Environmental Pollution, Our Experiences and International Cooperation

Abstract

Industrial pollution in Japan to date has unfortunately damaged the health of many people, but it has been overcome in a comparatively short period of time through the efforts of public and private sectors.

Thus Japan has made great efforts in the battle against industrial pollution. We have tried a variety of measures concerning air and water pollution problems that may arise in any country at any time. I believe that other countries, particularly developing countries can adopt more effective policy measures for pollution control by shaving our experiences.

As described in Agenda 21, serious circumstances pose a particularly difficult challenge to developing countries that are in the midst of rapid growth. These countries must simultaneously tackle global-scale environmental issues as well as domestic problems.

The duties and responsibilities of national bodies, especially “Ministry of Environment” in the near future, as the entities to promote initiatives for environmental conservation will be greater. We intend to strive actively to promote the environmental administration and international cooperation to leave our beautiful planet for coming generations.