asia-Pacific Seminar on Climate Change Concludes Successfully

2006.09.11

[Press Release]NPOs and NGOs Invited to Present Their Efforts toward Establishing a Sound Material-Cycle Society

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms

[Press Release]Poster Design for Prevention of Neighborhood Noise Invited

2006.09.08

[Press Release]Revised List of Factories/Business Establishments That Reported Themselves as Being the Specified Particulate Emitting Facilities

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited Regarding Changes to the Standard Method of Algal Growth Inhibition Test under the Chemical Substances Control Law

2006.09.07

[Press Release]First Workshop on Reduction of Unintentional POPs in East Asian Countries

2006.09.05

[Press Release]Briefing on MOE Policies to be Held for NGOs and Businesses

[Press Release]A Summary of the FY2005 Survey Results on Dugongs and Seaweed Beds over a Wide Area

2006.09.01

[Press Release]Eradication/Control measures of Newly Added "Invasive Alien Species" Announced on Gazette

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding Changes to Geographical Coverage and Planning of Joshin'etsu Kogen National Park

2006.08.31

[Press Release]MOE Invites Proposals for a Fragrant Town Project

[Press Release]The Report on the Collection of Contributions from Business Operators as Appropriations for the Payment of Relief Benefit

[Press Release]Month for Promoting Ozone Layer Protection Action

[Press Release]Evaluation Report of Environmental Policy for FY2005.

2006.08.30

[Press Release]Submission of Report on Japan's Assigned Amount of GHG Emissions Pursuant to the Kyoto Protocol

2006.08.29

[Press Release]Fifth Workshop on Environmental Partnership

2006.08.28

[Press Release]National Convention for the Promotion of the 3Rs to be Held

[Press Release]"Joint Workshop on Environmental Monitoring of Persistent Organic Pollutants in East Asian Countries and UNEP/GEF Project on Assessment of the Existing Capacity and Capacity Building Needs to Analyse POPs in Developing Countries", September 20-22, Kyoto

2006.08.25

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding Changes to Geographical Coverage and Planning of National and Quasi-National Parks

2006.08.22

[Press Release]Handling of Additional "Invasive Alien Species" Specified on Gazette

[Press Release]FY 2005 Dissemination Status of Wastewater Treatment Facilities

[Press Release]FY 2005 Dissemination Status of Johkasou, On-Site Treatment System of Domestic Effluent

[Press Release]Status of Improper Disposal of Sulfate Pitch (Second Half of FY 2005)

2006.08.21

[Press Release]"Asia-Pacific Consultations on Climate Regime Beyond 2012 - South Asia" Held in Delhi

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding the Renewal of Designation of Special Protection Areas within National Wildlife Protection Areas in FY 2006

2006.08.18

[In Focus]The Environment and Finance -- Expanding the Flow of Environmentally Conscious "Money" --

2006.08.11

[Press Release]Report on the Diffusion of Eco-fuels for Heat Generation

2006.08.10

[Press Release]White Paper on the Environment Cover Page Illustration Contest

[Press Release]UNEP Special Envoy Tokiko Kato to Visit Borneo

[Press Release]Invitation for Public Comments on the Report regarding the Reduction of the Unintentional Contaminant, HCB, in TCPA and Solvent Red 135

[Press Release]Selection of New Eco-community Projects to Establish a Sound Material-Cycle Society

[Press Release]'Twentieth National Conference of the Liaison Council of Municipalities for Water Environment Conservation' and the 'Exquisite and Well-conserved Waters Summit "Tenkawa"'

2006.08.08

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding Amendments to the Enforcement Ordinance of the Law Relating to the Prevention of Marine Pollution and Maritime Disaster

2006.08.07

[Press Release]Enforcement of Amended Air Pollution Control Law and Amendments to the Orders and Regulations of the Amended Air Pollution Control Law

[Press Release]Opinions of the Minister of the Environment on the Environmental Impact Statement for the Ohno-Taketa Road

2006.08.03

[Press Release]Workshop on Environmental Partnership

[Press Release]The Second Plenary Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Forum for Environment and Development in the Second Phase (APFED II) Held

