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2009.12.28: [Press Release]International Year of Biodiversity
2009.12.25: [Press Release]Survey Results of Environmentally Friendly Corporate Behaviors; [Press Release]Announcement on the approval for the certification application for detoxifying asbestos waste
2009.12.24: [Press Release]Results of the Regional Workshop for East, South and Southeast Asia on Updating the Strategic Plan of the Convention on Biological Diversity for post-2010 period
2009.12.22: [Press Release]Result of the Medical Data Examination for Acknowledgment of Designated Diseases under the Act on Asbestos Health Damage Relief; [Press Release]FY 2010 Tax Reform Policy Principle Pertinent to the MOE
2009.12.21: [Press Release]Announcement on the certification system application for businesses detoxifying asbestos wastes; [Press Release]FY 2008 Survey on the Enforcement Status of the Air Pollution Control Act
2009.12.18: [Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding the draft of the revision of 'Basic Policy for the Promotion of Contracts considering Reduction of Emissions of Greenhouse Gases and others by the State and Other Entities'; [Press Release]The Status of Motor Vehicle Traffic Noise during FY 2008
2009.12.17: [Press Release]Star Watching Network - Implementation of Winter Star Watching For FY 2009
2009.12.16: [Press Release]Minister of the Environment to assume Co-Chair of the Global Adaptation Network
2009.12.14: [Press Release]The 3rd FY 2009 Study Group Meeting for Japan Co-benefits Projects in the Field of Wastes Management and Recycling; [Press Release]Announcing the Results of the Public Comments regarding the CBD Post-2010 Targets (draft "proposal by Japan"); [Press Release]Public Comments are Invited Regarding the "Proposal for the Registration of Withholding Standards for Agricultural Chemicals"; [Press Release]Public Comments Invited Regarding the "Proposal for the Registration of Withholding Standards for Agricultural Chemicals Concerning Water Pollution"
2009.12.11: [Press Release]FY 2008 Monitoring Results of Hazardous Air Pollutants; [Press Release]Air Quality Status for FY 2008
2009.12.10: [Press Release]Regional Workshop for East, South and Southeast Asia on Updating the Strategic Plan of the Convention on Biological Diversity for post-2010 period; [Press Release]The Nationwide Eco-Action Points model project managed by Econos Co., Ltd to begin December 10, 2009
2009.12.08: [Press Release]Designation of Banded Mongoose (Mungos mungo) as an "Invasive Alien Species (IAS)"; [Press Release]Public Comments Invited on the Standard for Breeding and Raising banded mongoose etc
2009.12.07: [Press Release]'Co-benefits of Climate Change and Sustainable Development in Developing Countries', a side event at COP15 in Copenhagen
2009.12.04: [Press Release]MOE's Opinions on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement regarding the replacement of facility in No.2 Himeji Power Plant.; [Press Release]Public Comments Invited Regarding the Draft Outlines of the revision of the designated procurement items and evaluation criteria of the Law concerning the Promotion of Procurement of Eco-Friendly Goods and Services by the State and Other Entities; [Press Release]Distribution of "Annual Report on the Environment, the Sound Material-Cycle Society and the Biodiversity 2009" at the COP15
2009.11.30: [Press Release]Enforcement Status of Water Pollution Related Laws in FY 2008; [Press Release]Dioxins Emission Inventory for 2008; [Press Release]Result of the Joint Workshop on Enhancement of Environmental Management Capacity in Vietnam; [Press Release]Formulation of Eco-Action 21 Guidelines FY 2009 Version November 30, 2009; [Press Release]Results of the Survey on 2008 Dioxin Emissions from Waste Incinerators; [Press Release]Enforcement Status of the Law Concerning Special Measures against Dioxins for FY 2008; [Press Release]Environmental Survey of Dioxins in FY 2008
2009.11.27: [Press Release]Budget Request Amount for FY 2010 Environmental Conservation Expenditures; [Press Release]Results of the FY 2008 Water Quality Survey of Public Water Areas; [Press Release]Amendment to the Government Ordinance of Law for Conservation of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
2009.11.26: [Press Release]The 45th Session of the International Tropical Timber Council held in Yokohama; [Press Release]Results of the reinforced monitoring activities against illegal export and import of wastes; [Press Release]International Meeting for Promoting Asia-Pacific Biodiversity Observation Network (AP-BON); [Press Release]Announcement: FY2009 Award for Implementation of Measures to Reduce VOC Emissions
2009.11.24: [Press Release]Result of the Medical Data Examination for Acknowledgment of Designated Diseases under the Act on Asbestos Health Damage Relief; [Press Release]2nd Meeting for Overseas Development concerning the Japanese model of Environmental Technologies in 2009; [Press Release]MOE Invites Entries to the 13th Environmental Communication Awards November 24, 2009
2009.11.20: [Press Release]Joint Workshop on Enhancement of Environmental Management Capacity in Vietnam to be held on November 24, 2009 in Hanoi, Vietnam
2009.11.19: [Press Release]Public Comments are Invited Regarding the "Proposal for the Registration of Withholding Standards for Agricultural Chemicals"; [Press Release]Public Comments Invited Regarding the "Proposal for the Registration of Withholding Standards for Agricultural Chemicals Concerning Water Pollution"; [Press Release]Notification on Promoting Measures to Reduce NOx Emissions from Minor Sources
2009.11.18: [Press Release]Japan Automobile Recycling Promotion Center (JARC) underpaid for airbags recovery costs.
