ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THE FRAMEWORK

CBD: Convention on Biodiversity

CEA: Central Environmental Authority

DAPH: Department of Animal Production and Health

DF: Department of Fisheries

DOA: Department of Agriculture

DWLC: Department of Wildlife Conservation

FCD: Food Commissioner's Department

GEF: Global Environmental Facility

GMO: Genetically Modified Organism

IBSC: Institutional Biosafety Committees

LMO: Living Modified Organism

MCC: Ministry of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

NCA: National Competent Authority

NCC: National Coordinating Committee

NGO: Non Governmental Organization

PAA: Project Approving Agency

SCA: Sectoral Competent Authorities

UNEP: United Nations Environment Program

WTO: World Trade Organization

IMPORTANT WEBSITES RELATED TO BIOSAFETY

http://www.biodiversity.org/biosafety

http://www.biosafety.lk