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2008.12.22

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

2008.12.19

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited Regarding the Draft Report of the Central Environment Council on the State of the Implementation of the Natural Parks Law and its Required Measures December 19, 2008

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited Regarding the Draft of the Revision of the "Basic Policy for the Promotion of Contracts Considering Reduction of Greenhouse Gases and others Emissions by the State and Other Entities".

[Press Release]Announcement of the Results of the Testing of Wild Birds for the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Virus in October, 2008

2008.12.18

[Press Release]The State of the Discharge and Treatment of Industrial Waste in FY 2006

[Press Release]Star Watching Network: the Implementation of Winter Star Watching For FY 2008

[Press Release]FY 2007 Survey on the Enforcement Status of the Air Pollution Control Law

2008.12.16

[Press Release]Results of the Selection of Target Verification Technologies for the FY 2008 ETV Project on Heat-Island Mitigation Technology (for Reducing Air Conditioning Loads by using Building Envelope Systems, etc.)

2008.12.13

[Press Release]"Experimental Introduction of an Integrated Domestic Market for Emissions Trading": Results of Intensive Recruitment (Oct.21-Dec.12)

2008.12.12

[Press Release]Air Quality Status for FY 2007

[Press Release]The promulgation of the guidelines for the control of greenhouse gases

2008.12.10

The Asian Network for Prevention of Illegal Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Wastes

2008.12.09

[Press Release]The Enforcement Status of the Law Concerning Special Measures against Dioxins for FY 2007

[Press Release]Dioxins Emissions Inventory for 2007

[Press Release]Environmental Survey of Dioxins in FY 2007

2008.12.08

[Press Release]The Status of Motor Vehicle Traffic Noise during FY 2007

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited Regarding the Draft Outlines of the Revisions of the Designated Procurement Items and the Evaluation Criteria of the Law Concerning the Promotion of Procurement of Eco-Friendly Goods and Services by the State and Other Entities

2008.12.05

The Asian Network for Prevention of Illegal Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Wastes

[Press Release]Results of the Sixth Workshop on the Environmental Monitoring of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in East Asian Countries

2008.12.04

[Press Release]Partial Enforcement of the Amended Act on the Promotion of Global Warming Countermeasures

2008.12.02

[Press Release]Results of The Tenth Tripartite Environment Ministers Meeting among China, Japan and Korea (TEMM10)

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

2008.12.01

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

2008.11.27

[Press Release]Invitation for submissions of measurement methods for evaluating very small amounts of PCB contained in insulating oil and recommendations for neutral institutions for evaluating those methods

[Press Release]Cabinet Ordinances for the Law for Ensuring the Safety of Pet Food

2008.11.21

[Press Release]Status of Fluorocarbon Recovery from Commercial Freezers/Air Conditioners in FY 2007

[Press Release]Communication Words for Biodiversity and the Launch of a Public Information Organization

[Press Release]Publication of the "Kodomo Kankyo Hakusho 2009"November 21, 2008

2008.11.20

[Press Release]11th meeting of the Network of Organization for Research on Nature Conservation (NORNAC) to be held

2008.11.19

[Press Release]Results of the FY2007 Water Quality Survey of Public Water Areas

2008.11.18

[Press Release]Month for Promoting Air Pollution Control

[Press Release]Information about FY 2008 commendations for contributions towards measures against volatile organic compounds (VOC).

2008.11.13

[Press Release]Special Event Held: Asian Mayors on the Signing of the Kyoto Declaration for the Promotion of Environmentally Sustainable Transport (EST) in Cities

2008.11.12

[Press Release]FY 2007 Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Japan (Provisional Data)

2008.11.11

[Press Release]"6th Workshop on Environmental Monitoring of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in East Asian Countries" to be held November 18-20 in Tokyo

2008.11.10

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

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

[Press Release]The Fifth Verification Test for the Incineration of Waste Electrical Machinery containing Small Amounts of PCBs

2008.11.08

[Press Release]One of the Released Japanese Crested Ibises Identified Mainland

2008.11.07

[Press Release]Announcement of the results of the 8th Tripartite Round-table Meeting on Environmental Industry between China, Korea and Japan

[Press Release]The Minister of the Environment's Opinions on the Environmental Impact Statement of the Douou-ken Connection Road between Naganuma Town and Ebetsu City (a Regional High-Standard Road).

