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Sub Regional Action Planning for Conservation & Sustainable Use of Biodiversity in Sri Lanka Sujith S Ratnayake Biodiversity Secretariat Ministry of Environment BIODIVERSITY SECRETARIAT Provincial extents Province Extent (km2) Western 3,709 5.63% Central 5,584 8.61% Eastern 9,951 15.28% 10,724 16.56% Northern 8,882 13.54% North Western 7,812 11.39% Sabaragamuwa 4,902 7.47% Southern 5,559 8.58% Uva 8,488 12.94% North Central Percentage Administrative Arrangements of Provinces • Constitition National Government Subject- Forest, Wildlife Concurrent list- Social forestry • Provincial administrative set up Governor Chief MinisterProvincial Minister of Environment Provincial Ministry Provincial line minister • Central Government Budget Each year limited amount of budgetary allocations are given by the central Government to conduct biodiversity activities at national level. But there is no proper structural and coordination mechanism to disburse funds to provincial level. Extent of different ecosystems Province Wet zone Forest Dry Zone forest Grasslands Savannah Mangroves Coastal & Marine Western - - - Central - - - - - Southern - - - Northern - - - Eastern - North Western - North Central - - - - Uva - - - - - - - - - Sabaragamuwa BD related programmatic areas Province Insitu conservation Exsitu conservation Biosafety Indigenou s knowledg e & TK Western - Central - - Southern - - Northern - - - Eastern - North Western - - North Central - - Uva - - Sabaragamuwa - - BD related major subject areas Major subject area W C S N E NW NC U Sab Agro BD - Plantation Crop BD Dom. Anim. BD Paleo BD - - Coastal & Marine BD - - - - Forest Bd - Wildlife BD - BCFAP & addendum to BCFAP • Sri Lanka prepared Biodiversity Conservation Framework Action Plan in 1998 (Approved by the Cabinet ). • BCFAP provides good overview on Sri Lanka’s biodiversity, major ecosystems, issues and constraints but lacked an action plan with a specific time frame. • The National Experts Committee on biodiversity decided to undertake the task of completion and finalization of, BDFAP into a BCAP through a major consultative process. • As a result 16 task forces were established comprising more than 90 experts on various thematic and cross cutting areas of biodiversity. BCFAP & addendum to BCFAP Addendum was prepared through numerous sector group sessions, expert workshops and meetings, public hearing, comments from provincial administration etc. Addendum comprised of 16 important chapters each with introduction, gaps and issues and recommendations. Recommendations made by the 16 task forces led to the listing of 102 recommendations which were prioritized later into 31 high priority recommendations and 14 priority recommendations. Under each recommendation, responsible institutions for implementation arrangements and time frame for 9 years period were identified. Issues arising out at the consultative process in provinces (addendum recommendations) • Data Gaps- No or limited data/ information on provincial biodiversity (e.g. poorly understood taxonomic groups and ecological processes, effects of cumulative impacts) • Most of the high priority and priority recommendations of the BCAP (addendum) are at national level • Provincial level issues on biodiversity are not addressed Provincial Biodiversity Profiles and Action Plans BCFAP & addendum to BCFAP Provincial Environmental Action Plans Provincial BD Profiles Biodiversity Provincial BDAP Implementation & monitoring Structure of PBDP & AP 1. Introduction 2. Bio-geographical- Physical and edaphic aspects 3. Ecosystem Profile Major ecosystems Forests, Inland wetland, Coastal and marine, Unique and international important ecosystems 4. Species Profile Flora, Fauna, Micro organism 5. Genetic Profile 6. In situ Conservation DWLC protected areas, FD Protected areas, Other Protected areas, Protected areas composition 7. Ex situ Conservation Ex-situ faunal facilities, Ex-situ floral facilities 8. Profiles of major subject specific biodiversity 9. Cultural and other related diversity 10. Impact on Biodiversity Human population, Invasive species, Environment pollution Structure of PBDP & AP 11. Biodiversity related institutional aspects 12. Biodiversity related policy and legal aspects 13. Bio industry and Bio-prospecting 14 Recommended Actions for conservation and sustainable use of Provincial Biodiversity . 15. Tentative Action Plan for the Province 16. Institutional arrangements for implementation of the action plan 17. Strategic Environment Assessment (SEA) for Provincial Biodiversity Conservation Action Plan 18. Definitions 19. Glossary 20 References Cover page of BDP & CAP –Western Province Cover page of BDP & CAP –Central Province Cover page of BDP & CAP –Eastern Province Cover page of BDP & CAP –North Central Province Cover page of BDP & CAP –Uva Province Cover page of BDP & CAP –North Western Province Advantages of preparation of PBDP & AP • Baseline information of Provincial Biodiversity • Integration of BD concerns into provincial master plan and annual Action Plan • Obtain donor (GEF) funded projects • Involvement of the management of biological resources of provinces belongs to the central Government Suggestions for improvement of PBDP & AP • Ensure necessary budgetary provisions for implementation of recommendations of PBDP & AP • Prepare a Coordination mechanism between the central government (BDS) and the Provincial councils • Capacity Building of the Provincial council’s officers • Awareness on members of parliament on the importance