2009.11.17: [Press Release]Air Pollution Control Promotion Month
2009.11.16: [Press Release]Restitution of 10 Crested Ibises to China; [Press Release]FY 2008 Survey Results of Water Pollution by Agricultural Chemicals Used on Golf Courses
2009.11.11: [Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms; [Press Release]Japan's National Greenhouse Gas Emissions in FY 2008 (The Preliminary Figures)
2009.11.10: [Press Release]The 3rd Round-Table Meeting prior to the 10th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity and the 5th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties Serving at the Meeting of the Parties to the Cartagena; [Press Release]Exhibitors for the "Biodiversity EXPO 2010" needed; [Press Release]The Expansion Working Group (WG) Meeting of the Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) Project concerning Heat-Island Mitigation Technologies - Air Conditioning System by Ground Source Heat Pumps Using Underground Heat or Wastewater in FY2009 to be held and an invitation for opinions.; [Press Release]The 8th Verification Test for the Incineration of waste electrical machinery contaminated by a small amount of PCB
2009.11.09: Manual for Quantitative Evaluation of the Co-Benefits Approach to Climate Change Projects; [Press Release]Regarding the "Life on the Earth" supporters club to join collaborative events
2009.11.06: [Press Release]The 12th meeting of the Network of Organization for Research on Nature Conservation (NORNAC) to be held
2009.11.02: [Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding the Draft Waste Management Review Committee Report
2009.10.30: [Press Release]Publication of the "Annual Report on the Environment for Children 2010"; [Press Release]On behalf of the steering committee for CBD COP10/MOP5, MOE invites comments from a broad spectrum of the public regarding the CBD post-2010 targets (draft "proposal by Japan")
2009.10.29: [Press Release]Selection Results of Model Project for Disseminating the Visualization of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Products/Services
2009.10.28: [Press Release]The Asia-Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate (APP) the third Ministerial Meeting was held in Shanghai, China from October 26 to 27, 2009
2009.10.27: [Press Release]Results of the FY2008 Survey on the Quality of Fuel used in Non-road Special Motor Vehicles
2009.10.26: [Press Release]Short-tailed Albatross observed in San Francisco, U.S. after leaving its nest in Mukojima; [Press Release]Seminars for Japan Co-benefits Projects in the Field of Wastes Management and Recycling: Utilization of Financial Incentives for Promoting Measures to Cope with Global Warming
2009.10.22: [Press Release]Result of the Medical Data Examination for Acknowledgment of Designated Diseases under the Act on Asbestos Health Damage Relief
2009.10.20: The Asian Network for Prevention of Illegal Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Wastes; [Press Release]The MOE invites comments from a broad spectrum of the public regarding the proposed changes to matter concerning handling of natural park work and permission in the management plan of San'inkaigan National Park and Iriomote-Ishig; [Press Release]Promotion Campaign for Increasing Use of Electronic Manifest System; [Press Release]Results of "Kobe Biodiversity Dialogue in 2009"
2009.10.19: [Press Release]UNCCD COP9 Held in Argentina
2009.10.15: [Press Release]The Expansion Working Group (WG) Meeting of the Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) Project in the Field of Organic Wastewater Treatment Technologies for Small-Scale Establishments in FY2009 to be held and an invitation for opinions.