2006.08.01

[Press Release]"Star Watching Network" for the Summer 2006 to be Held

[Press Release]The Minister of the Environment's 2006 Commendation for Global Warming Prevention Activity

2006.07.31

[Press Release]Public Comments on Amendments to the Orders and Regulations of the Air Pollution Control Law Made Available

[Press Release]FY 2005 Annual Report on Ozone Layer Monitoring

[Press Release]Target Verification Technologies Invited to Apply for the FY 2006 Pilot Project of the Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) in the Field of Organic Wastewater Treatment Technologies for Small-Scale Establishments (Kitchens/Restaurants and Food Manu

2006.07.28

[Press Release]Basic Policy for Coordinating the Budget Estimation Policies for FY 2007 Environmental Conservation Expenses

[Press Release]Action Taken by Three Ministries against Violations of Chemical Substances Control Law

[Press Release]Minister Koike to Join Mt. Fuji Clean-up Campaign

2006.07.27

[Press Release]Invitation for Public Comment on the Amendment to the Notification pertaining to the Enforcement Regulation for the Law Relating to Protection of the Environment in Antarctica

[Press Release]The Second Plenary Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Forum for Environment and Development in the Second Phase (APFED II) to be Held

[Press Release]Invitation for Public Comment on the Amendments to the Enforcement Regulation for the Law Relating to Protection of the Environment in Antarctica

2006.07.25

[Press Release]An International Symposium "Living with Deserts II: Linkages between Dryland Science and On-the-Ground Practice" to be Held

[Press Release]Results of the Evaluation of the Eligibility of Analytical Institutions for Contractual Research Involving the Environmental Measurement of Dioxins (for the second half of FY2006)

2006.07.21

[Press Release]"Asia-Pacific Consultations on Climate Regime Beyond 2012 - South East Asia" Held in Bangkok

2006.07.20

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding Standards of Facilities for Keeping Invasive Alien Species

[Press Release]Campaign against Abandonment of Pet Animals

[Press Release]Amendments to the Orders and Regulations of the the Waste Management and Public Cleansing Law Concerning Asbestos-Containing Wastes

2006.07.14

[Press Release]Three New Species to be Designated as Invasive Alien Species by Cabinet Ordinance

2006.07.11

[Press Release]Third Workshop on Environmental Partnership

[Press Release]2006 International Symposium on Endocrine Disruption

2006.07.10

[Press Release]MOE Invites Entries to the Kodomo Hotaranger Awards

[Press Release]Results of Captive Breeding of the Japanese Crested Ibis (Nipponia Nippon) in 2006

[Press Release]Schedule Change of the Second Meeting of the Regional EST Forum in Asia

[Press Release]"Manual of Measures to Prevent Asbestos from Entering the Environment during Building Dismantling" Published

2006.07.07

[Press Release]Designating Animals Put under Capture Regulation in Special Zones of National and Quasi-National Parks

[Press Release]"Asia-Pacific Consultations on Climate Regime Beyond 2012 - East Asia" Held in Beijing

[Press Release]Fifteen New Projects Selected for FY 2006 Grants of the "Environmental Technology Development Fund"

2006.07.05

[Press Release]Technical Study Committee Report on the Application of Simplified Analytical Methods to Measure the State of Soil and Sediment Contamination by Dioxins

2006.07.03

[In Focus]ECO ASIA 2006 - Actions toward Sustainable Societies by Individual, Local and Regional Level

[Press Release]MOE Publicly Seeks Test Bodies of Animals for Microchip Implantation

2006.06.30

[Press Release]2006 Bathing Beaches Water Quality Survey Results

[Press Release]An Aggregate of Fluorocarbons Destroyed in FY 2005

2006.06.29

[Press Release]Municipal Solid Waste Generation and Treatment Status in FY2004

[Press Release]Results of Verification Tests for the Incineration of Low-contaminated PCB Wastes

2006.06.28

[Press Release]Invitation for Fragrance Entries for the Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden "Image Fragrance Contest"

[Press Release]Selection of Verification Organizations for FY 2006 Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) Pilot Project in the Field of Organic Wastewater Treatment Technologies for Small-scale Establishments

