Environmental Website Directory – by Country

AFGHANISTAN

Environmental Organizations/Initiatives

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP): UNEP’s mission is to provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations. http://www.unep.org
UNEP Post Conflict Assessment Unit
http://postconflict.unep.ch/actafghassessment.htm
UNEP Investigates Afghanistan’s Damage
http://usinfo.state.gov/regional/nea/sasia/afghan/text/0913unep.htm

BANGLADESH

Governmental Organizations

Ministry of Environment and Forest (MOEF): MOEF is the nodal agency in the administrative structure of the Central Government, for the planning, promotion, co-ordination and overseeing the implementation of environmental and forestry programmes. MoEF oversees all environmental matters in the country. http://www.moef.gov.bd

Department of Environment: The Department of Environment was created in 1989 to ensure sustainable development and to conserve and manage the environment of Bangladesh.  http://www.doe-bd.org

Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute: The mandate of the Institute is to carry out basic and adaptive research for development and optimum utilization of all living aquatic resources and coordinate fisheries research activities in Bangladesh.  http://www.bangladeshgov.org/mofl/fri

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD): BMD is responsible for all official meteorological activities in the country. BMD maintains a network of surface and upper atmosphere observatories, radar and satellite stations, agro-meteorological observatories, geomagnetic and seismological observatories and a meteorological telecommunication system.  http://www.bdonline.com/bmd

Flood Forecasting and Warning Center: Operates a Flood Information Center as a focal point for disaster management for cyclones and floods.  http://www.ffwc.gov.bd

Rural Electrification Board: The Board is a statutory Government organization primarily responsible for implementing countrywide rural electrification.  http://www.reb.gov.bd

Non-Governmental Organizations

Bangladesh Center for Advanced Studies (BCAS): BCAS is an independent, non-profit, non-government, policy, research, and implementation institute working on sustainable development (SD) at local, national, regional and global levels.  http://www.bcas.net

Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS): BIDS or Bangladesh Unnayan Gabeshona Protishthan is a multi-disciplinary organization that conducts policy-oriented research on development issues mainly for Bangladesh. http://www.bids-bd.org

Bangladesh Unnayan Parishad (BUP): BUP is a non-profit organization devoted to the promotion of basic as well as action research on socioeconomic development and environment. http://www.bup-bd.org/bup

Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee (BRAC): Over the years BRAC has gradually evolved into a large and multifaceted development organization with the objectives of poverty alleviation and empowerment of the poor. http://www.brac.net

Grameen Shakti (GS): Grameen Shakti was established in 1996 as a member of Grameen Family of Companies.  The main aims of GS are to promote renewable energy technologies and supply renewable energy resources to the rural households of Bangladesh. http://www.grameen-info.org/grameen/gshakti

Bangladesh Environment Network (BEN): The objectives of the BEN are to gather and disseminate information about environmental degradation in Bangladesh, establish and strengthen connection among various environmental organizations in Bangladesh, formulate various policies that can be adopted to solve and avoid environmental problems in Bangladesh. http://www.ben-center.org

Bangladesh Medical Research Council: The mission of the Council is to create effective and quality health care facilities for the whole population of the country by promoting health research through strengthening the health facilities, training and dissemination of research results. http://www.bmrc.net

The Center for Environmental and Geographic Information Services (CEGIS): CEGIS is an organization for integrated environmental analysis using geographic information system and remote sensing, information technology and databases. Its activities are inter-disciplinary that address sectors such as water resources, agriculture, fisheries, environment, engineering, and transportation. http://www.cegisbd.com

Environmental Organizations/Initiatives

West Bengal and Bangladesh Arsenic Crisis Information Center: This is an online focal point for the environmental health disaster in Bangladesh and West Bengal, India, where millions of people are drinking ground water heavily contaminated with arsenic. Site includes infobank of news articles, scientific papers, comprehensive links to other relevant sites, online forum, email newsletter, and local site search. Additional keywords: pollution, environment, disaster, arsenicosis, heavy metal, toxicity. http://www.bicn.com/acic

