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Mr. Samiullah IBRAHIMI
(Political Focal Point) since July 28, 2009
Advisor to Executive Director for Afghanistan
The World Bank
1818 H Street, NW MC 13-137
Washington, DC - 20433
USA
Tel: (202) 458-2451
Fax: (202) 477-9052
EMail: sibrahimi@worldbank.org

His Excellency Mostapha ZAHER
(Operational Focal Point) since October 05, 2006
Director-General
National Environmental Protection Agency
Member of the Council of Ministers Advisor to the President on the Environment Central Post Office Box Number 20
Kabul
Afghanistan
Tel: + 93 (0) 752 017 633
EMail: dg.nepa@nepa.gov.af, mostapha_zaher@hotmail.com, dg.nepa@hotmail.com

His Excellency Fatmir MEDIU
(Political Focal Point) since October 29, 2009
Minister
Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Water Administration
Rruga e Durresit, No. 27
Tirana
Albania
Tel: + 355 4 2270 630
Fax: 011 355 4 2270 627
EMail: Fatmir.mediu@moe.gov.al, fmediu@gmail.com

Prof. Dr. Mr. Pellumb ABESHI
(Operational Focal Point) since December 09, 2011
General Director of Environment.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Water Administration
Rruga e Durresit No. 27
Tirana
Albania
Tel: + 355 4227 0624,
Fax: 011 355 4227 0624
EMail: pabeshi@moe.gov.al, pellumbabeshi@yahoo.com

Mrs. Latifa BENAZZA
(Political Focal Point) since February 01, 2011
Director
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ministere des Affaires Etrangeres Place Mohammed Seddik Benyahia El - Mouradia
Kouba - Alger - 16000
Algeria
Tel: + 213 21 50 43 18
Fax: 011 213 21 50 43 22
EMail: benazza@mae.dz

Mrs. Hedjila OURAD
(Operational Focal Point) since February 05, 2013
Director of Planning and Statistics
Ministry of Spacial Planning, Environment and Tourism
Rue des Quatres Canons
Algiers - 16000
Algeria
Tel: + 213 21 43 28 55 135
Fax: + 213 21 43 28 35
EMail: ouradtam@yahoo.fr

Ms. Kamia Cristina VICTOR DE CARVALHO
(Political Focal Point) since November 01, 2011
National Director, Department of Environment
Ministry of Environment (MINAMB)
Direccao Nacional do Ambiente, Aveniada 4 de Fevereiro, No.29 - 1E
Luanda
Angola
Tel: + 244 923 417 800
EMail: kamia_c@hotmail.com

Dr. Carlos Avelino Manuel CADETE
(Operational Focal Point) since November 01, 2011
National Director of Statistics, Planning and Studies Office
Ministry of Environment
Avenida 4 de Fevereiro, No 8, Edificio do Atlantico
Luanda
Angola
EMail: carloscadete@hotmail.com

His Excellency, Dr. John ASHE
(Political Focal Point) since July 01, 1994
Ambassador / Permanent Representative
Permanent Mission of Antigua and Barbuda to the United Nations 305 East 47th Street Suite 6A
New York, New York - 10017
Tel: 1 212 541 4117
Fax: 1 212 757 1607
EMail: jashe@un.int, jashe@abgov.org

Her Excellency Diann BLACK LAYNE
(Operational Focal Point)
Ambassador and GEF NOFP
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Queen Elizabeth Hwy
St. John's
Antigua and Barbuda
Tel: 1 268 462 1052, cell 1 268 464-6410
Fax: 1 268 462 6410
EMail: dcblack11@gmail.com, dcblack11@yahoo.com

Ms. Maria Fabiana LOGUZZO
(Political Focal Point) since August 06, 2012
General Director for Environmental Matters
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Esmeralda 1212 - 14th Floor, # 1408
Buenos Aires - 10007
Argentina
Tel: +54 11 4819-7405
Fax: 011 54 11 4819-7413
EMail: laf@mrecic.gov.ar, zlm@mrecic.gov.ar, digma@mrecic.gov.ar

Dr. Diana Celia VEGA
(Operational Focal Point) since April 11, 2013
Director
Secretary of Environment and Sustainable Development
San Martin 451, 1 Piso
Buenos Aires - C10041
Argentina
Tel: + 54 11 4348 8686
Fax: 011 54 11 4348 8366
EMail: Dvega@ambiente.gob.ar

