Environmental Policy
The Basic Environment Plan - Table of CONTENTS
(Cabinet Decision)
GOVERNMENT OF JAPAN
Table of CONTENTS
Part I. BACKGROUND AND SIGNIFICANCE OF THE PLAN
- Section 1.
- Trends in Environmental Problems
- Section 2.
- Growing Awareness and Activities
- Section 3.
- Significance of the Plan
Part II. PRINCIPLES OF ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
- Section 1.
- Basic Concepts
- Section 2.
- Long-Term Objectives
- Section 3.
- Developing Comprehensive Indicators
Part III. FUTURE POLICY ON ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
- Chapter 1.
- Building a Socioeconomic System Fostering Environmentally Sound Material Cycle
- Section 1.
- Conserving the Atmosphere
- Section 2.
- Conserving the Water Environment
- Section 3.
- Conserving the Soil and Ground Environment
- Section 4.
- Policies on Waste and Recycling
- Section 5.
- Policies on Environmental Risks of Chemicals
- Section 6.
- Environmental Consideration in Technological Development etc.
- Chapter 2.
- Harmonious Coexistence Between Nature and Humankind
- Section 1.
- Coexistence compatible with the region's natural/social characteristics
- Section 2.
- Conserving Biodiversity
- Section 3.
- Securing and Utilizing the Blessings of a Sound Environment
- Chapter 3.
- Participation by All Sectors of Society Sharing Fair Burden
- Section 1.
- Role of Each Sector
- Section 2.
- Promoting voluntary actions by each participant
- Section 3.
- Setting an Example by Government Action
- Section 4.
- Efforts in Major Socioeconomic Sectors
- Chapter 4.
- Measures Forming the Basis of Environmental Policy
- Section 1.
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
- Section 2.
- Regulatory Measures
- Section 3.
- Economic Measures
- Section 4.
- Environmental Infrastructure Improvement
- Section 5.
- Scientific Research, Monitoring/Observation and Environmental Technology
- Section 6.
- Providing and Maintaining Environmental Information
- Section 7.
- Regional Pollution Abatement Programs
- Section 8.
- Environmental Health, Pollution Disputes, etc.
- Chapter 5.
- Promoting International Activities
- Section 1.
- Promoting International Cooperation for Global Conservation
- Section 2.
- International Cooperation in Research, Observation and Monitoring
- Section 3.
- Encouraging Activities by Local Governments and Private Sector
- Section 4.
- Environmental Consideration in International Cooperation
- Section 5.
- Efforts Based on International Agreements
Part IV. EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PLAN
- Section 1.
- Implementation Scheme and Society-Wide Cooperation
- Section 2.
- Setting Specific Goals
- Section 3.
- Financial and Other Measures
- Section 4.
- Plan Coordination
- Section 5.
- Follow-up of Progress and Review of the Plan