UNDP Energy and Environment in Bangladesh: In Bangladesh, UNDP helps strengthen capacity to address challenges at global, national and community levels by seeking out and sharing best practices, providing innovative policy advice and linking partners through pilot projects that help poor people build sustainable livelihoods.  http://www.un-bd.org/undp/environment/index.html

IUCN Wetlands and Water Resources Program in Bangladesh: The aim of the project is to restore degraded wetlands and promote sustainable development to enhance biodiversity and the quality of life (especially of women). The project encourages local participation in the establishment of management plans. http://www.iucn.org/themes/wetlands/bangladesh.html

BHUTAN

Governmental Organizations

National Environment Commission (NEC): NEC serves as an environmental adviser to the government on matters related to sustainable development. http://www.nec.gov.bt

Department of Geology and Mines: The main roles of the Department include geological mapping, exploring mineral resources, providing engineering geological services and ensuring environmentally friendly exploitation of economic mineral resources. http://www.mti.gov.bt/dgm/dgm.htm

Department of Energy: Its mission is to provide adequate, safe and reliable electricity through improvement and expansion of transmission and distribution networks including sustainable and environment-friendly development of hydropower resource. http://www.mti.gov.bt/energy/energy.htm

Planning Commission: Planning Commission issues directives for the formulation of all development plans and programmes based on national resources and priorities.  It also proposes socio-economic guidelines to the government. http://www.pcs.gov.bt

Non-Governmental Organizations

Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF): SELF is a non-profit charitable organization founded in 1990 to promote, develop, and facilitate solar rural electrification and energy self-sufficiency in developing countries. http://www.self.org/bhutan.asp

Bhutan Trust Fund for Environmental Conservation: The trust fund is an independent grant-making organization that uses its annual investment income to finance conservation activities. http://www.bhutantrustfund.org

Environmental Organizations/Initiatives

UNDP Bhutan: In Bhutan, the foundation of UNDP's work is to ensure that progress is based on people - on their needs, their efforts and their rights. http://www.undp.org.bt

JICA Bhutan Office: Japanese aid to the Royal Government of Bhutan started in 1964 when Late Dasho Keiji Nishioka was assigned as an agriculture expert under the Technical Cooperation Program of the Government of Japan. http://www.jica.org.bt

INDIA

Governmental Organizations

Ministry of Environment and Forests: The Ministry of Environment and Forests is the nodal agency of the central government, for planning, co-ordination and oversight of environmental and forestry programs. http://envfor.nic.in

Ministry of Water Resources: The Ministry has the nodal role in all matters concerning India's water resources.  http://wrmin.nic.in

Ministry of Non-Conventional Energy Sources: The mandate of the Ministry covers the entire renewable energy sector, including solar, wind, hydro, biomass, geothermal and tidal energy sources.  http://mnes.nic.in

National River Conservation Directorate  (NRCD): The NRCD coordinates implementation of the Ganges and other Action Plans.  http://envfor.nic.in/nrcd

Central Water Commission: In consultation with state governments, the Commission initiates, coordinates and furthers plans for control, conservation and utilization of water resources throughout India. http://cwc.nic.in

National Institute of Hydrology (NIH): The main objectives of the NIH are to undertake, aid, promote and co-ordinate systematic and scientific work in all aspects of hydrology, to co-operate and collaborate with other national, foreign and international organizations in the field of hydrology, and to establish and maintain a research and reference library. http://www.angelfire.com/bc/nihhrrc/Roorkee

Department of Meteorology: It is India's national meteorological service and the principal government agency in all matters relating to meteorology, seismology and allied subjects.  http://www.imd.ernet.in

Department of Biotechnology: Department’s vision is “attaining new heights in biotechnology research, shaping biotechnology into a premier precision tool of the future for creation of wealth and ensuring social justice - especially for the welfare of the poor.”  http://dbtindia.nic.in