H.E. Aram HARUTYUNYAN
(Political/Operational Focal Point) since June 25, 2007
Minister
Ministry of Nature Protection
No.3 Governmental Bldg., Republic Square
Yerevan - 0010
Armenia
Tel: + 37 410 521 099
Fax: 011 37 410 585 469
EMail: min_ecology@mnp.am

Mr. Ryan THEW
(Political Focal Point) since February 10, 2011
Policy Manager, Integration and Environment
Australian Agency for International Development ( AUSAID)
P.O. Box 887
Canberra, ACT - 2601
Australia
Tel: + 61 2 6206 4800
Fax: 011 61 2 6206 4870
EMail: Ryan.Thew@ausaid.gov.au

Mr. Leander TREPPEL
(Political Focal Point) since April 01, 2010
Senior Advisor
Ministry of Finance
Hintere Zollamtsstrasse 2B
Vienna - A 1030
Austria
Tel: + 43 151 433 503087
Fax: 011 43 151 433 5903087
EMail: leander.treppel@bmf.gv.at

His Excellency Goussein BAGIROV
(Political/Operational Focal Point)
Minister
Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources B. Aghayev Street 100-A
Baku - 370073
Azerbaijan
Tel: + 994-12-4414205
Fax: 011 99412 4385454
EMail: aliyev@iglim.baku.az, emin.garabaghli@gmail.com

Mrs. Lorraine AMBRISTER
(Political Focal Point) since June 04, 2012
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Environment & Housing
2nd Floor Charlotte House, Shirley and Princes Streets P. O. Box N 4849
Nassau, N.P.,, New Providence
The Commonwealth of the Bahamas
Tel: +1 242 322 6005
Fax: 011-1 242 326 2650
EMail: lorrainearmbrister@bahamas.gov.bs

Mr. Philip WEECH
(Operational Focal Point) since February 13, 2008
The Bahamas Environment, Science and Technology Commission
Nassau Court
Nassau
Bahamas
Tel: + 1 242 397 5509
Fax: + 1 242 326 3509
EMail: philipweech@bahamas.gov.bs

Mr. Md.Abul Kalam AZAD
(Political Focal Point) since January 14, 2013
Secretary, Economic Relations Division (ERD)
Ministry of Finance
Sher-e-Bangla
Dhaka - 1207
Bangladesh
Tel: + 880-2-9113 743, + 880-2-9133 489
Fax: + 880-2-9180 788
EMail: secretary@erd.gov.bd, azad2113@gmail.com

Mr. Shafiqur Rahman PATWARI
(Operational Focal Point) since January 08, 2013
Secretary
Ministry of Environment and Forests
Building #6, Level # 13, Room # 1309, Bangladesh Secretariat
Dhaka - 1000
Bangladesh
Tel: + 88 2 716 1881, + 880 2 716 0481
Fax: 011 880 2 716 9210
EMail: secretary@moef.gov.bd

Mr. Charles BURNETT
(Political Focal Point) since December 14, 2010
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade
No.1 Culloden Road
St. Michael
Barbados
Tel: + 1 246 431-2211
Fax: + 1 246 429-6652
EMail: cburnett@foreign.gov.bb, jbrathwaite@foreign.gov.bb

Mr. Rickardo WARD
(Operational Focal Point) since April 01, 2009
Project Manager
Ministry of Environment and Drainage
1st Floor, Musson Building, Hincks Street
Bridgetown - BB 11144
Barbados
Tel: + 1 246 467 5700/02
Fax: + 1 246 437 8859
EMail: Rickardo.Ward@barbados.gov.bb, jbrathwaite@foreign.gov.bb, jreid@foreign.gov.bb

Ms. Jane BRATHWAITE
(GEF Advisor) for Barbados
Counselor, Embassy of Barbados in Washington DC
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Barbados
2144 Wyoming Avenue, NW
Washington, DC - 20008
USA
Tel: + 1 202 939-9200
Fax: + 1 202 332-7467
EMail: jbrathwaite@foreign.gov.bb

Mr. Vitaly KULIK
(Political/Operational Focal Point) since March 18, 2010
First Deputy Minister
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection
10 Kollektonaja Street
Minsk - 220048
Belarus
Tel: + 375 17 200 6762
Fax: 011 375 17 200 9047
EMail: climate.belarus@tut.by, icd@minpriroda.by, minproos@tut.by

Mr. Jozef BUYS
(Council Member for the Constituency of: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Hungary, Luxembourg, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Turkey/Political Focal Point) since April 02, 2012
Attache
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Directorate General for Development Cooperation, Karmelietenstraat 15
Brussels - B1000
Belgium
Tel: + 32 2 501 4897
Fax: 011 32 251 9 0570
EMail: jozef.buys@diplobel.fed.be