[Press Release]"Eco-internship Symposium 2008" to be held on December 21th 2008

2008.11.05

[Press Release]A Brief Summary of Results of the 10th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Ramsar Convention (Ramsar COP10)

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

2008.11.04

[Press Release]On the Holding of an Expansion Working Group (WG) Meeting for the FY 2008 Project of the Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) in the Field of Organic Wastewater Treatment Technologies and an Invitation for Opinions

[Press Release]T CARD & MARKETING Co., Ltd-managed Nationwide Eco-Action Points Model Project to begin

2008.10.31

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding the Draft Chemical Substances Control Law (CSCL) Review Committee Report

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited Regarding the "Guideline for the control of greenhouse gases"

[Press Release]Demonstration of Eco-Action Point model project services by the Minister of the Environment to be held

2008.10.30

[Press Release]2008 International Symposium on the Environmental Risks of Chemicals

[Press Release]On the amount of the requesting budget to go towards environmental preservation matters in FY 2009

[Press Release]Opinions of the Minister of the Environment on the Environmental Impact Statement on the Kobe International Port City Construction Planning Road on the Seishin-line of the Osaka Wangan-line.

[Press Release]Eight Japanese Crested Ibises to be transferred from the Tama Zoological Park to the Sado Toki Reintroduction Center

[Press Release]The Designation of 4 new Ramsar Sites under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands

2008.10.28

[Press Release]On the Condition of the Released Japanese Crested Ibises

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

[Press Release]Report of Sightings of one of the Released Japanese Crested Ibises

[Press Release]Results of the FY2007 Survey on the Quality of Fuel to be used in Non-Road Special Motor Vehicles

2008.10.27

[Press Release]The 10th Conference of the Contracting Parties to the Ramsar Convention (Ramsar COP10) and designation of 4 new Ramsar Sites

2008.10.24

The Asian Network for Prevention of Illegal Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Wastes

2008.10.23

[Press Release]The First Committee for the Comprehensive Assessment on Biodiversity in FY2008 to be Held

2008.10.20

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

[Press Release]Announcement of the Results of the 8th Japan-China Joint Committee on Environmental Protection

2008.10.17

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

2008.10.16

[Press Release]The Establishment of a Website to Provide Information on Biodiversity and the Holding of a Forum for Exchanging Views on the CBD/COP10

[Press Release]FY 2007 Survey Results of Water Pollution by Agricultural Chemicals Used at Golf Courses

2008.10.14

[Press Release]Announcement of the Third Water Environment Partnership in Asia (WEPA) International Forum

[Press Release]The Nationwide Eco-Action Points model project managed by JCB Co., Ltd to begin

[Press Release]Results of the Selection of the Target Verification Technologies for the FY 2008 ETV Project in the Field of Organic Wastewater Treatment Technologies for Small-Scale Establishments

2008.10.09

[Press Release]Kick-off event for the Nationwide Eco-Action Points model projects to be held

[Press Release]Ministerial Ordinance Partially Amending the Enforcement Regulation of the Act on Asbestos Health Damage Relief (the part relating to the Ministry of Environment)

2008.10.03

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

2008.09.30

[Press Release]Japan establishes Inter-Ministrial Committee on the Preparations for the CBD/COP10/MOP5 to be held in Japan

[Press Release]The 20th Starry Sky Town, Blue Sky Town National Conference held in Toyota City

2008.09.26

[Press Release]Results of the survey on the enforcement status of the Soil Contamination Countermeasures Law and soil contamination investigations and countermeasures in the 2006 fiscal year

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

2008.09.25

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited Regarding the "Proposal for Registration Withholding Standards of Agricultural Chemicals"

2008.09.16

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited Regarding Changes to the Planning of the Biwako Quasi-National Park

[Press Release]Poster design contest for the prevention of neighborhood noise

[Press Release]Results of the Selection of Verification Organizations and an Invitation for Target Verification Technologies for the FY 2008 ETV Project on Heat-Island Mitigation Technology (for Reducing Air Conditioning Loads by using Building Envelope Systems, etc)

2008.09.13

[Press Release]Results of the 16th Environment Congress for Asia and the Pacific (ECO ASIA 2008)

2008.09.09

[Press Release]Additional Announcement on the 16th Environmental Congress for Asia and the Pacific (ECO Asia 2008) and the Countdown 2010 Signing Ceremony

2008.09.08

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

[Press Release]Bilateral Meetings on Migratory Bird held between Japan, Australia, China and the Republic of Korea.