Geological Survey of India (GSI): With personnel strength of 2900 geoscientists and technical professionals, GSI is one of the premier organizations for Earth Science studies in the region.  http://www.gsi.gov.in

National Institute of Oceanography (NIO): NIO’s mission is to continuously improve our understanding of the seas around us and to translate this knowledge to benefit all.  http://www.nio.org

National Disaster Management Division: http://www.ndmindia.nic.in

Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB): CPCB was constituted in September 1974.  It serves as a field formation and also provides technical services to the Ministry of Environment and Forests. http://www.cpcb.nic.in

Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE): The mandate of the Council is to organize, direct and manage research and education in forestry sector. The Council is established as an autonomous society, the ICFRE Society, of which Minister of Environment and Forests is President. http://envfor.nic.in/icfre/icfre.html

Non-Governmental Organizations

Indian Institute of Forest Management: The Indian Institute of Forest Management is a sectoral management institute, which constantly endeavors to evolve knowledge useful for the managers in the area of Forest, Environment and Natural Resources Management and allied sectors. http://www.iifm.org

Wildlife Institute of India (WII): The prime concern of the Institute is to build capacity and develop skills for providing solutions to problems of wildlife conservation in general and protected area management in particular. http://www.wii.gov.in

Wildlife Protection Society of India (WPSI): WPSI was formed in order to bring a new focus to the task of tackling India's growing wildlife crisis.  In particular, WPSI aims to provide additional support and information to combat the escalating illegal wildlife trade.  http://www.wpsi-india.org

Wildlife Trust of India (WTI): WTI is a non-profit conservation organization committed to urgent action to prevent the destruction of India’s wildlife.  http://www.wildlifetrustofindia.org

Centre for Science and Environment (CSE): CSE was established in 1980 by a group of engineers, scientists, journalists and environmentalists to increase public awareness of vital issues of science, technology, environment and development.  http://www.cseindia.org

India Environmental Society (IES): IES has been set up to increase consciousness and knowledge about the environment, including the major environmental problems facing the world today. While the vision of IES is global, its roots are firmly entrenched in India.  http://www.iesglobal.org

Vikram Sarabhai Centre for Development Interaction: VIKSAT has set itself a goal of promoting equitable, gender sensitive, sustainable and efficient management of natural resources by the people.  http://www.viksat.org

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) India: Its mission is the promotion of nature conservation and environmental protection as a basis for sustainable and equitable development.  http://www.wwfindia.org

Development Alternatives Group: The mission of Development Alternatives is to promote sustainable national development.  http://www.devalt.org

The Energy Research Institute (TERI): A unique developing-country institution, TERI has expanded its original focus on providing environment-friendly solutions to rural energy problems and is now deeply committed to every aspect of sustainable development.  http://www.teriin.org

Winrock International India: Winrock’s mission is to develop and implement solutions that balance the needs for food, income and environmental quality.  http://www.winrockindia.org

C.P.R. Environmental Education Center: The Center has been set up to increase consciousness and knowledge about the environment and the major environmental problems facing the country today. http://cpreec.org

Environment Protection Training and Research Institute (EPTRI): The main objective of EPTRI is to provide training, consultancy, applied research services and advocacy in the area of environment protection to industry, regulatory bodies, Government and NGOs etc. http://www.eptri.com

Indian Society for Ecological Economics (INSEE): INSEE was established in New Delhi in 1998.  ISEE aims to further the cause of sustainable development by providing a forum for continuous dialogue among scholars, practitioners and policy analysts working on different aspects of environment and ecology. http://www.ecoinsee.org

Consumer Unity and Trust Society (CUTS): Established in 1983, Consumer Unity & Trust Society started off as a consumer protection organization in Rajasthan, India. Since then it has been working in several areas of public interest at the grassroots, national, sub-continental & international levels. http://www.cuts-international.org

