in Sri Lanka - Ministry of Environment

Establish a virtual library on Sri LankanBiodiversity at the Biodiversity SecretariatFormulate guidelines for sharing andintegrating the NSD with other relevantdatabasesBDS (SCU) NASCAG Ongoing processBDS (SCU) NASCAG, NEC-Bd June 2013Integrate NSD with other relevant databases BDS (SCU) NASCAG December 2013BDS - Biodiversity Secretariat, NASCAG - National Species Conservation Advisory Group, NEC-Bd - NationalExperts Committee on Biodiversity2. Linking the Red list with ongoing cross-sectoral initiativesAlthough four National Red lists were published during the last two decades, these lists havenot been adequately integrated to National Policy nor have they been included into otherongoing national conservation actions. Because of this, previous Red Lists have failed to makea significant impact on overall conservation of species in Sri Lanka. This may be becausethere was a lack of awareness among relevant line agencies about the different purposes,significance and relevance of the National Red List and the need to integrate it into theirplanning processes. It could also be a result of lack of ownership of the Red List as being a trulynational tool for conservation. Therefore, as a follow up action it is essential that awarenessis created among relevant line agencies in order to develop a framework in each of the lineagencies so that they integrate the results of the Red List into their ongoing activities. Some ofthe key conservation-related activities that should be considered and the corresponding lineagencies are listed below. It is proposed that a two day residential workshop be held with theparticipation of at least one high-ranking representative from each of these line agencies withthe specific aim of drafting a document including the activities to be undertaken by each of theline agencies to implement various facets of the Red List and to develop mechanisms throughwhich these outcomes are achieved. This activity should to be completed by July 2013.Area of focusProtected area gap analysisHabitat mapping and biodiversity baseline surveys in selectedprotected areas of DWCNational Species Conservation StrategyProtected area management plan preparationRevision of fauna and flora protection ordinanceRevision of other conservation-related legislationRegulation of species subjected to export tradeConservation of crop wild relativesFunding and conducting biodiversity related researchConservation of medicinal speciesEx situ conservation of species with special emphasis ofestablishing a captive breeding programme for threatenedspeciesNational policy and planningResponsible Institution/sMOE, DWC, and FDDWCMOEDWC, FD, CEADWCDWC, FD, CCD, DF., DC, CEA, ID etc.DWC, FD, DC, DFDANSF, Universities, Research Institutes NonGovernmental OrganizationsMinistry of indigenous medicineDBG, DZG, etc.,Department of physical planning348