Abstract
Based on a background in the theory of government-NPO relations and the resulting debate about environmental governance, this paper examines the relations between environmental NPOs and environmental policy from both positive and normative views. The main conclusions of this study are as follows: (1) In addition to donations, government expenditures must also be considered as a policy matter. (2) It is necessary to combine the activeness of environmental NPOs and the promotion of participation in the policy making process with environmental-friendly expenditures of public finance and simultaneous intervention in the market economy. (3) Some rules relating to relations between government and environmental NPOs must be incorporated into the government expenditure system.