2009.10.13: [Press Release]Biodiversity Exhibition to be Held
2009.10.09: [Press Release]Grand Prix of First Biodiversity Japan Award Announced; [Press Release]Results of the Third Workshop on the Reduction of Unintentional POPs in East Asian Countries
2009.10.08: [Press Release]Results of the Asia-Pacific Regional Workshop on the Satoyama Initiative Concept: Ecosystem Services in the Asia-Pacific Region
2009.10.06: [Press Release]First Biodiversity Japan Award Ceremony to be held (cont'd)
2009.10.05: [Press Release]First Biodiversity Japan Award Ceremony to be held; [Press Release]MOE's Opinions on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement regarding the plan to increase No.6 Thermal Power Facility in Kimitsu Power Plant; [Press Release]The Second FY2009 Study Group Meeting and Seminars for Japan Co-benefits Projects in the Field of Wastes Management and Recycling
2009.10.02: [Press Release]Results of the Second Meeting of the Vietnam-Japan Joint Study Group for Cooperation Activities on Environmental Management
2009.10.01: [Press Release]Results of the 7th Workshop on Environmental Monitoring of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in East Asian Countries; [Press Release]Results of the Public Comments on the draft "Guide to the Local Biodiversity Strategy" and Creation of the Guide
2009.09.29: [Press Release]Results of the Medical Data Examination for Acknowledgment of Designated Diseases under the Act on Asbestos Health Damage Relief
2009.09.28: [Press Release]MOE's Opinions on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement regarding the plan to increase No.3 advanced pressurized water reactor in Sendai Nuclear Power Plant.; [Press Release]The Second Meeting on the Vietnam-Japan Joint Study Group for Cooperation Activities on Environmental Management to be held September 30th to October 1st, 2009 in Tokyo
2009.09.25: [Press Release]The 21th Starry Sky Town, Blue Sky Town National Conference held in Shizuoka City; [Press Release]Reinforced Monitoring Activities of the Illegal Export and Import of Wastes by Regional Environment Offices during the Reduce, Reuse and Recycle (3R) Promotion Month; [Press Release]Results of the Selection of Target Verification Technologies for the Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) Project in the Field of Organic Wastewater Treatment Technologies for Small-Scale Establishments in FY2009.
2009.09.18: [Press Release]New themes for the "FY2009 Promotion Project for Biodiversity-related Technology Development" decided; [Press Release]"Asia-Pacific Regional Workshop on the Satoyama Initiative Concept" to be held; [Press Release]Results of the Selection of Target Verification Technologies for the ETV Project concerning Heat-Island Mitigation Technologies to Reduce Air Conditioning and Other Loads by Using Building Envelope Systems in FY2009.; [Press Release]Public Comments Invited Regarding the "Proposal for the Registration of Withholding Standards for Agricultural Chemicals"
2009.09.17: [Press Release]"7th Workshop on the Environmental Monitoring of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in East Asian Countries" to be held
2009.09.14: [Press Release]The Expansion Working Group (WG) Meeting and the second WG meeting of the ETV Project for Heat-Island Mitigation Technologies to Reduce Air Conditioning and Other Loads by Using Building-Envelope Systems in FY2009 to be held and an invitation for opinions.
