The Ministry of Environment (), formerly the Environmental Protection Administration, is a cabinet-level ministry responsible for protecting and conserving the environment in the Republic of China (Taiwan). This also includes, air quality, noise control, monitoring and inspection of environment, solid waste, recycling, sustainable development and international cooperation.
It is led by the Minister for Environment, who is supported by two deputy ministers.
History
The environmental protection agency has evolved and been part of different departments over decades. Prior to 1971, the environmental portfolio was part of the Ministry of Interior which encompasses the Health portfolio.
From March 1971 to 28 January 1982, the Department of Environmental Health was established to look after protecting the environment. Various agencies such as the Department of Health and others managed the soil and water aspects of environment.
From 29 January 1982 to 21 August 1987, the Environmental Protection Bureau was established to take over responsibility for noise and traffic control, air, water, waste management, health responsibilities under the Department of Health.
From 22 August 1987 to the 21 August 2023, the Environmental Protection Administration was established becoming the one stop shop for all environmental policies, regulation, standards and enforcement. It encompassed toxic substance management, environmental sanitation and monitoring and inspection of the environment.
In May 2023, the Legislative Yuan approved the proposal to upgrade the agency to a ministry named the Ministry of Environment.
Department Structure
First Tier
Office of Chief Secretary
Office of Minister
Office of Sustainable Development
Greenhouse Gases Reduction Management Office
Office of Energy and Resource Program
Office of National Clear up Program
Second Tier
Department of Comprehensive Planning
Department of Air Quality Protection and Noise Control
Department of Water Quality Protection
Department of Waste Management
Department of Environmental Sanitation & Toxis Substance Management
Department of Supervision Evaluation & Dispute Resolution
Department of Environmental Monitoring and Information Management
Bureau of Environmental Inspection
Air Pollution Control Fund Management Board
Recycling Fund Management Board
Soil and Groundwater Remediation Fund Management Board
Environmental Analysis Laboratory
Environmental Professionals Training Institute
Third Tier
Offices of Personnel, Accounting, Civil Service Ethics, Statistics and Secretariat Committees for Legal Affairs, Petitions and Appeals Public Nuisance Arbitration
Fourth Tier
Environmental Police Unit
Local Environmental Agencies
Ministers
Transportation
The ministry building is accessible within walking distance South of Ximen MRT station of the Taipei Metro.
See also
Environmental issues in Taiwan
Executive Yuan
Biotechnology
Nitrogen cycle
Soil science
Water cycle
Atmospheric sciences
Numerical weather prediction
National Space Organization
Pollution
Sewage treatment
Demographics of Taiwan
Water security
Food security
Show house
Energy security
History of Taiwan
Economy of Taiwan
References
External links
Ministry of Environment (Taiwan)