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General environmental policies and clean technology in the Republic of Korea

Author
Chung J.S.
Journal/Series
Industry and Environment | Vol. 19(1); 43 - 45; 3 p.
Date
1996
Source
IUCN (ID: ANA-058421)
Publisher | Place of publication
UNEP / Industry and Environment Programme Activity Centre | Paris, France
Language
English
Country/Territory
Korea, Republic of
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Comprehensive description Environmental technology
Abstract

The upgrading of the Korean Ministry of the Environment to cabinet level in 1990 strengthened the coordination of environmental affairs. A number of other ministries and administrative units also have responsibilities for environment-related policies or programmes. Since 1990, environment-related legislation has been completely revised. Economic instruments and Environmental Impact Assessment are being used increasingly. Clean technology development and cleaner production are widely promoted