Basic Environment Act Article 3
Based on the long-term interests of the nation, economic, scientific and technological and social developments must be given equal consideration as environmental protection. However, if economic, technological and social developments have a serious adverse impact on the environment or are likely to be harmful, environmental protection must be given priority.
中文原文 環境基本法第3條
基於國家長期利益，經濟、科技及社會發展均應兼顧環境保護。
但經濟、科技及社會發展對環境有嚴重不良影響或有危害之虞者，應環境保護優先。
但經濟、科技及社會發展對環境有嚴重不良影響或有危害之虞者，應環境保護優先。