2008.09.05

[Press Release]The Adoption of FY 2008's Projects for the "Promotion and Support of Biodiversity Conservation" (Secondary Offering)

2008.09.04

[Press Release]Results of the 2nd Tripartite Policy Dialogue on Chemical Management in China, Japan and Korea as held in Seoul, Korea, September 1-3.

2008.08.29

[Press Release]The Minister of the Environment's opinions on the Environmental Impact Statement for the Honjo Road.

[Press Release]The Publication of the FY 2007 Annual Report on Ozone Layer Monitoring

[Press Release]Ozone Layer Protection Action Month

2008.08.28

[Press Release]Holding of the Japan - China, Japan - Australia, and Japan - Republic of Korea Bilateral Meetings on Migratory Bird Conservation

[Press Release]The 16th Environment Congress for Asia and the Pacific (ECO Asia 2008) to be Held

2008.08.25

[Press Release]"Interim Assessment of the Japan HPV Challenge Program" Released

2008.08.19

[Press Release]"2009 White Paper on the Environment and the Sound Material-Cycle Society Cover Page Illustration Contest" to be Held

2008.08.18

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

2008.08.08

[Press Release]Basic policy on the estimated budget for environmental preservation matters in fiscal year 2009

2008.08.07

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

2008.08.05

[Press Release]Results of the Selection of Verification Organizations and Target Verification Technologies as were invited to apply for the FY2008 ETV Project in the Field of Organic Wastewater Treatment Technologies for Small-Scale Establishments

2008.08.01

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding the Designation of National Wildlife Protection Areas, etc., in FY 2008

[Press Release]Children's Day for Visiting Kasumigaseki 2008

2008.07.28

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

2008.07.25

[Press Release]Results of Japanese Crested Ibis Breeding for 2008

2008.07.24

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

2008.07.22

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

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

[Press Release]The Formulation of a Protocol for Verification Tests and an Invitation to Become the Verification Organizations for the FY 2008 ETV Project on Heat-Island Mitigation Technology (for Reducing Air Conditioning Loads by using Building Envelope Systems, etc.)

[Press Release]Results of the Selection of Verification Organizations and Target Verification Technologies as Were Invited to Apply for the FY2008 ETV Project in the Field of Organic Wastewater Treatment Technologies for Small-Scale Establishments

[Press Release]A Brief Report of the "Workshop on Greenhouse Gas Inventories in Asia (WGIA)" and the "Open Symposium on Estimating the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions - How to Estimate Emissions within the Commitment Period"

2008.07.18

[Press Release]Announcement of the Results of Testing of Wild Birds for the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Virus in May 2008

[Press Release]Star Watching Network - The Implementation of Summer Star Watching For FY 2008 and the Results of Star Watching for FY 2007

2008.07.17

[Press Release]The Secondary Offering for FY 2008's Projects for "The Promotion and Support of Biodiversity Conservation"

2008.07.15

[Press Release]Namiki, the Parliamentary Secretary of the Environment, to visit the Sado Toki Conservation Center

2008.07.14

[In Focus]Japan is to host the COP 10 to the Convention on Biological Diversity

2008.07.11

[Press Release]A Brief Summary of the Executive Committee's Commemorative Ceremony for the Trial Release of the Crested Ibises

[Press Release]The Schedule for the Trial Release of Crested Ibises into the Wild and their Commemorative Ceremony

2008.07.10

[Press Release]Results of a survey to supply information on fluorocarbon and air bags from End-of-Life Vehicles.