2009.09.10: [Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding the Draft Partially Amending the Enforcement Regulations for the Act on Regulation, Etc. of Emissions from Non-Road Special Motor Vehicles; [Press Release]The winners of the "Biodiversity Japan Award" announced
2009.09.09: [Press Release]Establishment of the Environmental Quality Standards for the PM2.5
2009.09.08: [Press Release]Results of the Medical Data Examination for Acknowledgment of Designated Diseases under the Act on Asbestos Health Damage Relief; [Press Release]Kobe Biodiversity Dialogue in 2009
2009.09.07: [Press Release]Second Public Invitation for the FY2009 Waste Treatment Facilities Global Warming Prevention Program of
2009.09.04: [Press Release]Japan - Sweden Environmental Seminar to be Held on Local Level Cooperation for Sustainable Cities; [Press Release]Public Comments Invited Regarding the "Proposal for the Registration Withholding-Standards for Agricultural Chemicals Concerning Water Pollution"
2009.08.31: [Press Release]Index of Water Quality of Sound River: Let's go to Rivers "Mizube-no-Sukoyakasa-Shihyou 'Mizu-Shirabe': Minna-de-kawa-he-ittemiyou!"; [Press Release]Actions against Okayama University's improper accounting in its Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research for Waste Management
2009.08.28: [Press Release]Ozone Layer Protection Action Month; [Press Release]Publication of the FY 2008 Annual Report on Ozone Layer Monitoring; [Press Release]Report on the Status of the Implementation of the Cartagena Law and the Results of the Public Comments on the Draft Report
2009.08.25: [Press Release]Results of the Medical Data Examination for Acknowledgment of Designated Diseases under the Act on Asbestos Health Damage Relief
2009.08.24: The Asian Network for Prevention of Illegal Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Wastes
2009.08.21: [Press Release]Model Project for Disseminating the Visualization of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Products/Services
2009.08.20: [Press Release]Summary of the E-waste Training Workshop for Asia and the Pacific; [Press Release]"Guidelines for Private Sector Engagement in Biodiversity" published; [Press Release]Wastewater treatment facilities cooperative development projects; [Press Release]The FY 2008 Dissemination Status of Wastewater Treatment Facilities; [Press Release]FY 2008 Dissemination Status of Johkasoh (On-Site Domestic Effluent Treatment Systems)
2009.08.17: [Press Release]The Ministry of the Environment (MOE) invites comments from a broad spectrum of the public regarding proposed changes to matter concerning handling of natural park work and permission in the management plan of Shikotsu-Toya National Park,Iseshima National; [Press Release]The Formulation of a Protocol for Verification Tests and an Invitation for Applications for Verification Organizations on the ETV Project on Heat-Island Mitigation Technologies - IT Equipment for Green Technology in FY2009.; [Press Release]Announcement on the the certification system application for businesses detoxifying asbestos wastes; [Press Release]Mieruka ("visualization") pilot project on household greenhouse gas emissions
2009.08.12: The Asian Network for Prevention of Illegal Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Wastes
2009.08.07: [Press Release]Basic Policy Related to the Estimated Expenses for Environmental Conservation in FY 2010; [Press Release]The 2009 Eco-Tourism Forum; [Press Release]The MOE selected verification organizations and invites for target verification technology submissions for ETV Project concerning Heat-Island Mitigation Technologies to Reduce Air Conditioning and Other Loads by Using Building Envelope Systems in FY2009.; [Press Release]Public Comments Invited Regarding the Designation of National Wildlife Protection Areas, etc., in FY 2009
2009.08.04: [Press Release]E-waste Training Workshop for Asia and the Pacific; [Press Release]Community-supported "Projects towards a Sound Material-Cycle Society" adopted for the establishment of SMCS - FY2009: the results of the public invitation for demonstration projects for the establishment of SMCS; [Press Release]Public comments invited regarding the "Proposal for the Registration of Lake and Reservoir Water Concerning Effluent Standards on Nitrogen or Phosphorus Content"
2009.08.03: [Press Release]Children's Day for Visiting Kasumigaseki 2009; [Press Release]Selection Results of Verification Management Organizations for the "2009 Urban Community Bicycle Pilot Programs"; [Press Release]Public Comments Invited Regarding the "Proposal for the Registration Withholding-Standards for Agricultural Chemicals concerning Water Pollution"; [Press Release]Public Comments Invited Regarding the "Proposal for the Registration of Withholding Standards for Agricultural Chemicals"
2009.07.31: [Press Release]The results of the "National opinion survey on environmental concerns"
2009.07.30: [Press Release]Results of the International Experts Meeting on the International Satoyama Initiative Concept: Biodiversity and Its Sustainability; [Press Release]Application Guidebook for the FY 2009 Contributor to VOC Voluntary Emissions-Reduction Programs; [Press Release]The selection of target verification technologies for the ETV Project on Heat-Island Mitigation Technologies - Air Conditioning Systems by Ground Source Heat Pumps Using Underground Heat or Wastewater in FY2009.; [Press Release]Report of the Study Group on the Environmental Impact Assessment System Released
2009.07.29: [Press Release]Public Comments Invited Regarding the Draft of the Outline of the Ordinance of the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) on the Amended Soil Contamination Countermeasures Act (SCCA).
