16th Meeting of the Governing Council of SACEP
The 16th Meeting of the Governing Council of SACEP successfully concluded on 26th June 2024, in Thimphu, Bhutan, with the participation of its member country representatives. Read more
Ms Rokeya Khaton, Director General of SACEP attended the 4th Meeting of the Sustainable Ocean Initiative Global Dialogue with Regional Seas Organizations and Regional Fishery Bodies.
The meeting was convened in Seoul, Republic of Korea, from 11 to 14 June 2024. Financial support was provided by the Government of the Republic of Korea (through the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries), the Government of France (through the French B... Read more
Director General of SACEP observed the national programme of Sri Lanka to celebrate the World Environment Day 2024
Ms. Rokeya Khaton, Director General of South Asia Cooperative Environment Programme observed the national programme of Sri Lanka to celebrate the World Environment Day 2024 at the Presidential Secretariat, Colombo on 5 June 2024. Read more
Message from the Director General of South Asia Cooperative Environment Programme on World Environment Day
On this World Environment Day 2024, I am honored to address you as the Director General of the South Asia Cooperative Environment Programme (SACEP). Today, we join the global community in celebrating our planet and reaffirming our unwavering commi... Read more
Director General of SACEP attended a workshop on Addressing marine hypoxia in the Bay of Bengal Large Marine Ecosystem by reducing land-based agricultural pollution in the north-west of Sri Lanka
Ms. Rokeya Khaton, Director General of South Asia Cooperative Environment Programme (SACEP) attended a workshop on Addressing marine hypoxia in the Bay of Bengal Large Marine Ecosystem by reducing land-based agricultural pollution in the north-wes... Read more
The Director General of SACEP PArticipated in the NAP Expo 2024 held in Dhaka, Bangladesh
The Director General of South Asia Cooperative Environment Programme(SACEP), Ms. Rokeya Khaton, participated in the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Expo 2024, held from April 22 to 25, 2024, at BICC in Dhaka, Bangladesh. This event was organized by... Read more
New year Celebrations in SACEP
The South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme recently commemorated the Sri Lankan New Year 2024, an occasion also celebrated in other member countries, with its staff. This celebration not only marked the beginning of a new year but also demo... Read more
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