2006.06.27

[Press Release]Interim Report Compiled by the Investigative Committee for Motor Vehicle Exhaust Noise Policy on "Measures to Eliminate Motor Vehicles, Etc. Equipped with Inappropriate Mufflers"

2006.06.25

[Press Release]ECO ASIA 2006 - Actions toward Sustainable Societies by Individual, Local and Regional Level

2006.06.20

[Press Release]A Workshop on "Developing Visions for a Low-Carbon Society (LCS) through Sustainable Development" Held:Japan-UK Joint Research Project

2006.06.19

[Press Release]Eco-Volunteer Fair to be Held on July 1st in Shibuya, Tokyo

2006.06.15

[Press Release]Workshop on Environmental Partnership

2006.06.14

[Press Release]The 14th Environment Congress for Asia and the Pacific (ECO ASIA 2006) to be Held

2006.06.13

[Press Release]A Seminar on the Outcome of CBD/COP8 with Concrete Examples of Access and Benefit-Sharing of Biodiversity

2006.06.12

[In Focus]Eco Life Fair 2006 Held in the Environment Month of June

2006.06.09

[Press Release]Revised "Health Care Manual for Heatstroke"

[Press Release]Action Plan for the Diffusion and Promotion of Eco Drive

[Press Release]Revised "Health Care Manual for UV"

2006.06.08

[Press Release]Cabinet to Decide on the "Cabinet Order on the Effective Date of a Part of the Act on Regulation, Etc. of Non-road Special Motor Vehicles"

2006.06.05

[Press Release]Environmental Business Plan Competition "eco japan cup" Being Held

2006.05.31

[Press Release]An Event "The Blessing of Wetlands - Tourism and Products of Ramsar Sites" to Be Held at ECOLIFE FAIR 2006

[Press Release]Eleventh Consultative Meeting of JCMBA and the 13th Consultative Meeting of JAMBA Held

[Press Release]E-Learning Versions of the Guide for Better Understanding of Chemicals Surrounding Us

[Press Release]Central Environment Council Reports on the Designation of the Zen-noji Nagaoka Abe's Salamander (Hynobius Abei) Natural Habitat Conservation Area and Development of the Program for the Rehabilitation of Natural Habitats and Maintenance of Viable Populations of the Japanese Wood Pigeon

2006.05.30

[Press Release]Opening a Life Environment Information Website for Odor, Noise and Vibration

[Press Release]Annual Report on the Environment in Japan 2006 to be Published

2006.05.26

[Press Release]FY 2005 Home Appliance Recycling Results Published by Manufacturers

[Press Release]Amendment to the Enforcement Regulation for the Waste Management and Public Cleansing Law

[Press Release]Establishment of the Guidelines on the Destruction of Halons in Japan

2006.05.25

[Press Release]FY 2004 Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Japan

2006.05.24

[In Focus]Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden marks its 100th Commemoration

[Press Release]Insight into Corporate Social Responsibility Reports - A searchable database of 6,500 cases of corporate environmental activities between 2002 and 2005 -

2006.05.19

Dust and Sandstorms [Pamphlet]

[Press Release]Eco Car World 2006 (Low Emission Vehicle Fair) to Be Held

[Press Release]"Eco Life Fair" to be held on June 3 and 4

2006.05.18

[Press Release]Open Symposium "Developing Visions for a Low-Carbon Society through Sustainable Development" to Be Held on June 13 in Tokyo

[Press Release]Eleventh Consultative Meeting of JCMBA & 13th Consultative Meeting of JAMBA to Be Held

2006.05.17

[Press Release]First Workshop of the Dialogue on Long-term Cooperative Action to Address Climate Change by Enhancing Implementation of the Convention

2006.05.16

[Press Release]The High-level Segment of the 14th Session of the Commission on Sustainable Development Held

2006.05.12

[Press Release]Countermeasures against Shinkansen Superexpress Railway Noise above 75dB (phon)

2006.05.10

[Press Release]Best Beach 100

[Press Release]Launch of Ecotourism Project at Ramsar Sites

2006.05.08

[Press Release]Pacific Islands Youth Environmental Summit to Be Held in Okinawa with Newly Assigned "FY 2006 Okinawa Youth Environmental Ministers"

