The objective of this research is to evaluate the basic status of the environmental policy research projects in Korea and other countries in order to provide a mid-term vision on environmental policy research. It is also a basic survey on formulating the 5 year environmental policy research plan which reflects changes in the environmental policy paradigm and trends of the international environmental policies.
The main contents of the research are, first, evaluate the basic background on environmental policy research projects in Korea and other countries such as U.S., Japan, Germany, Netherland, and member countries of the OECD. Secondly, the basic perspective on changes in the environmental paradigm is estimated, and thirdly, demands on environmental policies are surveyed. Lastly, environmental policy research vision is suggested and strategies for implementation of the projects, and its detailed plans are proposed. This is to provide the basic framework for formulating the 5-year environmental policy research road map for implementation of the environmental policy preservation projects.
The main goal of the 5 year environment policy research project is a comprehensive and integrated management of environment in Korea. In detailed plans include, safe management of wastes, preservation of the clean water, air and soil, formulation of efficient management system for sustainable water and energy, conservation of national land and natural environment. It also includes achieving sustainable development through integration of environment and economy, and promotion of