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Korea Environment Institute
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KEI Introduction
Korea Environment Institute
Government-sponsored research institute, under the Prime Minster’s office
involved in policy development to resolve environmental problems and promote
sustainable development
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
assessment
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
Minister’s Office
Works closely with line ministries of the Korean government and provides policy
recommendations 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,
international organizations, civil society and the private sector
KEI History
Establishment of Korea Environment Technology
Research Institute (KETRI) (1992.12.28)
Dissolution of KETRI and establishment of
Korea Environment Institute (1997.9.8)
Incorporation of KEI under Cabinet Coordination Office,
Economic and Social Research Division as
a government sponsored institution (1999.1.29)
Opening of Global Strategy Center (2010.7.1)
KEI Status
 Financial Resources (unit : million KRW)
Earnings
Government contribution
KEI Status
 Human Resources (as of Aug. 2011)
Researchers
Admin Staff
Total
209
42
251
Vision and Management Objectives of KEI
A World-Class Environmental Policy Research Institute
Pioneering a Sustainable Society
Vision
Enhancing the
research and
development of
advanced
environmental
policies
Expand the
environment
knowledge network
through
cooperation
Establish a
common research
protocol
Create a vibrant
and transparent
organizational
culture
KEI Organizational Chart
Planning &
Coordination Office
Environmental Policy
Research Group
Environmental
Assessment Group
Korea Adaptation
Center for Climate
Change
Planning and
Coordination Team
Division of
Environmental Strategy
Division of
Environmental
Assessment Research
Division of Planning
and Cooperation
International and Public
Relations Team
Division of Climate &
Air Quality
Division of
Environmental
Assessment I
Division of Adaptation
Research
Administration Team
Division of Water
Environment
Division of
Environmental
Assessment II
Environmental
Information Team
Division of Natural
Resources
Conservation
Division of Resource
Circulation
Division of
Environmental Health
Global Strategy
Center
Research Activities of KEI
 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
environmental health
 Dedicated to developing integrated approach for environmental strategy to
implement green growth in the context of sustainable development
Division of
Environmental Strategy
Division of Natural
Resources Conservation
Division of Climate & Air
Quality
Division of Resource
Circulation
Division of Water
Environment
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
Environmental 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
implementation 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
coordination 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
activities, especially on technical cooperation and knowledge-sharing with
developing countries
 leads KEI’s research on green growth strategy for developing countries and
review of Korea’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) on environment
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