Director General of the Chief of Staff Office visited SACEP Secretariat
On March 25, 2024, Mr. Shirantha Herath, the Director General of the Chief of Staff Office, Presidential Secretariat, Government of Sri Lanka, paid a visit to the SACEP Secretariat. The purpose of his visit was to engage in discussions regarding t... Read more
SACEP participates in Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) day 2024
The Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Day, a day to celebrate the ensuring of a sustainable Indian ocean for future generations, was celebrated at The Galle Face Green Area on the 10th of March, 2024 with the presence of his excellency, the Pres... Read more
High Commissioner of Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Sri Lanka made a courtesy call on Director General of SACEP
On 6th March 2024, High Commissioner of Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Sri Lanka, paid a courtesy visit to Ms. Rokeya Khaton, the Director General of the South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme (SACEP). Read more
Director General of SACEP made a courtesy call on the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka
On February 13th, 2024, Ms. Rokeya Khaton, the Director General of the South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme (SACEP), paid a courtesy visit to His Excellency Santosh Jha, the High Commissioner of the Republic of India for Sri Lanka. During... Read more
World Bank Officials Visit SACEP Secretariat to Discuss PLEASE Project Progress and Future Collaboration
On 24th January 2024, Ms. Cecile Fruman, Director of Regional Integration and Engagement for the South Asia Region, Mr. Joseph Ese Akpokodje, Team Leader for the PLEASE Project, and Ms. Disna Bandara, World Bank focal point for the PLEASE Project ... Read more
SACEP delegation made a courtesy call on secretary of the ministry of Environment - Sri Lanka
SACEP delegation, Director General and Senior Programme Officer made a courtesy call with the new secretary of the ministry of Environment, Sri Lanka on 17th January 2024 and had a fruitful discussion on several important matters. During the discu... Read more
International Symposium on Eco-Health Nexus: Bridging Cascade Ecology and Human Well-Being, 19 – 21 December 2023
An International Symposium on Eco-Health Nexus: Bridging Cascade Ecology and Human Well-Being was organized by the Rajarata University of Sri Lanka in partnership with the Healthy Landscapes Project implemented by SACEP. The symposium was a part o... Read more
Coherent Approach to Manage Plastic Pollution on Land and in the Ocean
The event held on Saturday, 9 December 2023, at the UNOPS Pavilion in Expo City, Dubai, was a significant milestone in the global effort to combat plastic pollution. The panel discussion, titled "Coherent Approach to Manage Plastic Pollution on La... Read more
Tangled Climate: The Hidden Climate Cost of Pollution Caused by Discarded Fishing Gear and other Plastic-based Marine Litter in South Asia
The recent event, "Tangled Climate: The Hidden Climate Cost of Pollution Caused by Discarded Fishing Gear and other Plastic-based Marine Litter in South Asia," held at the Sri Lanka Pavilion in Expo City, Dubai, on 08th December 2023 delved into t... Read more
SACEP Bilateral Meeting with the World Bank at UNFCCC, COP 28, Dubai, UAE
During the UNFCCC COP 28 in Dubai, UAE, a significant bilateral meeting transpired between SACEP and the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The SACEP delegation, led by Ms. Rokeya Khaton, engaged with Ms. Esmyra P. Javier, a distinguished Climate Chang... Read more
SACEP Bilateral Meeting with the World Bank at UNFCCC, COP 28, Dubai, UAE
On December 7, 2023, against the backdrop of COP28, a pivotal bilateral meeting unfolded, bringing together representatives from SACEP and the World Bank. The central focus of this dialogue was the discussion surrounding SACEP's ongoing project, "... Read more
SACEP Bilateral Meetings with National Focal Points and other representatives from its member states at UNFCCC, COP 28, Dubai, UAE
In a series of impactful bilateral gatherings at COP 28 in Dubai, UAE, Ms. Rokeya Khaton, spearheading SACEP, engaged in substantive discussions with esteemed National Focal Points (NFPs) and representatives from member states. Notable figures inc... Read more
Director General of SACEP made a courtesy call on Commissioner of Pakistan in Sri Lanka
Ms. Rokeya Khaton, the Director General of the South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme (SACEP), paid a courtesy visit to H. E. Major General (R) Umar Farooq Burki, HI (M), the High Commissioner of the High Commission of Pakistan in Sri Lanka... Read more
Meeting with delegates of the member countries of SACEP
During the 3rd session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-3) in Nairobi, Kenya, on November 17,2023 the Director General of the South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme (SACEP) Ms. Rokeya Khaton led a roundtable discussion ... Read more
Beyond Borders: Working Regionally to Tackle Plastic Pollution
"Beyond Borders: Working Regionally to Tackle Plastic Pollution" is a crucial initiative organized by the World Bank in collaboration with the UN, supported by PROBLUE. This in-person event, conducted on Thursday, November 16, at the Tribe Hotel i... Read more
