Environmental Policy
News Headline
- Notice on the Revision of the 'Basic Policy for the Promotion of Contracts Considering Reduction of Emissions of Greenhouse Gases and Others by the State and Other Entities' and the Outcome of Public Comments [17.02.07up]
- Notice on the Revision of Basic Policy for the Promotion of Procurement of Eco-Friendly Goods and Services and the Outcome of Public Comments [17.02.07up]
- Invitation of opinions in response to the proposal of revision of the Basic Policy Considering Promotion of Procurement of Eco-Friendly Goods and Services based on the Act on Promoting Green Procurement. [16.11.10up]
Issues
Environmental Plan
- Result of selection of model areas for the project to formulate community revitalization plans to achieve “low-carbon, sound material cycle and natural symbiosis” in fiscal year 2015
- The Third Basic Envionment Plan [outline] [PDF 2,783KB]
- 04.11.29 Central Environment Council Review Report on the Progress of the Basic Environment Plan
- Outline of Environmental Conservation Policies
- The Basic Environment Plan
- The basic Environment Plan [outline]
- Environmental Protection Policy in Japan - Introduction
- Environment Agency’s Policy Focus for FY 1999
Environment & Economy
- Green Bond Guidelines, 2017 SUMMARY
- On the Release of the ESG Working Group Report
- 17.02.01 Summary of Environmental Finance Programs[PDF 2,055KB]
- 16.10.13 Policies on Environmental disclosure to improve ESG investment[PDF 2,904KB]
- Virtuous circle for environment and economy
- Promoting environment-conscious business activities (Environmental Reporting, EMS, Environmental Accounting)
- Green Public Procurement(GPP) and Green Contract Law
- Web Portal for Eco-Minded Business
- Principles for Financial Action towards a Sustainable Society [PDF 642KB]
Environmental Taxation
- 17.01.30 Greening of Whole Tax System and Carbon Tax in Japan [PDF 1,501 KB]
- Environmental Taxation (Taxation System for Global Warming Measures)
- Annual Tax Reform
Environmental Assessment
- 16.05.10 Asia EIA Conference 2016
- 05.03.30 Amendment of the Basic Guidelines for Environmental Impact Assessment
- 05.03.30 Framing of the Guidelines for Environmental Impact Assessment for "New Mutsu-Ogawara Development Basic Plan"
- 03.01.10 International Symposium on SEA "For the Effective Implementation of Strategic Environmental Assessment" [PDF 17KB]
- Effective SEA System and Case Studies [PDF 1,493KB]
- Guideline on Environmental Impact Assessment of Economic Partnership Agreements andFree Trade Agreements in Japan English Summary
- Environmental Impact Assessment in Japan [PDF 560KB]
- Summary Report of Working Group Regarding Basic Concept on Environmental Impact Assessments Related to Wind Power Generation Facilities [PDF 793KB]
Environmental Education/ESD (Education for Sustainable Development)
- UNDESD Japan Report [PDF 285KB]
- Environmental Leadership Initiatives for Asian Sustainability(ELIAS)
- Reasons for Promoting Household Eco-account Books
- 05.12.13 DVD "Eco-driving: Money Saving Tips for Household Managers"
- 05.03.30 Publication of Environmental Statistics 2005
- 04.09.22 Cabinet Decision on Fundamental Policy for Enhancing Motivation on Environmental Conservation and Promoting Environmental Education
- 05.08.29 Ministry of the Environment Launches E-mail News Service
- 04.03.30 Publication of Environmental Statistics 2004
- 04.01.30 Register for E-mail News Service
- 03.05.26 Publication of Environmental Statistics 2003
- Junior Eco-Club Asia Conference
Environmental Research/Technology
- Promotion of Environmental Research and Technology Development
- 05.10.20 Technology Development of Energy Saving Lighting Apparatus Using White LED
- 03.10.06 Questionnaire Surveys on Environmental Conservation Activities of the Public, Children, and Citizens’ Groups
- 03.08.22 Commencement of the Operation of the Information Network on Environmental Technology
Laws
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