Advisory bodies and their roles and responsibilities

1. Environment Protection Council:

• Advice the government on environmental affairs
• Coordination of all activities related to environment management including biodiversity.

2. National Biodiversity Coordination Committee:

• Mainstreaming of all biodiversity Programs in the country
• Separate sub-committees on forest and protected areas.

3. National Biosafety Coordination Committee:

• Decision-making on bio safety proposals related to GMOs.

4. Parliament committees:

• Law making related to environment and biodiversity.

5. District Biodiversity Coordination Committee:

• Coordination of local level programs/projects.
• Raising awareness among stakeholders, especially the local and indigenous communities.