SACEP

*	South Asian Seas Programme (SASP)

*	South Asia Environment and Natural Resources Information Centre (SENRIC)

*	South Asia Coral Reef Task Force (SACRTF)

*	South Asia Biodiversity Clearing House Mechanism

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SACEP is the intergovernmental environmental organization for the South Asia region. The primary function of SACEP is to work with its eight member countries:

	To promote cooperative activities in priority areas of environment of mutual concern;
	To ensure that these activities are beneficial individually and collectively to the member states of the region;
	To extend support as needed through exchange of knowledge and expertise available among the member countries;
	To provide local resources towards implementation of projects and activities; and
	To maximize the impact of support received from donor countries and other sources.

The SACEP Governing Council in its meeting held in August 2005 formally re-endorsed the role of SACEP as an intergovernmental organization of the region and to this end work closely with all national, regional, and international institutions, governmental and non governmental organizations as well as experts and other groups involved with environmental protection and sustainable development.

While there are many environmental and development challenges common to the countries of the region, actions at regional level can create synergy and optimize the benefits. SACEP seeks to work in areas where regional cooperation and collective action can add value to member countries and produce better outcomes for the region. The 9^th Governing Council has approved a new work programme of SACEP which include the following broad areas:

	Waste Management
	Adaptation to Climate Change
	Data Management

SACEP is also an appropriate forum for action on transboundary environmental issues . These are issues where the geographical scope or impact extend beyond national boundaries . One such area of engagement is control and prevention of air pollution and its likely transboundary effects .