National Target

  published: 26 Jun 2019

By 2022, habitat loss, degradation and fragmentation are significantly reduced

Sri Lanka
Level of application
National / Federal
Relevance of National Targets to Aichi Targets
Aichi-T5. Loss of habitats
The rate of loss of forests is at least halved and where feasible brought close to zero
Aichi-T15. Ecosystem resilience
At least 15 per cent of degraded ecosystems are restored, contributing to climate change mitigation and adaptation, and to combating desertification
Aichi-T8. Pollution
Pollutants (of all types) has been brought to levels that are not detrimental to ecosystem function and biodiversity
Pollution from excess nutrients has been brought to levels that are not detrimental to ecosystem function and biodiversity
Ecosystem resilience and the contribution of biodiversity to carbon stocks have been enhanced through conservation and restoration
Aichi-T9. Invasive Alien Species
Invasive alien species identified and prioritized
Pathways identified and prioritized
Introduction and establishment of invasive alien species prevented
Priority species controlled or eradicated
Degradation and fragmentation are significantly reduced
Aichi-T10. Vulnerable ecosystems
Multiple anthropogenic pressures on other vulnerable ecosystems impacted by climate change or ocean acidification are minimized, so as to maintain their integrity and functioning
 
Aichi-T7. Areas under sustainable management
Areas under agriculture are managed sustainably, ensuring conservation of biodiversity
Aichi-T10. Vulnerable ecosystems
Multiple anthropogenic pressures on coral reefs are minimized, so as to maintain their integrity and functioning
Aichi-T1. Awareness of biodiversity values
People are aware of the values of biodiversity
Aichi-T11. Protected areas
At least 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas are protected
Multiple anthropogenic pressures on other vulnerable ecosystems impacted by climate change or ocean acidification are minimized, so as to maintain their integrity and functioning
Aichi-T12. Preventing extinctions
Relevant documents and information
Integrated Strategic Environmental Assessment of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka has been conducted by the IUCN and UNDP

Sri Lanka Coastal Zone and Coastal Resource Management Plan 2018 has been developed by CC&CRMD . Ecosystem Conservation and Management Project (ESCAMP) through International Development Association (IDA) credit is ongoing. MEPA together with the IUCN is developing the Policy Strategies and National Action plan for Marine Environment Protection in Sri Lanka.

No national plan

Food Production National Programme 2016-2018 is developed to ensure high quality food production by adopting environmental-friendly methods and minimizing the use of chemical fertilizer and pesticides

No national strategy but effluent discharge standards and ambient water quality standards are being revised by the CEA

Sri Lanka Tourism Strategic Plan 2017-2020 has been developed by the SLTDA. Nature based tourism plans have been developed for Bundala, Udawalawe National Park, Sinharaja Forest Reserve, and Knuckles Conservation Forests through the ESCAMP project. Further, regulations on marine mammal watching exist but the enforcement is poor. Manewa Kanda Forest Reserve Sustainable Tourism Plan was developed in July 2017. Additionally, BDSL (Private Sector) has conducted a policy gap analysis in relation to tourism and biodiversity and has identified emerging, lesser known biodiversity rich destinations to reduce the tourism pressure on protected areas

BDS has conducted more than 80 campaigns to a range of audiences at the regional level

National Policy on Invasive Alien Species (IAS) and the Strategies & Action Plan for it's Implementation in Sri Lanka

IAS website is established

Several species specific management plans are developed by the NPQS

Special management plans have been developed for Pigeon Island, Vakarai lagoon, Panama- Pothuvil sand dunes, Rekwana, Hikkadauwa, Negombo, Maduganga, Kalpitiya, Manella, etc., by CC&CRMD (hard copies of some)

A few studies on the impacts of climate change on floral species, especially in relation to range expansion, have been conducted by academics

National Adaptation Plan for Climate Change in Sri Lanka 2016-2025 has been developed by the MoMD&E. Local level plans have been developed for the Southern Province one was recently developed.

Colombo Wetland Management Strategy has been developed by the SLLRDC. Colombo wetlands have been recently declared as a Ramsar site (DWC)
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