2008.07.08

[Press Release]Public comments invited regarding the "Draft Interim Assessment of the Japan HPV Challenge Program"

2008.07.07

[Press Release]Workshop and Open Symposium Announcement "Workshop on Greenhouse Gas Inventories in Asia (WGIA)" and "Open Symposium on Estimating the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions - How to Estimate Emissions within the Commitment Period"

2008.07.04

Annual Report on the Environment and the Sound Material-Cycle Society in Japan 2008

[In Focus]Annual Report on the Environment and the Sound Material-Cycle Society in Japan 2008

[Press Release]Distribution of the book "National Parks of Japan" at the G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit

[Press Release]Results of Public Comments Regarding the 'Draft on the Matters Appended to the Standard for Testing Facilities which Conduct the Testing of New Chemical Substances, etc. under the "Chemical Substances Control Law"'

[Press Release]Annual Report on the Environment and the Sound Material-Cycle Society of Japan, 2008

[Press Release]Results of 2008 Bathing Beaches Water Quality Survey

[Press Release]Invitation for Participation in the FY 2008 Investigation of Inter-laboratory Comparison Analysis for Environmental Monitoring

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited Regarding the "Proposal of Registration Withholding Standards of Agricultural Chemicals"

[Press Release]The Ninth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP9) to the Basel Convention

2008.07.01

[Press Release]Brief Report on the Findings from the "Survey on Lives in Paddy Fields and their Surrounding Environments: 2007", a Collaborative Project between the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and the Ministry of the Environment

2008.06.27

[Press Release]Two Crested Ibis Chicks have successfully left their Nest

[Press Release]"Eco-First Commitments" by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, Shiga Bank, Ltd., Biwako Bank, Ltd. and NEC Personal Products, Ltd.

[Press Release]The Ministry of the Environment's Opinions on the Follow-up Report of the Environmental Impact Assessment Review of the Isahaya Bay Reclamation Project

[Press Release]The Minister of the Environment's Opinions on the Environmental Impact Statement for the Urban Planning Road, Itakohokota-line.

[Press Release]The Adoption of FY 2008's Projects for "The Promotion and Support of Biodiversity Conservation"

2008.06.26

[Press Release]Selection of Target Verification Technologies for Water Quality Purification of Lakes and Marshes, Environmental Technology Verification Projects

2008.06.25

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

2008.06.24

[Press Release]The Launch of the Japan Carbon Action Platform (JCAP)

2008.06.23

[Press Release]Adoption of Five Regional Conferences on the Cut-back of CO2

[Press Release]Green Purchasing in Local Governments Questionnaire Results

2008.06.20

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

2008.06.17

[Press Release]An Aggregate of Fluorocarbons Destroyed in FY 2007

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

2008.06.13

[Press Release]Report on the Survey on Asbestos Health Hazards

[Press Release]Verification Test(s) Protocol Formulation and Invitation to Become FY 2008 ETV Project Small-Scale Establishments Organic Wastewater Treatment Technologies Verification Organizations

[Press Release]Oze International Symposium to be Held

2008.06.12

[Press Release]Publicizing Candidates for Designated Procurement of Public-Works Projects Items Associated with the Promoting Green Purchasing Law

[Press Release]Collecting Proposals for the Designated Procurement of Items Applying to the Promoting Green Purchasing Law (Public-Works Projects)

[Press Release]Collecting Proposals for the Designated Procurement of Items Applying to the Promoting Green Purchasing Law (Goods and Services)

[Press Release]Guidelines for Sustainable Urban Renewal: Mini-Assessment for Urban Renewal Project

2008.06.10

[In Focus]Results of the G8 Environment Ministers Meeting 2008

2008.06.09

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

2008.06.06

[Press Release]Result of the 3rd Japan-Mongolia Environmental Policy Dialogue

[Press Release]Verification Test(s) Protocol Formulation and Invitation to Become the FY 2008 ETV Project Verification Organizations for in VOC Treatment Technology (for Medium- and Small-Scale Establishments)

[Press Release]Summary of Results Concerning the FY 2007 Investigation of Inter-laboratory Comparison Analysis for Environmental Monitoring

2008.06.05

[Press Release]The Situational Maintenance Report of the Shiretoko Natural World Heritage Site

2008.06.03

[Press Release]The 9th Meeting of the Convention on Biological Diversity Conference Parties