2009.07.28: [Press Release]Star Watching Network: the Implementation of Summer Star Watching for FY 2009 and the Results of FY 2008 Star Watching
2009.07.27: [Press Release]Results of the Examination of Medical Data for Acknowledgment as Designated Diseases under the Act on Asbestos Health Damage Relief; [Press Release]Public comments invited regarding the Guide to the Local Biodiversity Strategy (draft)
2009.07.21: [Press Release]Environmental Cooperation Activities Begun with the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Utilizing Past Japanese Experiences and Environmental Technologies in FY2009
2009.07.17: [Press Release]Public Comments Invited Regarding the Management Plan for the Ogasawara Islands World Natural Heritage Nominated Site; [Press Release]"Conference of Asian Youth on Biodiversity in Aichi 2009"
2009.07.16: [Press Release]Invitation for Second Submissions of 2009 Model Projects for the Promotion of Sustainable Urban Renewal; [Press Release]Public Issue of the Technologies for Demonstration Experiments Concerning Effluent Processing from Hot Springs
2009.07.13: [Press Release]2009 Biodiversity-Related Technology Development Promotional Project; [Press Release]Brief Report of 7th Workshop on Greenhouse Gas Inventories in Asia (WGIA7); [Press Release]Meeting of International Experts on the International Satoyama Initiative-Concept "Biodiversity and Sustainability" to be held; [Press Release]Report on Practices for Pleasant Feeling Town Development; [Press Release]The selection of a verification organization and the opening date for applications for target verification technology submissions for the Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) Project in the field of Lake and Reservoir Water Purification Technology
2009.07.10: [Press Release]The Aggregate Amount of Fluorocarbons Destroyed in FY 2008; [Press Release]Public comments invited regarding approval of Regulations of Type 1 Use of Living Modified Organisms
2009.07.09: [Press Release]Open call for participants in the "2009 Urban Community Bicycle Pilot Programs"
2009.07.07: [Press Release]Japanese endangered orchids photo exhibition and symposium
2009.07.06: [Press Release]The Experimental Introduction of an Integrated Domestic Market for Emissions Trading: Results of Intensive Recruitment (Second Period: Apr.28-Jun.30); [Press Release]The result of Japan - China Environmental Pollutant Policy Corporation Golden Week; [Press Release]International Workshop for Networking on Biodiversity Observation Activities in Asia Pacific Region
2009.07.03: [Press Release]2009 Bathing Beaches Water Quality Survey Results; [Press Release]The fifth meeting on the "Guidelines for Private Sector Engagement in Biodiversity issues" to be held
2009.07.02: [Press Release]The Second Round-Table Meeting to share information on the 10th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity and the 5th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties Serving at the Meeting of the Parties to the Cartagena
2009.06.30: [Press Release]Future Policy for Motor Vehicle Noise Control
2009.06.29: [Press Release]Report on the Survey on Health Hazards caused by Asbestos; [Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding Approval of Type 1 Use Regulations for Genetically Modified Organisms; [Press Release]On the results of the questionnaire concerning "Green Purchasing" in local government; [Press Release]Result of the "Green Wave 2009"; [Press Release]The selection of verification organizations and an invitation for target verification technology submissions for the ETV Project in the Field of Organic Wastewater Treatment Technologies for Small-Scale Establishments in FY2009.
2009.06.26: [Press Release]Participation in Quality Assurance and Quality Control Survey of Environmental Measurement and Analysis in FY2009
2009.06.22: [Press Release]Medical Data Examination Results for Recognition of Designated Diseases under the Act on Asbestos Health Damage Relief
2009.06.18: [Press Release]The formulation of a Verification Tests Protocol and Invitation for apply Verification Organizations of the ETV Project concerning Heat-Island Mitigation Technologies to Reduce Air Conditioning and Other Loads by Using Building Envelope Systems in FY2009.; [Press Release]First Meeting for Overseas Development based on Japanese model of Environmental Technologies in 2009
2009.06.16: [Press Release]The selection of Verification Organizations and the invitation for submissions of target verification technologies in the field of VOC Emission Control and Deodorant Technology for Medium and Small Scale Establishments in the ETV Project in FY2009.
