The Ministry of Environment of Sri Lanka remains committed for the management of the environment and natural resources of the country, maintaining the equilibrium between the trends in rapid economic development and use of natural resource base.

Sri Lanka is a party to: Biodiversity, Climate Change, Desertification, Endangered Species, Environmental Modification, Hazardous Wastes, Law of the Sea, Nuclear Test Ban, Ozone Layer Protection, Ship Pollution, Wetlands.

Environmental issues in Sri Lanka include large-scale logging of forests and degradation of mangroves, coral reefs and soil. Air pollution and water pollution are challenges for Sri Lanka since both cause negative health impacts.

Central Environmental Authority. 104, Denzil Kobbekaduwa Mawatha, Battaramulla, Sri Lanka. Tel: 011-2872419,011-2872278,011-2873447,011-2873448 Hotline: 011-2888999

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Sri Lanka, recognized as a biodiversity hotspot, is home to a rich tapestry of ecosystems, including forests, grasslands, and wetlands. This remarkable natural heritage has made our nation a sought-after destination for ecotourism, contributing significantly to our economy.

Here we highlight some of the main environmental issues facing the country. 1. Deforestation. The present natural forest cover of Sri Lanka is a little less than 25% of land area or about half of what the country had at Independence. If we add planted forest to …

2022年12月28日 · The National Environmental Policy (NEP) and National Environment Action Plan (NEAP) 2022 – 2030, themed the ‘pathway to sustainable development in Sri Lanka’, was launched at the auditorium of the Ministry of Environment on the 19 th of December.

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Although Sri Lanka has established a network of protected areas (PAs) under the Fauna and Flora Protection and Forest Ordinances to conserve biodiversity in specific forest areas, there are many areas that are rich in biodiversity and provide …