Environment minister

An environment minister (sometimes minister of the environment or secretary of the environment) is a cabinet position charged with protecting the natural environment and promoting wildlife conservation. The areas associated with the duties of an environmental minister depends largely of the needs of an individual countries or states. Some powers pertaining to environment protection might be also found within transport ministers, energy ministers, etc.

The world's first minister of the environment was the British politician Peter Walker from the Conservative Party. He was appointed in 1970.

Africa

Americas

Asia

Europe

Oceania

  •  Australia: Minister for the Environment
    • Minister for Environment (New South Wales)
    • Minister for Environment and Natural Resources (Northern Territory)
    • Minister for Environment (Western Australia)
    • Minister for the Environment (Victoria)
  •  New Zealand: Minister for the Environment

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