[Press Release]Second Conference of the Parties to the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants Held

2006.04.28

[Press Release]Guidelines for the Provision of Waste Information

[Press Release]Central Environment Council Reports on the Preferred Effluent Control Measures for the Preservation of Aquatic Life

[Press Release]Opinions of the Minister of the Environment on the Environmental Impact Statement for the Haneda Airport Re-Expansion Project

[Press Release]Opinions of the Minister of the Environment on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Renovation of the Electric Power Facility of the Sakai Port Power Plant

[Press Release]Third Publication of the Results of the Chemicals Classification Program Based on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS)

[Press Release]Marine Stop Idling Experiment at the Takeshiba Wharf to Begin in Autumn 2006

[Press Release]Central Environment Council Reports on the Designation of Water Area Types of Rivers for the Preservation of Aquatic Life

2006.04.27

[Press Release]Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden Registers Its Commitment towards Implementing the International Agenda for Botanic Gardens in Conservation

[Press Release]Pollen Season of Japanese Cedar and Cypress to End

[Press Release]Report on FY2005 Verification Test Results for the Pilot Project of the Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) in the Field of VOC Treatment Technologies

2006.04.26

[Press Release]Dust and Sandstorm (DSS) Observation Equipment Installed in Nagasaki Prefecture

2006.04.25

[Press Release]Announcement of the List of People Conferred an Order in the Spring of 2006

2006.04.21

[Press Release]Revision of the "Health Care Manual for Pollen Allergy"

2006.04.18

[Press Release]Shinjuku Gyoen 100th Anniversary Memorial Ceremony

2006.04.17

[Press Release]Opinions of the Minister of the Environment on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Construction of an Electric Power Facility in TOSOH Corporation's Nanyo Complex

2006.04.14

[Press Release]Environmental Dialogue between Japan and Russia Held in Tokyo

[Press Release]Preferred Voluntary Measures for Emission Control of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)(A Report by the Expert Committee of the Central Environment Council)

2006.04.10

[Press Release]Shinjuku-Gyoen National Garden's Closing Time to Be Extended -- Let's enjoy Shinjuku-Gyoen's cherry blossoms in the twilight --

2006.04.07

[Press Release]Report on the Investigation of Shimadzu NOx Monitor Mis-measurement

2006.04.06

[Press Release]Cabinet Decision on the "Third Basic Environment Plan - The Way to a New Rich Lifestyle in a Sustainable Society"

2006.04.05

[Press Release]OECD Environment and Development Ministers Meeting Held

2006.04.03

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2006.03.31

Effects of Green Procurement by Government Institutions in FY 2004

[Press Release]Status of Motor Vehicle Traffic Noise in FY 2004

[Press Release]FY 2005 Editions of Chemicals in the Environment(Japanese Edition), Chemicals in the Environment (English Edition) and Citizen's Guide for Understanding "Chemicals in the Environment"

[Press Release]Export Confirmation and Import Permission of Wastes under the Waste Management Law in 2005

[Press Release]2005 Enforcement Status of the Basel Law

2006.03.29

[Press Release]Amendment to the Enforcement Regulation of the Law concerning Special Measures for the Preservation of Lake Water Quality

[Press Release]The Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN) 11th Inter-Governmental Meeting (IGM) and 11th Science Planning Group (SPG) Meeting, and a Related Workshop Held

[Press Release]Strengthening of the Monitoring Systems on Illegal Dumping of Industrial Wastes(2005)

2006.03.27

[Press Release]Amendment to the Ordinance that Establishes a Method for the Submission of Management Plans for the Use of Motor Vehicles

2006.03.23

[Press Release]Opinions of the Minister of the Environment on the Environmental Impact Statement for the Saga-Fukutomi Road

[Press Release]Establishment of "A Guide for Quality Assurance concerning Environmental Measurement of Dioxins (for Bioassays)" and Revision of the "Manual on Bioassays for Dioxins"

2006.03.22

[Press Release]Result of the COP-MOP 3 on the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