National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI): The mission of the NEERI is to dedicate itself in the service of mankind by providing innovative and effective solutions to environmental and natural resource problems. It strives to enable individuals and organizations to achieve productive and sustainable use of natural resources on which all life and human activity depend. http://www.neeri.nic.in

Bombay Natural History Society: The Bombay Natural History Society is the non-government organization in the Indian sub-continent engaged in nature conservation research.  Its commitment has been, and continues to be, the conservation of India's natural wealth, protection of the environment and sustainable use of natural resources for a balanced and healthy development for future generations. http://www.bnhs.org

United States-Environmental Resource Centre (US – ERC): US – ERC the environmental wing of Indo - American Chamber of Commerce (IACC) is an industrial environmental organization with an outreach program to assist industry and society at large to handle environmental issues. http://www.us-erc.org

Center for Environment and Development (CED): CED is an autonomous organization in non-government sector, established in 1996.  CED is engaged in basic investigation, research and documentation related to diverse areas within the ambit of "Environment and Development". http://www.cedindia.org

Confederation of Indian Industry (CII): CII works to create and sustain an environment conducive to the growth of industry in India, partnering industry and government alike through advisory and consultative processes. http://www.ciionline.org

MALDIVES
Governmental Organizations

Environment Maldives: This website is intended to disseminate information on the environment and the Environment Section of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Housing and Environment of Maldives.  http://www.environment.gov.mv

Ministry of Fisheries, Agriculture and Marine Resources: The Ministry of Fisheries, Agriculture and Marine Resources has the mandate for sustainable management and development of fisheries, agriculture and marine resources of the nation.  http://www.fishagri.gov.mv

Ministry of Communication, Science and Technology (MCST): MCST was established in November 1998 for the purpose of developing and strengthening the country's science and technology infrastructure for the betterment of our lives by improving our economic productivity, personal health and environmental quality. http://www.mcst.gov.mv

Ministry of Planning and National Development: The mission of the Ministry is to plan, facilitate and co-ordinate national development towards a nation of excellence. http://www.planning.gov.mv

Environmental Organizations/Initiatives

UNDP Country Office in Maldives: The Maldivian Government and UNDP have collaborated in furthering people-centered development and building partnerships with island communities to fight poverty.  UNDP has undertaken numerous projects that resulted in increased employment, environmental friendliness, empowerment of people and equity.  http://www.mv.undp.org

NEPAL

Governmental Organizations

Ministry of Forests and Soil Conservation: The Ministry overlooks issues related to forests and soil conservation in Nepal. It also serves as Nepal's CBD National Focal Point.  http://www.biodiv-nepal.gov.np

Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology: The basic goal of the Ministry is to create conducive environment for the adequate development of science and technology and make necessary arrangements for its effective application in the task of national development. http://www.most.gov.np

Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation: The primary objectives of the Department are to conserve the country’s major representative ecosystems, unique natural and cultural heritage, and give protection to the valuable and endangered wildlife species. http://www.dnpwc.gov.np

Department of Hydrology and Meteorology: DHM has a mandate from His Majesty's Government to monitor all hydrological and meteorological activities in Nepal.  http://www.dhm.gov.np

Department of Soil Conservation and Watershed Management: This department is responsible for all matters relating to soil conservation and watershed management.  http://www.dscwm.gov.np

Department of Irrigation: Department of Irrigation has the mandate to plan, develop, maintain, operate, manage and monitor environmentally sustainable and socially acceptable irrigation and drainage systems.  http://www.doi.gov.np

Royal Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (RONAST): The objectives of RONAST are advancement of science and technology for all-round development of the nation, improvement and promotion of indigenous technologies, promotion of research in science and technology, and identification and facilitation of appropriate technology transfer.  http://www.ronast.org.np

