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Convention on Biological Diversity

Hon. Mr. Samarakoon Mudiyanselage Chandrasena
Minister (Political Focal Point)
Ministry of Environment and Wildlife Resources
No. 416/C/1, "Sobadam Piyasa" Robert Gunawardana Mawatha
Battaramulla
Colombo
Sri Lanka

CBD Primary NFP
+94 11 2034131
+94 11 2879955
Mr. A.H.S. Wijesinghe
Secretary
Ministry of Environment and Wildlife Resources
No. 416/C/1, "Sobadam Piyasa" Robert Gunawardhana Mawatha
Battaramulla
Colombo
Sri Lanka

CBD Primary NFP, CHM NFP, SBSTTA NFP, Marine and Coastal Biodiversity NFP, GSPC NFP
+94 11 2034121, +94 11 2034122
+94 11 2879944
Mrs. R.H.M.P. Abeykoon
Director (Operational Focal Point)
Biodiversity Secretariat
Ministry of Environment and Wildlife Resources
No. 416/C/1, "Sobadam Piyasa" Robert Gunawardhana Mawatha
Battaramulla
Colombo
Sri Lanka

CBD Primary NFP, CHM NFP, SBSTTA NFP, Protected Areas NFP, GSPC NFP
+94 11 2034202
+94 11 2879972
Mrs. H.M.H.E. Herath
Research Assistant
Biodiversity Secretariat
Ministry of Environment and Wildlife Resources
82, Sampathpaya
Rajamalwatta Road
Battaramulla
Sri Lanka

CHM Informal Advisory Committee

Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

Mr. A.H.S. Wijesinghe
Secretary
Ministry of Environment and Wildlife Resources
No. 416/C/1, "Sobadam Piyasa" Robert Gunawardhana Mawatha
Battaramulla
Colombo
Sri Lanka

Cartagena Protocol Primary NFP, Cartagena Protocol emergency contact point, BCH NFP
+94 11 2034121, +94 11 2034122
+94 11 2879944

Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-sharing