National Target
published:
26 Jun 2019
By 2022, the loss of species is significantly reduced
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Sri Lanka
National / Federal
Aichi-T12. Preventing extinctions
The conservation status of those species most in decline has been improved and sustained
Aichi-T19. Biodiversity knowledge
Biodiversity knowledge, the science base and technologies are widely shared and transferred and applied
Knowledge, the science base and technologies relating to biodiversity, its values, functioning, status and trends, and the consequences of its loss, are improved
Extinction of known threatened species has been prevented
Aichi-T5. Loss of habitats
Aichi-T12. Preventing extinctions
Updating of the Red List is underway.
Not an interactive web portal but the CHM website includes threatened species for major taxonomic groups.
Small research grants are provided if consolidated funds are available annually
In consultation with the DNBG, BDS has identified 2 species for prioritisation and are developing recovery plans
Galleries and research facilities in Natural History Museum (DNM) are upgraded to improve ex-situ conservation. Number of threatened sp. are already successfully bred. New three breeding centers have been proposed for construction and construction of one breeding centre has started (DNZG) ( By 2019 there will be conservation centers in Gonapola and Rideeyagama Safari Park and breeding centers will be established and expected to expand to Pinnawala by 2020.).
Regulations have been drafted by the DWC for regularizing activities of private sea turtle conservation and study centres (in Sinhala only)
Marine Conservation Centre in Dodanduwa has been established in 2017 by DWC. Sub-project proposal by DWC for establishing a ‘Elephant Holding Ground’ at Lunugamwehera National Park (NP) was approved. Special Monitoring and Reporting Tool (SMART) patrolling training have been provided to DWC staff and patrolling has been initiated in the Southern and Uva wildlife regions
Diyasaru Wetland Park Which is located in Thalawathugoda maintained by SLLRDC and provide habitats for many endangered and endemic fauna. Some endemic and wetland plant species being planted in the premises as a part of conservation activities being conducted within the park. Ridiyagama Safari park was established introducing local and exotic animals following 2016.
Biodiversity Protection Unit of Sri Lanka Custom (SLC) carry out active screening to identify illegally traded flora and fauna and takes appropriate action in any violation is detected. DoF is tracking multi day boat by using vessel monitoring system, E-log book system and Port State Measures (PSM).
Not an interactive web portal but the CHM website includes threatened species for major taxonomic groups.
Small research grants are provided if consolidated funds are available annually
In consultation with the DNBG, BDS has identified 2 species for prioritisation and are developing recovery plans
Galleries and research facilities in Natural History Museum (DNM) are upgraded to improve ex-situ conservation. Number of threatened sp. are already successfully bred. New three breeding centers have been proposed for construction and construction of one breeding centre has started (DNZG) ( By 2019 there will be conservation centers in Gonapola and Rideeyagama Safari Park and breeding centers will be established and expected to expand to Pinnawala by 2020.).
Regulations have been drafted by the DWC for regularizing activities of private sea turtle conservation and study centres (in Sinhala only)
Marine Conservation Centre in Dodanduwa has been established in 2017 by DWC. Sub-project proposal by DWC for establishing a ‘Elephant Holding Ground’ at Lunugamwehera National Park (NP) was approved. Special Monitoring and Reporting Tool (SMART) patrolling training have been provided to DWC staff and patrolling has been initiated in the Southern and Uva wildlife regions
Diyasaru Wetland Park Which is located in Thalawathugoda maintained by SLLRDC and provide habitats for many endangered and endemic fauna. Some endemic and wetland plant species being planted in the premises as a part of conservation activities being conducted within the park. Ridiyagama Safari park was established introducing local and exotic animals following 2016.
Biodiversity Protection Unit of Sri Lanka Custom (SLC) carry out active screening to identify illegally traded flora and fauna and takes appropriate action in any violation is detected. DoF is tracking multi day boat by using vessel monitoring system, E-log book system and Port State Measures (PSM).
