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- National Flower of Sri Lanka
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- National Policy on Access to Biological Material and Fair and Equitable Benefit Sharing
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In order to address the cross sectoral nature of major environmental challenges caused by climate change, and to fulfill the commitments under theUnited Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) & Kyoto Protocol, the Ministry of Environment and Renewable Energy, which is the National Focal Point for the UNFCCC and Kyoto Protocol has taken the initiative to establish a Climate Change Secretariat under it's preview. The Climate Change Secretariat, which is headed by the Director of the Climate Change Division, adopts a comprehensive national approach to address climate change challenges that as these concerns categorize as an environmental concern, which is also a development issue of Sri Lanka. Objectives of the Climate Change Secretariat
Provide a rational platform to address climate change issues at the national level for incorporation into the development process. The objectives of the NACCC
To ensure that climate change policies and programmes are consistent with national development priorities and objectives. The NACCC responsibilities will include the following:
Provide overall guidance for the preparation on National Communication on Climate Change including an inventory of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and removals from anthropogenic activities such as energy (generation), agriculture, forestry and land use changes and waste management, and the ongoing Second National Communication preparation process; Sri Lanka Carbon Fund (SLCF) Ltd The SLCF was established on 09.04.2008 (Reg. no. PV63181) by a Cabinet decision as a company registered under the Companies Act No. 7 of 2007. This is a State owned private company-Government being the majority share holder with 51% of the equity. The balance share capital is to be raised from other sources including the private sector. Download Brochure [Page 1] [Page 2] Objectives of SLCF as follows :
1. To provide technical and financial assistance to the CDM Project developers for the preparation of project documentations Thematic Areas :The SLCF can assist in emission reduction in the sectors such as,
Renewable energy (Hydro, Wind, Solar, Bio mass power generation) Opportunities for Clean Development Mechanism (CDM)
The Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) is a mechanism denied under Article 12 of the Kyoto Protocol. It is expected that CDM will assist parties not included in Annex 1 in achieving sustainable development. CDM will assist Annex 1 parties in achieving compliance with their quantified emission limitations and reduction commitments under the Kyoto Protocol. More Information, visit [www.climatechange.lk/DNA] |
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