Basic Environment Act. Country/Territory China Territorial subdivision Taiwan Document type Legislation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Water Keyword Basic legislation Sustainable development EIA Institution Policy/planning Climate change Radiation Recycling/reuse Research Risk assessment/management Soil conservation/soil improvement Land-use planning Biosecurity Marine protected areas Monitoring Ozone layer Polluter pays principle Precautionary principle Groundwater Offences/penalties Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Geographical area Asia, Eastern Asia Abstract This Act is formulated to raise the quality of the environment, advance the health and well-being of citizens, preserve environmental resources, and pursue sustainable development by promoting environmental protection. The Act consists of 41 Articles divided into 5 Chapters: General Provisions (I); Planning and Protection (II); Control and Relief (III); Guidance, Monitoring, Incentives and Penalties (IV); Supplementary Provisions (V). Full text Chinese Website epa.gov.tw