2009.06.12: [Press Release]Announcement of Items under Consideration as Designated Procurement Items for Public-works Projects associated with the Law on Promoting Green Purchasing; [Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding Approval of Type 1 Use Regulations for Genetically Modified Organisms; [Press Release]Submission of Proposals for Designated Procurement Items pursuant to the law on Promoting Green Purchasing (for procurement items and services); [Press Release]Submission of Proposals for Designated Procurement Items pursuant to the law on Promoting Green Purchasing (for public-works projects)
2009.06.10: Japan's Activities for the Basel Convention
2009.06.09: [Press Release]GEIC "Eco-Volunteer Day"
2009.06.04: [Press Release]Japan Awards for Biodiversity; [Press Release]Summary of Results Concerning the Quality Assurance and Quality Control Survey of Environmental Measurement and Analysis in FY2008
2009.06.02: [Press Release]Cabinet Decision on the "White Paper on the Environment, the Sound Material-Cycle Society, and Biodiversity in FY 2009"
2009.06.01: [Press Release]Invitation for 2009 Submissions regarding Model Projects for Promotion of Sustainable Urban Renewal; [Press Release]Test Results of 2008 Project of the Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) for Lake and Reservoir Water Purification Technology.
2009.05.29: [Press Release]"Air Pollution Prediction System" on the "Environmental GIS" Website - Predicting the concentration of photochemical oxidants etc. in the Chubu, Kansai, and Kyushu areas of Japan -; [Press Release]Results of Monitoring Atmospheric Asbestos Concentrations in FY 2008; [Press Release]Public Comments are Invited Regarding the SHIRETOKO World Natural Heritage Management Plan
2009.05.28: [Press Release]Report on Test Results for the Environmental Technology Verification in FY2008 - the ETV Project Concerning Heat-Island Mitigation Technologies to Reduce Air Conditioning and Other Loads by Using Building Envelope Systems -; [Press Release]Summary of import/ export of wastes under the Waste Management Law in 2008; [Press Release]Summary of import/ export of hazardous wastes under the Basel Convention and its domestic laws in 2008
2009.05.26: [Press Release]The Minister of the Environment's Opinions on the Draft of the Environmental Impact Statement for the Onahama Thermal Power Station (Tentative Name).
2009.05.25: [Press Release]Fledging of the Short-tailed Albatross Chicks Moved to Mukojima; [Press Release]Result of a Medical Examination for the Acknowledgment of Designated Diseases under the Act on Asbestos Health Damage Relief
2009.05.22: [Press Release]Used Mobile Phone Collection Promotion Campaign
2009.05.18: [Press Release]Implementation of the Green Wave; [Press Release]Eco Car World 2009 (Low Emission Vehicle Fair) upcoming; [Press Release]Public Comment Invited regarding Draft Report on Reviewing the Implementation Status of the Cartagena Law
2009.05.15: [Press Release]Public Comments are Invited Regarding the "Proposal for Registration Withholding Standards for Agricultural Chemicals"
2009.05.14: [Press Release]Public Invitation to the FY2009 Global Warming Prevention Program for Waste Treatment Facilities
2009.05.12: [Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding the "Guidelines for Private Sector Engagement in Biodiversity Issues"
2009.05.07: [Press Release]Public Comment Invited regarding Approval of Type 1 Use Regulations for Genetically Modified Organisms
2009.04.30: [Press Release]FY 2007 Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Japan
2009.04.28: [Press Release]Selection Results of the Verification Management Organizations for the "Eco-commuting Pilot Programs through the FY 2009 Mobility Management Project"
2009.04.27: [Press Release]Report on Verification Test Result of FY 2008 Project of the Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) in the Field of Organic Wastewater Treatment Technologies for Small-Scale Establishments.
2009.04.24: [Press Release]Result of Medical Examination for Acknowledgment of Designated Disease under the Act on Asbestos Health Damage Relief
2009.04.21: [Press Release]International Day for Biological Diversity 2009; [Press Release]Selection and Announcement of Experts under the Law Concerning the Protection of Biodiversity through Regulations on the Use of Genetically Modified Organisms
2009.04.20: [Press Release]Decision on symbol logo of Shiretoko World Natural Heritage Site; [Press Release]Publication of Environmental Statistics 2009
2009.04.17: [Press Release]Submissions of the Minister of the Environment on the Environmental Impact Statement for the Power Generation Facility Unit No.3 at Higashi Power Station in Tokuyama Factory.
