https://legal.excellentwiki.com/japan/environmental-law/Recent content in Environmental Law on ExcellentWiki - Legal EncyclopediaHugoen-USTue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://legal.excellentwiki.com/japan/environmental-law/japan-environmental-law/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://legal.excellentwiki.com/japan/environmental-law/japan-environmental-law/<h2 id="overview-and-framework-legislation">Overview and Framework Legislation</h2> <p>Japan&rsquo;s modern environmental law regime is anchored by the <strong>Basic Environment Act</strong> (Kankyo Kihon Ho, Act No. 91 of 1993), replacing the earlier Basic Act for Environmental Pollution Control (1967). It articulates principles of a healthy environment, sustainable society, and international cooperation, and requires the government to formulate a <strong>Basic Environment Plan</strong> (revised every six years) covering pollution control, biodiversity, climate change, and circular economy objectives.</p>