National Planning Commission (NPC): NPC is an advisory body responsible for formulation of development plans and policies. It also advises on allocation of resources and works as a central body for monitoring and evaluation of development plans and programs.  http://www.npc.gov.np

Non-Governmental Organizations

King Mahendra Trust for Nature Conservation (KMTNC): KMTNC’s mission is to promote, conserve and manage nature in all its diversity balancing human needs with the environment on a sustainable basis for posterity - ensuring maximum community participation with due cognizance of the linkages between economics, environment and ethics through a process in which people are both the principal actors and beneficiaries. http://www.kmtnc.org.np

Environment and Public Health Organization (ENPHO): ENPHO is an autonomous non-governmental, non-profit research-based organization established in 1990.  The vision of ENPHO is research, development and dissemination for action.  http://www.enpho.org

Alternative Energy Promotion Center (AEPC): An institution recognized as a regional/international example for promotion of large-scale use of renewable energy and a national focal point for resource mobilization. http://www.aepcnepal.org

Center for Environment Education Nepal (CEEN): Its aim is to bring awareness about environmental problems to young and old, students and the public at large and to suggest new ideas.  http://www.sajilo.com/ceen/index.htm

Clean Energy Nepal (CEN): CEN is a non-profit group that conducts research-based public education and advocacy campaigns to promote sustainable energy use and environmental conservation, particularly in the Kathmandu Valley.  http://www.cen.org.np

Lotus Energy: Lotus Energy is a Nepal-based company, which manufactures and installs renewable energy technologies. Specializing in solar energy, Lotus provides remote lighting systems for villages as well as power for water pumps, vaccination fridges and water purification systems. http://www.lotusenergy.com

Nepal Water Conservation Foundation (NWCF): NWCF’s objectives are to ensure growth and dissemination of scientific knowledge for correct decision making and to promote sustainable development, management and protection of water. http://www.nwcf.org.np

Nepal Water for Health (NEWAH): NEWAH is committed to sustainable development of safe clean drinking water and sanitation for all people of Nepal. http://www.newah.org.np

Resources Himalaya: Resources Himalaya is a self-governing, independent not-for-profit organization concerned with the conservation of the Himalayas.
http://www.resourceshimalaya.org

Nepal Forum of Environmental Journalists ((NEFEJ): NEFEJ undertakes a multitude of activities to try to effect positive change in the field of environment and society.  http://www.nefej.org

Society of Population & Environment Journalist Nepal (SOPEJ-Nepal): SOPEJ-Nepal is a non-profitable, non-political, non-partition & liberal organization, established in1995 is restlessly working to raise awareness in the field of population management & environment deterioration check among the general public in the national interest. http://www.viewnepal.com/sopej

Forum for Environmental Management and Research –Nepal: FERN aims to assist in conservation and promotion of Nepal's biological diversity, ecology, physical environment, traditional indigenous knowledge and human welfare, from the adverse impacts arising due to unsustainable development and lack of appropriate and visionary management of the environment. http://www.fern.org.np

The Centre for Sustainability Environment, Equity and Partnership (SEEP): The SEEP is dedicated to issues in water quality.  It is also devoted to forming strategic partnerships with individuals and organizations to strengthen and improve concerns over water resources around the world. http://www.seepwater.org

South Asia Watch on Trade, Economics and Environment (SAWTEE): The mission of the SAWTEE is to build capacity of the concerned stakeholders in South Asia, by equipping them with knowledge, information and skills to voice their concerns particularly in the context of liberalization and globalization. http://www.sawtee.org

The Environmental Camps For Conservation Awareness (ECCA): ECCA was launched with the primary objective of providing children with a broad environmental programme. Its core objective is to raise a sense of awareness on environment and sustainable use of natural resources in children-and through them, the community. http://www.ecca.org.np

Pro Public: Pro Public is a non-profit, non-governmental organization dedicated to the cause of public interest activities. It was established in 1991 by a consortium of environmental lawyers, economists, journalists, engineers, consumers and women's rights activists. http://www.nepalnet.org.np/propublic

