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SACEP Commemorated the International Day of Biological Diversity2009: SACEP joined hand with the Biodiversity Secretariat of Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Government of Sri Lanka, UNDP and AEU organized a National Symposium on Alien Invasive Species on 21 - 22 May 2009 to commemorate the International Day of Biological Diversity.
Capacity Building on Clearing House Mechanism of the Convention on Biological Diversity in South Asia, Through Informing the Public and Training Post Graduate Students: A Case Study for Sri Lanka
The objective of this project is to create awareness among post graduate students on Clearing House Mechanism of the Convention on Biological Diversity and build their capacity on how to make use of it for conservation activities. more ....
Institutional Strengthening and Capacity Development for the Long-term Management and Conservation of MCPAs Encompassing Coral Reefs in South Asia
Coral reefs have been estimated to provide the world with US$ 375 billion in goods and services annually, which per unit areas, places them among the most valuable ecosystems globally. South Asia is home to 6% of the world’s coral reefs, providing a critical source of food and livelihoods to an estimated 400 million people. more....
   
Developing a Marine Litter Activity in SAS Regional Seas Programme
The objective of this project is to assist in the environmental protection and sustainable management and development of the South Asian Seas region through the development of a regional activity on marine litter. Under the UNEP-SACEP MoU, UNEP is financially supporting for this project. more....
   
Malé Declaration on Control and Prevention of Air Pollution and its Likely Transboundary Effects for South Asia: Project Implementation Phase3
SACEP enters into an agreement with UNEP in facilitating the Phase3 related project activities, which will focus on capacity building within the region and related research activities under health and corrosion impacts due to the air pollution. more ....
   
Soba Sankalpana
Report of the School Environment Awareness Programme 2007
 

Long-Term Management and Conservation of Marine and Coastal Protected Areas in South Asia
Report of the Second Regional Coordination workshop

         

Long-Term Management and Conservation of Marine and Coastal Protected Areas in South Asia
Report of the First Regional Coordination workshop

 

25 Years of SACEP
Silver Jubilee Souvenir

         

South Asia Workshop for MEA Negotiators
Report of the South Asia Workshop for MEA Negotiators held in October 2005, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

 

SACEP's Newsletter, March 2008
Year 26, Issue 1
ISSN 1815-1167
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SACEP becomes a partner to the UNEP's PCFV programme
SACEP joined the UNEP's programme on Partnership for Clean Fuels and Vehicles (PCFV) in 2008 with the view of assisting the member countries to build their capacity in the area concerned.
   
High Level Delegation of UNEP ROAP Visited the SACEP Secretariat
Dr. Young Woo Park, Regional Director & Dr. Subrato Sinha, Environmental Affairs Officer of UNEP Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific visited the SACEP Secretariat in Colombo, Sri Lanka on 28th April 2009 and had a detailed discussion on the past activities which were supported by UNEP ROAP and the new areas of mutual interest to be considered for the benefit of the South Asia region.
   
A Delegation from U.S. Embassy in Nepal and a representative from US Embassy in Sri Lanka Visited the SACEP Secretariat
Mr. John Adams, First Secretary and Mr. Jay Pal Shrestha, Environment Specialist of U.S. Embassy in Nepal and a representative from US Embassy in Sri Lanka visited SACEP Secretariat on 10th February 2009 to discuss about proposed Expert Group meeting on South Asia Initiative for Combating Illegal Trade in Wildlife. The US Hub in Nepal was one of the partners to the First Regional Workshop organized on the South Asia Initiative for Combating Illegal Trade in Wildlife held in January 2008.
   
SACEP Clebrated its 25th Anniversary
SACEP celebrated its 25th anniversary on 24th January 2007 at the Hotel Soaltee, Kathmandu, Nepal.
(messages of Heads of States of member countries)
   
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Regional Training Programme on Marine Resources Sampling, Data Collection and Interpretation for South Asia Seas
18 - 22 September 2009
Chennai, India

Commemoration of World Ocean Day - “A Clean Beach – A Tourist Haven”:National Seminar and a Mini Workshop
8 June 2009
Colombo, Sri Lanka

National Symposium on Alien Invasive Species: Strengthening Capacity to Control the Introduction and Spread of Alien Invasive Spicies in Sri Lanka
21 - 22 May 2009
Negambo, Sri Lanka

Japan Pledges Asia Aid to Fight Climate Change
21st November 2007
Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda on Wednesday unveiled a two-billion-dollar aid package to help developing Asian nations fight pollution and combat climate change. more ....

Powerful Cyclone Strikes Bangladesh
15th November 2007
A powerful cyclone packing 150 mph winds slammed into Bangladesh on Thursday night, flattening homes, toppling trees and power poles, and forcing hundreds of thousands of people to flee for shelters in this low-lying nation. more ....

Asia Must Act Fast to Lessen Climate Change
19th November 2007
Asia, home to nearly two-thirds of the world's people, must take urgent action to lessen the effects of climate change but needs considerable help from rich nations elsewhere, a report said on Monday.
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Climate Talks
4th May 2009
By Dr. W. L. Sumathipala Director, National Ozone Unit & Climate Change Division Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Sri Lanka

New Initiatives in Marine Environment Protection
31st March 2009
By Mr. Ranjith Kularatne, Chairman, Marine Environmental Protection Agency, Sri Lanka

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