2009.04.16: [Press Release]Results of Public Comments Received Regarding the "Tool for Giving Information on CO2 Emitted in Daily Life (working title)".
2009.04.03: [Press Release]Publication of the FY2007 GHG Emission Data by the Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Accounting and Reporting System based on the Act on the Promotion of Global Warming Countermeasures
2009.04.02: [Press Release]Implementation of National Park Clean-up Promotion Project; [Press Release]Selection Results of the Verification Management Organizations for the FY 2009 ETV Project in the Field of Heat-Island Mitigation Technology (for Reducing the Air Conditioning Load using Building Envelope Systems, etc).; [Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding Changes to Geographical Coverage and Planning of National and Quasi-National Parks; [Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding the Exception Amendment of the Bandai-Asahi National Park Regulations
2009.03.30: [Press Release]Formulation of "Environmental Information Strategy" and the Results of Public Comments Regarding the Strategy; [Press Release]Selection Results of the Verification Management Organizations for the FY 2009 Project of the ETV in the Field of VOC Treatment Technology (for Medium and Small Scale Establishments); [Press Release]Selection Results of the Verification Management Organizations for the FY 2009 ETV Project in the Field of Organic Wastewater Treatment Technologies for Small-Scale Establishments; [Press Release]State of Illegal Dumping of Home Appliances; [Press Release]Citizen's Guide for Understanding FY2007 PRTR Data
2009.03.23: [Press Release]Result of the Medical Data Examination for Acknowledgment of Designated Diseases Under the Act on Asbestos Health Damage Relief
2009.03.19: [Press Release]Report on enforcement status of Law Concerning the Promotion of Business Activities with Environmental Consideration; [Press Release]Public Comments Invited Regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms
2009.03.18: [In Focus]"The Innovation for Green Economy and Society"
2009.03.16: [Press Release]Results of the FY 2007 Comprehensive Survey on the Discharge of Water Pollutants
2009.03.12: [Press Release]The "Asia 3R High-Level Seminar" and the "Asia Regional Seminar for Sustainable Resource Management" Held
2009.03.10: [Press Release]Open call for participants in the "Construction promotion project on the model maintenance of symbiotic housing in the 21 st century"; [Press Release]Public Comments Invited Regarding the "Tool for Giving Information on the CO2 Emitted in Daily Life (working title)"
2009.03.09: [Press Release]Results of the Medical Data Examination for Acknowledgment of Designated Diseases under the Act on Asbestos Health Damage Relief; [Press Release]"2009 Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden Green Festival"
2009.03.06: Law for the Control of Export, Import and Others of Specified Hazardous Wastes and Other Wastes; [Press Release]Results of the Satoyama Initiative International Workshop; [Press Release]Public Comments Invited Regarding the "Implementation guidance of Survey on Enforcement Status of Water Pollution Related Laws and Integrated Water Pollution Effluent"
2009.03.03: [Press Release]Fourth Meeting of the Regional EST Forum in Asia
2009.03.02: [Press Release]Open call for participants in the "Eco-commuting Pilot Programs through the FY 2009 Mobility Management Project"; [Press Release]Bill Partially Amending the Soil Contamination Countermeasures Act
2009.02.27: [Press Release]Announcement of the Results of the Testing of Wild Birds for the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Virus in January, 2009
2009.02.26: [Press Release]Symposium on the Conservation of Ecosystems in the Sea of Okhotsk and Japanese-Russian Cooperation to Be Held; [Press Release]SATOYAMA Initiative International Workshop - Realizing a sustainable rural society while living in harmony with nature -; [Press Release]The First Annual Review of the Progress in Implementing the Second Fundamental Plan for Establishing a Sound Material-Cycle Society; [Press Release]The Selection of the Winners of the 12th Environmental Communication Awards
2009.02.24: [Press Release]Bill to Amend the Chemical Substances Control Law
2009.02.23: [Press Release]Results of the Medical Data Examination for the Acknowledgment of Designated Diseases under the Act on Asbestos Health Damage Relief; [Press Release]Invitation for Applications for the FY 2009 Water Purification Technology for Lakes and Reservoirs ETV Project's Verification Management Organization
2009.02.19: [Press Release]Environmental Communication Awards Ceremony and Environmental Communication Symposium to be held; [Press Release]Public Comments Invited Regarding the "Proposal for the Registration Withholding Standards for Agricultural Chemicals concerning Water Pollution"; [Press Release]Public Comments are Invited Regarding the "Proposal for the Registration of Withholding Standards for Agricultural Chemicals
2009.02.17: [Press Release]The Fourth Meeting of the Regional EST Forum in Asia
2009.02.16: [Press Release]Invitation to Become Verification Management Organizations for the FY 2009 ETV Project on Heat-Island Mitigation Technology (for Reducing Air Conditioning Load by Using Building Envelope Systems, etc); [Press Release]Invitation to Become Verification Management Organizations for the FY 2009 ETV Project on VOC Treatment Technology (for Medium- and Small-Scale Establishments); [Press Release]Invitation to Become Verification Management Organizations for the FY 2009 ETV Project on Organic Wastewater Treatment Technologies for Small-Scale Establishments.