National Society for Earthquake Technology (NSET) – Nepal: With its vision in mind, NSET - Nepal strives to assist all communities in Nepal to become earthquake safer by developing and implementing organized approaches to managing and minimizing earthquake risks.  http://www.nset.org.np

Environmental Organizations/Initiatives

International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD): The primary objectives of ICIMOD are to promote the development of economically and environmentally sound mountain ecosystems and to improve the living standards of mountain populations in the Hindu Kush-Himalayan region.  http://www.icimod.org

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Nepal: WWF’s goal is to “stop, and eventually reverse, the accelerating degradation of the planet’s natural environment, and to help build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature.”  www.wwfnepal.org

IUCN – The World Conservation Union Nepal: The main focus of IUCN activity in Nepal is to strengthen institutional capacity for conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. http://www.iucnnepal.org

CARE Nepal: The goal of CARE Nepal is to enable poor and vulnerable people to create and benefit from opportunities that improves their lives and ensures greater gender and caste equity, with lasting impact. http://www.carenepal.org

Actionaid Nepal (AAN): AAN began work in 1982. Empowering the poorest and most marginalized communities, its aim is to eradicate poverty by focusing on priority themes and issues that will ensure a sustainable future. http://www.actionaid.org/nepal

Environment Sector Program Support: Under the assistance of DANIDA, Environment Sector Programme Support (ESPS) has been strengthening the overall environmental management of the brown sector in Nepal. The programme intends to support prevention, minimization and control of Environmental Pollution emanating from industrial and urban development without hampering the development process and economic growth. http://www.esps.org.np

Central Department of Pollution Studies/ Tribhuvan University: The main objective for establishing CDPS is to increase the national capacity for training, research and policy analysis in the area of population and development. http://www.cdps.edu.np

The Kathmandu Environmental Education Project (KEEP): KEEP is a non-profit, non-governmental organization. Its aims are twofold: to provide impartial and independent information to travelers, and to ensure the future ecological and cultural prosperity of Nepal through positive impact tourism and outreach project work. http://www.keepnepal.org

Himalayan Rescue Association Nepal (HRA): HRA is a voluntary non-profit organization formed in 1973 with an objective to reduce casualties in the Nepal Himalayas, especially keeping in view the increasing number of Nepalese and foreigners who trek up into the remote wilderness. http://www.himalayanrescue.com

Asia Network for Sustainable Agriculture and Bioresources (ANSAB): ANSAB is committed to biodiversity conservation through natural products based enterprises, community forestry, capacity growth of key stakeholders, creation of enabling policy environment by working directly with local communities and collaborating with key stakeholders. http://www.ansab.org

EnvironmentNEPAL: EnvironmentNEPAL pledges for a better earth.  http://www.environmentnepal.com.np

PAKISTAN

Governmental Organizations

Ministry of Environment: The charter of the Ministry includes environmental planning, pollution abatement and mitigation, ecology, housing, physical planning and human settlements, including urban water supply, sewerage and drainage. http://www.pakistan.gov.pk

Pakistan Environment Protection Agency (PAK – EPA): Pakistan Environment Protection Agency provides protection, conservation, rehabilitation and improvement of the environment, for the prevention and control of pollution, and promotion of sustainable development.  http://www.environment.gov.pk

National Institute of Oceanography (NIO): NIO's research brings together all the scientific disciplines needed to study the ocean. http://www.niopk.gov.pk

Geological Survey of Pakistan (GSP): The GSP's mission is to develop, interpret and provide geological information about the country in all its pertinent details that may lead to the prudent management of its natural resources and contribute to the well being and prosperity of its people.  http://www.gsp.com.pk

Non-Governmental Organizations

Aga Khan Foundation: The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is a group of development agencies working in health, education, culture and rural and economic development, primarily in Asia and Africa.  http://www.akdn.org