[Press Release]Guidelines for the Countermeasures against Oil Contamination-Landowner`s Response Policy Concerning Oil Slick and Odor Problems from Mineral Oil Contaminated Soil, a Report of the Soil Contamination Technical Standards Expert Committee, the Soil Agricultural Chemical Committee, the Central Environmental Council

2006.03.20

An Aggregate Amount of Fluorocarbons Recovered from Motor Vehicle Air- Conditioners in FY 2004

[Press Release]Announcing the ECO ASIA Foreign Students' Essay Contest

[Press Release]Amount of Fluorocarbons Recovered from Motor Vehicle Air-Conditioners in FY 2004

[Press Release]The Second Meeting of the Regional EST Forum in Asia to Be Held

2006.03.17

Measures to Cope with By-product Hexachlorobenzene under the Chemical Substances Control Law

2006.03.16

[Press Release]Cabinet Decision on the "Cabinet Order on the Effective Date of the Act on Regulation, Etc. of Non-road Special Motor Vehicles" and the "Order for Enforcement of the Act on Regulation, Etc. of Non-road Special Motor Vehicles"

[Press Release]Citizen's Guide for Understanding FY2004 PRTR Data

2006.03.10

[Press Release]Administrative Guidance on the Unapproved Genetically Modified Medaka

[Press Release]Environmentally Sustainable Transport (EST) Startup Session to Be Held

2006.03.09

Cabinet Decision on a Bill Partially Amending the Law for the Promotion of Sorted Collection and Recycling of Containers and Packaging

2006.03.08

[Press Release]Senior Officials Meeting on the 3R Initiative Held

[Press Release]Results of the Evaluation of the Eligibility of Analytical Institutions for Contractual Research Involving the Environmental Measurement of Dioxins (for the preceding term of FY2006)

2006.03.06

[Press Release]Cabinet Decision on a Bill Partially Amending the Wildlife Protection and Hunting Law

[Press Release]Cabinet Decision on a Bill Partially Amending the Fluorocarbons Recovery and Destruction Law

2006.03.03

[Press Release]Results of FY2004 Environmental Surveys of Chemical Substances

2006.03.01

[Press Release]The Sixth Session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF6) was Held between February 13 and 24, 2006

[Press Release]Release of and Invitation for Public Comments upon a Draft Comprehensive Environmental Evaluation (CEE) on the Construction and Operation of the New Belgian Research Station in Dronning Maud Land, Antarctica

2006.02.28

[Press Release]The Ninth Japan-Korea Joint Committee on Environmental Cooperation

[Press Release]Second Seminar in CSR Seminar Series "Integrating Biodiversity into Corporate Strategy" to Present the First "Ecosystem Conservation Guidelines" in Construction Industry

2006.02.27

[Press Release]Seminar on Ecological Footprint: Measurement and Management Tool for a Sustainable Future

2006.02.24

[Press Release]FY 2004 PRTR Data Overview

[Press Release]Seminar on Sound Material-Cycle Society, Circular Economy, and 3Rs among Japan, China, and Korea

[Press Release]Ministry of the Environment Invites Entries for the Seto Inland Sea Scenic Photo Contest

2006.02.21

[Press Release]Workshop to be Held on Ecological Conservation Project in Northwest China

2006.02.20

[Press Release]Minamata Disease Workshop 2006

2006.02.16

[Press Release]First Publication of the Results of the Chemicals Classification Program Based on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS)

2006.02.15

Status of Improper Disposal of Sulfate Pitch in the First Half of FY 2005

2006.02.10

Efforts by Aerosol Manufacturers and Municipalities for the Promotion of Proper Treatment and Recycling of Waste Aerosol Products

2006.02.09

Cabinet Decision on the Bill Partially Amending the Climate Change Policy Law

2006.01.31

Draft Budget for the FY2006 Kyoto Protocol Target Achievement Plan

Status of Issuance of Photochemical Oxidant Warnings and Reporting of Damages in 2005

Ordinance of MOE Stipulating Amended Effluent Standard to Be Enforced

2006.01.23

State of PCB Waste in Storage under the PCB Special Measures Law

2006.01.20

Cabinet Decision on a Bill on Asbestos Health Damage Relief

Ehime Eco Town Program Approved

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