Ministry of Environment (Taiwan)

The Ministry of Environment (MOENV; ), 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.

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.

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

Transportation
The ministry building is accessible within walking distance South of Ximen MRT station of the Taipei Metro.