[Press Release]The 3rd Japan-Mongolia Environmental Policy Dialogue

[Press Release]Cabinet selected for the June 3,2008, Japan, Annual Report on the Environment and the Sound Material-cycle Society

[Press Release]State of Discharge and Treatment of Municipal Solid Waste in FY 2006

2008.06.02

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited: Regarding the Amendment Regulation Enforcement Concerning the Cabinet Ordered Conservation of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora Act

2008.05.30

[Press Release]Japan To Host the Tenth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity

[Press Release]The Manual of Pest Management on Parks and Roadside Trees (Preliminary Version)

[Press Release]The Law for Promotion of Recycling and Related Activities for Treatment of Cyclical Food Resources Based Recycle Project

2008.05.29

[Press Release]Japanese Environment Minister, Ichiro Kamoshita, Joins the Ninth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP9) at the Convention on Biological Diversity and the High-Level Segment

2008.05.27

[Press Release]Monitoring Results of Asbestos Concentration in Ambient Air in FY 2007

[Press Release]Japan Chemicals Collaborative Knowledge Database (J-CHECK) Launched

2008.05.26

[Press Release]All Chicks Have Left the Nest of the Short-Tailed Albatross Transported from the Izu Islands, Toroshima to Mukojima in Ogasawara Archipelago

[Press Release]Results of the G8 Environment Ministers Meeting 2008

[Press Release]About the result of The fourth meeting of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

[Press Release]Analysis of Mercury Concentration Found in Dead Japanese cranes

2008.05.23

"Dialogue with Stakeholders" in G8 Environmental Ministers Meeting held

2008.05.22

[Press Release]Leaflets on the Handling of Slow Loris

2008.05.21

[Press Release]"Eco-gallery" to be Opened in the Toyako Visitor Center

2008.05.20

[Press Release]"Approach to Japanese Emission Trading Scheme Interim Report" Released

[Press Release]Verified Test Results of the FY 2007 Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) Pilot Project Concerning Heat-Island Mitigation Technology (for Reducing Air Conditioning Load by Using Building Envelope Systems)

2008.05.16

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

[Press Release]FY 2006 Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Japan

[Press Release]Symposium on the Basic Environment Plan to Be Held

2008.05.15

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited Regarding the Draft Outlines of the Investigation of the Designated Procurement Item for Falsified-recycling Paper Issue

2008.05.14

[Press Release]Notification of the Partial Amendment of Matters Provided by the Law Concerning the Protection of the Ozone Layer through the Control of Specified Substances and Other Measures, Article 3.1, Items 1 to 3

2008.05.13

[Press Release]An Egg has Successfully Hatched in a Cage from a Pair of Crested Ibis

2008.05.12

The 2nd Fundamental Plan for Establishing a Sound Material-Cycle Society

[Press Release]Commemorative Kick-off Symposium for Biodiversity: Towards the Successful Hosting of the COP10 in Nagoya, Aichi in 2010

[Press Release]Planning Details of the "Community Designs that Smell of Green" Contest

2008.05.09

[Press Release]International Workshop on Sectoral Emission Reduction Potential Held

[Press Release]The IYOR 2008 Coral Reef Festival to Be Held

2008.05.08

[Press Release]Eco Car World 2008 in Yokohama(Low Emission Vehicle Fair) to Be Held

2008.05.07

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

2008.05.02

[Press Release]The Ninth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention of Biological Diversity

2008.04.30

[Press Release]FY 2007 Interim Result of the 39th Annual Census on Waterfowl (Anatidae) Population

[Press Release]The Operational System that helps Car Owners to Understand How to Recycle Their Vehicle.

