The Ministry of Environment ( MOENV ; Chinese : 環境部 ; Pe̍h-ōe-jī : Khoân-kéng Pō͘ ), formerly the Environmental Protection Administration , is a cabinet-level ministry responsible for protecting and conserving the environment in Taiwan . This also includes, air quality , noise control , monitoring and inspection of environment, solid waste , recycling , sustainable development and international cooperation.
6-651: It is led by the Minister for Environment, who is supported by two deputy ministers. 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
12-851: Is accessible within walking distance South of Ximen MRT station of the Taipei Metro . Ministry of the Interior (Taiwan) The Ministry of the Interior ( MOI ; Chinese : 內政部 ; pinyin : Nèizhèngbù ; Pe̍h-ōe-jī : Luē-chèng-pō͘ ) is a cabinet level ministry under the Executive Yuan of the Republic of China (Taiwan) . It is the ministry responsible for home affairs and security throughout Taiwan , including population, land, construction, military service administration, national emergency services, local administration systems, law enforcement . It closely monitors
18-753: 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 . Non-partisan/unknown Kuomintang (Nationalist) Democratic Progressive Party New Party The ministry building
24-559: 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,
30-464: The responsibilities. Furthermore, the Ministry is also set up with sixteen social administration units and two land administration units, which are directly under the management of the Ministry as second level agencies. Non-partisan/ unknown Kuomintang (Nationalist) Democratic Progressive Party People First Party The MOI building
36-457: The rights of the residents and every aspect of national development to ensure steady progress of the nation, strengthen social peace and order, and upgrade the quality of citizens' lives. The Ministry strives to achieve the following: In accordance to the Ministry of Interior Organization Act, the Ministry is charged with the following: The Ministry is organized into departments, one office, four sections, six committees, and one center to share
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