Enhancing Biodiversity Conservation and Sustenance of Ecosystem services in Environmentally Sensitive Areas

Introduction

This project will assist the Government of Sri Lanka in safeguarding biodiversity in multiple land use areas of special ecological significance (high biodiversity values) through the operationalization of a new land-use governance framework called “Environmentally Sensitive Areas” (ESAs), which will be primarily outside protected areas.

Main Objective

To operationalize Environment Sensitive Areas (ESA)—as a mechanism for mainstreaming biodiversity management into development in areas of high conservation significance.”

Outcome

1. National Enabling Framework Strengthened to Designate and Manage Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESA)
2. Biodiversity-friendly ESA management for long-term integrity and resilience is ensured at two sites in the Kala Oya Region.

Period
2015-2019

Total Budget
US$ 2,626,690.00