2008.04.28

[Press Release]OECD-UNEP Conference on Resource Efficiency Held

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited Regarding Draft of the Matters Appended to Standard for Testing Facilities which Conduct the Testing of New Chemical Substances etc. under the "Chemical Substances Control Law"

[Press Release]10th Anniversary Event of Biodiversity Center of Japan to Be Held

2008.04.25

[Press Release]The Initial Meeting of Asia-Pacific Gateway to Climate and Development and US-Japan Workshop on the Co-Benefits of Climate Change Actions in Asia Held

[Press Release]Summary of import/ export of hazardous wastes under the Basel Convention and its domestic laws in 2007

[Press Release]Summary of import/ export of wastes under the Waste Management Law in 2007

[Press Release]Results of Selection of the Verification Management Organizations for the FY 2008 Project of the ETV in the Field of Organic Wastewater Treatment Technologies for Small-Scale Establishments

[Press Release]Results of Selection of the Verification Management Organizations for the FY 2008 Project of the ETV in the Field of Heat-Island Mitigation Technology (for Reducing Air Conditioning Load by Using Building Envelope Systems)

[Press Release]The Report on Verification Test Results of the FY 2007 Pilot Project of the Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) in the Field of Organic Wastewater Treatment Technologies for Small-Scale Establishments

[Press Release]Results of Selection of the Verification Management Organizations for the FY 2008 Project of the ETV in the Field of VOC Treatment Technology (for Medium and Small-scale Establishments)

[Press Release]The Report on Verification Test Results of the FY 2007 Pilot Project of the Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) in the Field of VOC Treatment Technology (for Medium and Small Scale Establishments)

2008.04.24

[Press Release]OECD Meeting of the Environment Policy Committee at Ministerial Level to be Held

[Press Release]About results of FY 2005 General Survey of the Emissions of Air Pollutants.

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

2008.04.22

[Press Release]Selection of Experts,and Announcement of the Register of Names of the Experts under the Law Concerning the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biological Diversity through Regulations on the Use of Living Modified Organisms

2008.04.21

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

2008.04.18

[Press Release]G8 ENVIRONMENT MINISTERS MEETING 2008Press Accreditation

2008.04.17

[Press Release]Report on Effective Policies for Promoting Efforts to Prevent Environmental Pollution

[Press Release]Announcement of the Results of Testing of Wild Birds for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Virus in March 2008 (Announcement)

[Press Release]International Biodiveristy Day Symposium 2008: Biodiversity and Agriculture

2008.04.15

[Press Release]The Annual Conference of BOAO Forum (BOAO Forum 2008) Held

[Press Release]Symposium on Biodiversity to Be Held in Hokkaido

2008.04.14

[Press Release]General Repelling of Japanese Cormorants to be Conducted by Kanto Regional Conference

[Press Release]2008 Statistic of the Environment

2008.04.11

[Press Release]Asia BOAO Forum 2008 to Be Held in China from 12 to 14 April

2008.04.10

[Press Release]Special Symposium in Commemoration of the G8 Environmental Ministers Meeting in Kobe - Climate Change and Water - to Be Held

2008.04.07

[Press Release]Eco Car World 2008 (Low Emission Vehicle Fair) to Be Held in Kobe

2008.04.04

[Press Release]Pre-Forum of G8 Environment Ministers Meeting to Be Held in Awaji

[Press Release]Eco-Gallery in Toyako Visitor Center Will Be Opened

[Press Release]Report on the Committee on Assessment of the Health Effects of Fine Particulate Matter on Public Health

2008.04.03

[Press Release]National Report on the Implementation of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands

[Press Release]G8 Environment Ministers Meeting Commemorate Symposium "SATOYAMA from Asia"

2008.04.01

[In Focus]Result of The 4th Ministerial Meeting of the Gleneagles Dialogue on Climate Change, Clean Energy and Sustainable Development

[Press Release]Promulgation of Ministerial ordinance of the Act on Promotion of Ecotourism, and Results of Public Comments

[Press Release]Amendment to Ministerial Ordinance of the Environmental Quality Standards for Public Water, Ministerial Ordinance of Environmental Quality Standards for Groundwater and other Ministerial Ordinances, and Results of Public Comments

2008.03.31

[Press Release]Citizen's Guide for Understanding FY2006 PRTR Data

[Press Release]Expansion of the Observation Area of Pollen Observation System (Hanakosan)

2008.03.28

[Press Release]Transfer of Northern Part of Nasu Imperial Villa, and Conservation and Utilization of the Area

[Press Release]Publication of GHG Emission Data of FY2006 by Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Accounting and Reporting System based on Law on Global Warming Countermeasure

[Press Release]Chairs'Conclusions Issued:4th Ministerial Meeting of the Gleneagles Dialogue on Climate Change,Clean Energy and Sustainable Development

[Press Release]Revision of Manual for Determination of Dioxins in Soil and Bottom Sediment

2008.03.27

[Press Release]FY 2007 Results of Comprehensive Survey on Water Pollutant Discharge

[Press Release]Date of Press Release and Procedure of Information Disclosure Request for GHG Emission Data of FY2006 by Mandatory GHG Accounting and Reporting System based on Law on Global Warming Countermeasure

2008.03.25

[Press Release]Crested Ibis' Presented by China Lay First Eggs.

