Korea Environment Institute

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KEI Introduction

Government-sponsored research institute, under the Prime Minster’s officeinvolved in policy development to resolve environmental problems and promotesustainable development

Korea Environment Institute1

2 Purpose of KEI

Research and development of environmental policies and technologies

Professional assessment of environmental impact statements

Contribution to the prevention and resolution of environmental problems

KEI Introduction (Continued)

KEI is Korea’s leading think tank on environmental policies and environmental impact as-sessment

Established by the Korean government in 1993 as a public research institute and it has been at the core of development of environment agenda in Korea ever since

Part of the Korea Council of Economic and Social Research Institutes under the Prime Minis-ter’s Office

Works closely with line ministries of the Korean government and provides policy recommenda-tions and guidance to inform decision-making process

Dedicated to mainstreaming environment for sustainable development, KEI’s research and analysis is based on an interdisciplinary approach combining environmental, economic, and social pillars of sustainable development

works in partnership with a wide-range of stakeholders including line ministries, academia, in-ternational organizations, civil society and the private sector

KEI History

Opening of Global Strategy Center (2010.7.1)

Incorporation of KEI under Cabinet Coordination Office, Economic and Social Research Division as a government sponsored institution (1999.1.29)

Dissolution of KETRI and establishment of Korea Environment Institute (1997.9.8)

Establishment of Korea Environment Technology Research Institute (KETRI) (1992.12.28)

EarningsGovernment contribution

Financial Resources (unit : million KRW)

KEI Status

Human Resources (as of Aug. 2011)

Re-searchers

Admin Staff Total

209 42 251

KEI Status

Vision and Management Objectives of KEI

A World-Class Environmental Policy Research Institute Pioneering a Sustainable Society

A World-Class Environmental Policy Research Institute Pioneering a Sustainable Society

Vision

Enhancing the re-

search and devel-

opment of ad-

vanced environ-

mental policies

Expand the envi-

ronment knowl-

edge network

through coopera-

tion

Establish a com-

mon research pro-

tocol

Create a vibrant

and transparent

organizational cul-

ture

KEI Organizational Chart

Environmental Assessment Group

Korea Adaptation Center for Climate

Change

Global Strategy Center

Environmental Policy Research Group

Planning & Coordination Office

Division of Environmental Strategy

Division of Climate & Air Quality

Division of Water Environment

Division of Natural Resources

Conservation

Division of Resource Circulation

Division of Environmental Health

Planning and Coordination Team

International and Public Relations Team

Administration Team

Environmental Information Team

Division of Environmental

Assessment Research

Division of Environmental Assessment I

Division of Environmental Assessment II

Division of Planning and Cooperation

Division of Adaptation Research

Environmental Policy Research Group

Leads extensive research and analysis of KEI on a wide range of topics including

air quality, water environment, resource conservation and circulation, and envi-

ronmental health Dedicated to developing integrated approach for environmental strategy to im-

plement green growth in the context of sustainable development

Division of Environmental Strategy

Division of Climate & Air Quality

Division of Water Environment

Division of Natural Resources Conservation

Division of Resource Circulation

Division of Environmental Health

Research Activities of KEI

Environmental Assessment Group

KEI is also mandated to review major development projects in Korea and conduct

environmental impact assessment KEI plays a key role in implementing Korea’s Environmental Impact Assessment

Act by carrying out Prior Environmental Review System (PERS) and Environmen-

tal Impact Assessment (EIA)

Division of Environmental Assessment

Research

Division of Environmental Assessment I

Division of Environmental Assessment II

Research Activities of KEI

Korea Adaptation Center for Climate Change

In an effort to support Korean government’s proactive approach and strategy on

climate change adaptation, KEI is hosting Korea Adaptation Center for Climate

Change (KACCC) since July 2009 KACCC seeks to enhance national adaptation capacity and ensure successful im-

plementation of adaptation strategies by developing tools and methodologies on

climate change adaptation

Division of Planning and Cooperation

Division of Adaptation Research

Research Activities of KEI

Global Strategy Center

With a growing recognition of the needs for enhanced collaboration and coordina-

tion beyond national level, KEI launched its Global Strategy Center in June 2010

to extend its body of work towards regional and global level works as the main implementing arm of KEI’s global partnership and outreach ac-

tivities, especially on technical cooperation and knowledge-sharing with develop-

ing countries leads KEI’s research on green growth strategy for developing countries and re-

view of Korea’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) on environment

Research Activities of KEI

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