National Action Plan for Agrobiodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Utilization in Sri Lanka 2008.

This National Action Plan for Agrobiodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Utilization (NAP) presents the holistic approach of directives on conservation and use of agrobiodiversity. Agrobiodiversity primarily refers to the sustainable and productive use of genetic resource for agricultural development. The main objectives of the NAP is to provide a comprehensive long term development framework including necessary guidelines, tasks, strategies and systematic approaches for conservation and utilization of agrobiodiversity in Sri Lanka using an ecosystem approach. It requires participation and collaboration of all relevant stakeholders including public sector agencies, NGOs, private sector and (farming) communities. The principles used in NAP are (i) sustainability; (ii) national commitment; and (iii) integration across sectors and disciplines. During the formulation process of this NAP consideration is given on gaps, issues and recommendations made in Biodiversity Conservation in Sri Lanka: A Framework for Action (BDFA) Addendum identified for integrated solutions in conservation and utilization of agrobiodiversity in Sri Lanka in line with the scope of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).