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

2008.03.24

[Press Release]Winner announced for the 2008 Environment and Recycling Society White Paper Cover Picture

[Press Release]Cabinet Decision on the Waste Treatment Facilities Development Program

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

[Press Release]Cabinet Decision on the 2nd Fundamental Plan for Establishing a Sound Material-Cycle Society

[Press Release]Results of Public Comments Regarding Draft Standard for Receiving Confirmation of Manufacture or Import of Intermediate Substances, etc. under Article 3 (1)(iv) of the "Chemical Substances Control Law"

[Press Release]Specification of Temporarily Designated Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.

2008.03.21

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

2008.03.18

[Press Release]The Fourth Verification Test for the Incineration of Low-Contaminated PCB Wastes

[Press Release]Promulgation of "Public Notice on Partial Revision of Public Notice Providing for Necessary Matters Concerning Regulation, Etc. of Non-road Special Motor Vehicles", and Results of Public Comments

2008.03.17

[Press Release]Results of the Fourth Ministerial Meeting of the Gleneagles Dialogue on Climate Change, Clean Energy and Sustainable Development (Gleneagles Dialogue)

[Press Release]Revision of Manual for Determination of Dioxins in Ambient Air

[Press Release]Revision of Manual on Bioassays for Dioxins

[Press Release]Public Comments invited regarding a Comprehensive Environmental Evaluation (CEE) Draft on the Construction and Operation of the New Chinese Dome A Station at Dome A, Antarctica.

2008.03.10

[Press Release]Invitation to Become Verification Management Organizations for the FY 2008 ETV Project in Treatment Technologies for Human Waste in Mountain District

2008.03.07

[In Focus]4th Ministerial Meeting of the Gleneagles Dialogue on Climate Change, Clean Energy and Sustainable Development

[Press Release]FY2005 Status of Industrial Waste Treatment Facilities and Licensed Business Operators

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

[Press Release]Draft Decision on the date and venue of the tenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD/COP10) (Draft)

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

[Press Release]Public Comment invited regarding the Draft Cabinet Order partially amending the Enforcement Ordinance of the Environmental Impact Assessment Law

2008.03.06

[Press Release]Cabinet Decision on the Bill Partially Amending the Act on Promotion of Global Warming Countermeasures

2008.03.05

[Press Release]Third Report Regarding the Mass of Abolished Poly Tanks Found Along Coastal Areas of The Sea of Japan.

2008.03.04

[Press Release]Results of the Evaluation of the Eligibility of Analytical Institutions for Contractual Research Involving the Environmental Measurement of Dioxins (for FY2008)

2008.03.03

[Press Release]Cabinet Decision on the Bill for Safety Assurance of Pet Food

2008.02.29

[Press Release]4th Ministerial Meeting of the Gleneagles Dialogue on Climate Change, Clean Energy and Sustainable Development

2008.02.26

[Press Release]Satochi-satoyama Symposium to be Held (2nd announcement)

2008.02.25

[Press Release]Official Mascot for IYOR 2008 and Secondary Mascots Announced

2008.02.22

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

[Press Release]Second Report Regarding the Mass of Abolished Poly Tanks Found Along Coastal Areas of The Sea of Japan.

[Press Release]FY 2006 Survey on the Enforcement Status of the Air Pollution Control Law

2008.02.21

[Press Release]Invitation to Corporations and NPO's to become Verification Management Organizations for the FY2008 ETV Project in Water Purification Technology for Lakes and Reservoirs.