LEAD Pakistan: LEAD International was established in 1991 by the Rockefeller Foundation. The goal of this independent, non-profit organization is to foster a global network of future decision-makers that would facilitate environmentally sustainable and socially equitable use of the earth’s resources.  http://www.lead.org.pk

Environmental Organizations/Initiatives

Global Environment Facility Program in Pakistan: GEF was launched to forge cooperation and finance actions addressing critical threats to the environment.  http://www.gefpak.gov.pk

IUCN - The World Conservation Union Pakistan: IUCN’s mission is to influence, encourage and assist societies throughout the world to conserve the integrity and diversity of nature and to ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable. http://www.iucn.org/places/pakistan

International Water Management Institute (IWMI) Pakistan: IWMI is a nonprofit scientific research organization focusing on the sustainable use of water and land resources in agriculture and on the water needs of developing countries.  http://www.cgiar.org/iwmi/pakistan/pakistan.htm

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Pakistan: WWF-P contributes towards conserving Pakistan's unique natural diversity in a way that takes into account the future needs of its people. Along with the rest of the WWF global network, WWF-P is working to achieve the conservation of nature and ecological processes.  http://www.wwfpak.org

Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI): SDPI’s mission is to catalyze the transition towards sustainable development, defined as the enhancement of peace, social justice and well-being, within and across generations. It provides the global sustainable development community with representation from Pakistan as well as South Asia as a whole. http://www.sdpi.org

SRI LANKA

Governmental Organizations

Ministry of Environment: The Ministry implements policies, plans and programmes in respect of Environment and Natural Resources. http://www.priu.gov.lk

Ministry of Irrigation: The Ministry implements policies, plans and programmes in respect of irrigation and water management. http://www.priu.gov.lk

Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWLC): DWLC’s Mission is to conserve wildlife and nature by the sustainable utilization of human resources, material and land through participatory management, research, education and law enforcement and ensure the maintenance of biodiversity and forest cover as exists today.  http://www.dwlc.lk

Department of Meteorology: The Department of Meteorology was created with the objectives of providing all meteorological and climatological information nationally, in accordance will WMO and ICAO regulations, supplying limited seismological and astronomical information to the general public and the maintenance of time service nationally.  http://www.meteo.slt.lk

Geological Survey and Mines Bureau: The mission of the Bureau is to promote and manage the mineral resources of the country. It seeks to ensure that this mineral potential is realized for the benefit of Sri Lanka and that minerals are extracted in an efficient, safe and environmentally friendly manner. The Bureau provides expert advice to all concerned. http://www.gsmb.slt.lk
 
Non-Governmental Organizations

Lanka Jalani: Lanka Jalani is made up largely of institutions with an interest and a commitment to the principles of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) and of eminent individuals who have the potential and willingness to make a contribution to the Partnership.  http://www.lankajalani.org

Wildlife Trust: The Wildlife Trust is a non-profit organization dedicated to the scientific exploration and documentation of Sri Lanka's biodiversity. http://www.wildlifetrust.org

Environmental Foundation: Environmental Foundation’s mission is to work towards the goals of environmental conservation, sustainable development and related human rights. http://www.efl.lk

National Science Foundation: The NSF observes and upholds the freedom of scientists as individuals to communicate and associate with other scientists, in the furtherance of their science, without discrimination on grounds other than scientific merits through international scientific activity. http://www.nsf.ac.lk

Environmental Organizations/Initiatives

IUCN – The World Conservation Union, Sri Lanka: The role of IUCN Sri Lanka embodies the overall mission of the World Conservation Union: to help nations throughout the world to protect and sustainably use their natural resources for the benefit of their peoples. http://www.iucn.org/places/srilanka/index.htm

International Water Management Institute (IWMI) Sri Lanka: IWMI is a non-profit scientific research organization specializing in water use in agriculture and integrated management of water and land resources.
http://www.cgiar.org/iwmi/srilanka/srilanka.htm