Main Functions of the Division

• Operational Focal Point for
  • Basel Convention.
  • Minamata Convention.
  • Stockholm Convention.
  • Stratagic Appraoch to International Chemicals Management. (SAICM)
  • Roterdam Convenion - Central Enviornmental Authority is the focal point for Industrial Chemicals under Rotterdam Convention.
• Formulation of Policies, Strategies and Action Plans on Chemicals Management.
• Formulation of Policies, Strategies and Action Plans on general and hazardous waste management.
• Implementation of national projects on chemicals and waste management.
• Conduct awareness and training programmes on general and hazardous waste management, pollution control, chemicals management.
• Conduct research project in collaboration with universities and research centres in relation to chemicals and waste management and pollution control.
• Respond to public comments on pollution and co-ordinate with relevent agencis in solving them.
• Conduct Dengue Prevention Programme.
• Implementation of Electronic Waste Management Action Plan.
• Implementation of Plastic Waste Management Action Plan.
• Development of Waste Dump Rehabilitation Programme with relevant stakeholders.

Special events of the division

• Global Recycling Day - 18th March
• International Noise Awareness Day - 29th April
• Global Garbage Man Day - 17th June
• International Plastic Bag Free Day - 3rd July
• World Water Monitoring Day - 18th September
• International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Food Waste Reduction - 29th September
• International E waste Day - 14th October
• International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week - October 25- 31

Our Team

Mahinda Werahera Actg. Director

Mrs. Jeewa Palugaswewa Assistant Director

Ms. Jeewanthi Ranasinghe Assistant Director