[Press Release]Invitation to Become Verification Management Organizations for the FY 2008 ETV Project in Organic Wastewater Treatment Technologies for Small-Scale Establishments

[Press Release]Invitation to Become Verification Management Organizations for the FY 2008 ETV Project in Heat-Island Mitigation Technology (for Reducing Air Conditioning Load by Using Building Envelope Systems)

[Press Release]Invitation to Become Verification Management Organizations for the FY 2008 ETV Project in VOC Treatment Technology (for Medium- and Small-Scale Establishments)

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding the "Draft of Registration Withholding Standards of Agricultural Chemicals "

2008.02.19

[Press Release]Status of Photochemical Oxidant Warnings and Reported Damages in 2007

2008.02.18

[Press Release]UNEP 10th Special Session of the Governing Council/Global Ministerial Environment Forum to be Held

2008.02.15

[Press Release]Satochi-satoyama Symposium to be Held (2nd announcement)

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding Amendments to the Public Notice of the Environmental Quality standards for Water, Groundwater and Soil, and Effluent Standards et al.

2008.02.14

[Press Release]Results of Environmental Monitoring of Persistent Organic Pollutants(POPs) in FY 2006

2008.02.08

[Press Release]Results of Public Comments Received regarding the "Final Draft Report of Evaluation and Revision of the Kyoto Protocol Target Achievement Plan"

[Press Release]Enforcement Status of Water Pollution Related Laws in FY2006

2008.02.05

[Press Release]Crested Ibis' to be Added for Training in Acclimatization to the Wild

[Press Release]The Second Major Economies Meeting on Energy Security and Climate Change Held

2008.02.04

[Press Release]Results of Public Comments Received Regarding the Draft Summary of Revised Designated Procurement Items and Evaluation Criteria under the Law on Promoting Green Purchasing.

[Press Release]Partial Revision to the Basic Policy for the Promotion of Procurement of Eco-Friendly Goods and Services

[Press Release]Invitation for Participation in Satochi-satoyama Symposium

2008.02.01

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

[Press Release]Workshop of the Asian Network for Prevention of Illegal Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Waste

[Press Release]"World Wetlands Day" Celebrations

2008.01.31

[Press Release]The Bill Partially Amending the Act on Pollution-Related Health Damage Compensation

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited Regarding a Ministerial Ordinance of the Act on Promotion of Ecotourism

[Press Release]An Ecotoxicity QSAR Model "KATE" has become available on the Internet

[Press Release]Call for Participation for Satochi-satoyama Symposium

2008.01.29

[Press Release]Notice Concerning the "Future Policy for Motor Vehicle Exhaust Emission Reduction (Ninth Report)" of the Central Environment Council

2008.01.28

[Press Release]Monitoring Mission Team Regarding Conservation Status of the Shiretoko World Natural Heritage Site, to be Invited

2008.01.25

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited Regarding Draft National Report on Implementation of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands.

[Press Release]Public comments invited regarding a Draft Standard for confirmation of manufacture or import of intermediate substances, etc. under Article 3 (1)(iv) of the "Chemical Substances Control Law".

2008.01.24

[Press Release]State of Discharge and Treatment of Industrial Waste in FY 2005

[Press Release]The Ministry of the Environment has arranged expenditures for environmental conservation in fiscal year 2008.

2008.01.22

[Press Release]Launching "Sato-Navi" and Related Mini-Symposiums & Training Workshops

2008.01.21

[Press Release]Pairing of 2 Crested Ibis' presented by China, to begin.

[Press Release]Gathering Held for Consideration of Controlling Global Warming

[Press Release]Opinions of the Minister of the Environment on the Environmental Impact Statement for the Construction of the Yamatosaka Dam.

[Press Release]Workshop of the Asian Network for Prevention of Illegal Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Waste

2008.01.18

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

2008.01.17

[Press Release]"Eco-internship Symposium" to be held on February 13th 2008

[Press Release]Manual Published for the Excavation and Storage of Agricultural Chemicals Stored Underground Results of Public Comments Released (from Sep. 14 to Oct. 15, 2007.)

2008.01.15

[Press Release]Recruitment of general-sites in rural research for 'Monitoring Sites 1000' (Announcement)

[Press Release]E-Learning Version of "Pesticides/Insecticides and Chemicals"; the Forth Booklet for Understanding the Chemicals Surrounding Us

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