2009.02.13: [Press Release]Decision on the logo mark of the 'Monitoring Sites 1000' project made
2009.02.12: [Press Release]Revision to the Basic Policy for the Promotion of Procurement of Eco-Friendly Goods and Services; [Press Release]Results of the Public Comments Received Regarding the Draft Summary of the Revised Designated Procurement Items and Evaluation Criteria under the Law on Promoting Green Purchasing
2009.02.10: [Press Release]Bilateral Meetings on Migratory Birds held between Japan, Russia and the United States.
2009.02.06: The Asian Network for Prevention of Illegal Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Wastes
2009.02.03: [Press Release]On the Expansion Working Group (WG) Meeting of the FY 2008 Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) Project on Heat-Island Mitigation Technologies to be Held and an Invitation for Opinions.
2009.02.02: [Press Release]Results of the Medical Data Examination for the Acknowledgment of Designated Diseases under the Act on Asbestos Health Damage Relief
2009.02.01: [Press Release]The participation of the Minister of the Environment in the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2009
2009.01.30: [Press Release]Brief announcement on the amount of the budget to go towards environmental preservation matters in FY 2009; [Press Release]Results of the survey on the enforcement status of the Soil Contamination Countermeasures Law and soil contamination investigations and countermeasures in the 2007 fiscal year; [Press Release]Announcement of the Results of the Testing of Wild Birds for the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Virus in December, 2008; [Press Release]"Symposium on 50th anniversary of water environment administration" to be held on March 12, 2009
2009.01.29: [Press Release]Japan-Russia and Japan-U.S. Bilateral Migratory Birds Meetings to be Held
2009.01.26: [Press Release]Summary of Workshop 2009 of the Asian Network for Prevention of Illegal Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Wastes; [Press Release]Public Comments Invited Regarding the Contents of the Draft of the Ministerial Ordinance on the Rules of Enforcement of the Pet Food Safety Law
2009.01.23: [Press Release]"World Wetlands Day" Celebrations; [Press Release]Public Comments Invited Regarding the "Guidelines for the Evaluation of the Designation Agricultural of Chemicals as Designated Harmless Agricultural Chemicals"
2009.01.22: [Press Release]Report on the Workshop on Countermeasures against Asbestos in Asian Countries in FY 2008; [Press Release]Eco Car World 2009 (Low Emission Vehicle Fair) to be held
2009.01.16: [Press Release]Public Comments Invited Regarding the Contents of the Draft of the Ministerial Ordinance on the Standards and Specifications of Pet Food
2009.01.15: [Press Release]Information About the "Workshop on Countermeasures Against Asbestos in Asian Countries"; [Press Release]Public Comments are Invited Regarding the "Proposal for Registration Withholding Standards of Agricultural Chemicals"; [Press Release]Public Comments are Invited Regarding the "Proposal of Registration Withholding Standards of Agricultural Chemicals concerning Water Pollution"
2009.01.13: [Press Release]Public Comments are Invited Regarding the Draft Report of the first annual review of progress in implementing the second Fundamental Plan for Establishing a Sound Material-Cycle Society
2009.01.09: [Press Release]Announcement of the Results of the Testing of Wild Birds for the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Virus in November, 2008
2009.01.08: [Press Release]On the Holding of an Expansion Working Group (WG) Meeting for the FY 2008 Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) Project in the Field of VOC Treatment Technologies and an Invitation for Opinions.; [Press Release]Invitation FY 2009's Projects for "The Promotion and Support of Biodiversity Conservation"

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