Mr. Alexis ROSADO
(Political Focal Point) since May 27, 2008
Chief Executive Officer
Government of Belize
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nemo Building P.O Box 174
Belmopan
Belize
Tel: 501 822 2322, 501 822-2167
Fax: 011 501 822-2854
EMail: belizemfa@btl.net, alexisr99@yahoo.com

Mr. Martin ALEGRIA
(Operational Focal Point) since May 27, 2008
Chief Environment Officer
Department of the Environment, Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment
10/12 Ambergris Avenue
Belmopan
Belize
Tel: + 501 802 2542, +501 802 2816,
Fax: 011 501 822 2892
EMail: martinalegria@hotmail.com, envirodept@btl.net

Mr. Theophile Chabi WOROU
(Political Focal Point) since March 01, 2005
Directeur de Cabinet du Ministre
Ministere de l'Environnement et de la Protection de la Nature
01 B.P. 3621
Cotonou
Benin
Tel: 011 229 2131 4137
Fax: 011 229 2131 5081
EMail: theo_worou@yahoo.fr

Mr. Delphin AIDJI
(Operational Focal Point) since November 27, 2009
Secretaire General Adjoint du Ministere
Ministere de l'Environnement, de l'Habitat et de l"Urbanisme
01 B.P. 3621Cotonou
Cotonou
Benin
Tel: +229 2131 8045
Fax: 011 229 2131 5081
EMail: ecartype@yahoo.fr

Ms. Tshering DOMA
(Political Focal Point) since October 15, 2012
Officiating Director
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Multilateral Department
Thimphu - 103
Bhutan
Tel: + 975 2 323 297
Fax: 011 975 2 331 707
EMail: domatshering@mfa.gov.bt, domatshe@gmail.com

Mr. Karma TSHITEEM
(Operational Focal Point) since August 15, 2007
Secretary
Gross National Happiness Commission
P O Box 187, Tashichhodzong
Thimphu - 11001
Bhutan
Tel: + 975 2 323 176
Fax: 011 975 2 322 928
EMail: ktshiteem@gnhc.gov.bt

Ms. Viviana CARO HINOJOSA
(Political Focal Point) since April 19, 2011
Minister
Ministry of Planning and Development
Avenida Mariscal Santa Cruz Esquina Oruro #1092, Ex Edificio Comibol
La Paz
Bolivia
Tel: + 591 22 31 07 74, + 591 22 11 6000
EMail: jjaille@gmail.com, ftorrico@planificacion.gob.bo

Mr. Juan Pablo CARDOZO ARNEZ
(Operational Focal Point) since October 10, 2012
Vice Minister for Environment, Biodiversity, Climate Change and Forest Management and Development
Vice Ministry for Environment, Biodiversity, Climate Change and Forest Management and Development
Av. Camacho 1471, 2DO PISO
La Paz
Bolivia
Tel: + 591-2 241-6382/ 241-6383/ 214-6385 / 214-6374
Fax: 011 591-2-214-6385
EMail: jp_cardozo@hotmail.com

Assistant Professor, Mr. Senad OPRASIC
(Council Member for the Constituency of: Albania, Bulgaria, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Georgia, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Ukraine/Operational Focal Point) since February 06, 2013
Head of Environment Protection Department
Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economical Relations
Musala 9
Sarajevo - 71000
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Tel: + 387 33 95 35 36, + 387 33 66 38 63 ext 496
Fax: 011 387 33 20 61 41
EMail: senadoprasic@yahoo.com, senad.oprasic@mvteo.gov.ba

H.E. Mr. Mirko SAROVIC
(Political Focal Point) since January 22, 2013
Minister
Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economy
Musala 9
Sarajevo - 7100
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Tel: + 387 33 22 00 92, + 387 33 220093
Fax: + 387 33 22 00 92
EMail: kab.ministra@mvteo.gov.ba

Mr. Stevie Chilume MONNA
(Political Focal Point) since February 02, 2010
Director, Department of Environmental Affairs
Ministry of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism
Private Bag 0068
Gaborone
Botswana
Tel: + 267 3902050
Fax: 011 267 3902051
EMail: smonna@gov.bw, iotukile@gov.bw

Mrs. Ingrid M. OTUKILE
(Operational Focal Point) since February 02, 2010
Chief Natural Resource Officer and Head of Policies and Programmes Division
Ministry of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism
Department of Environmental Affairs Private Bag 0068
Gaborone
Botswana
Tel: + 267 3902050
Fax: 011 267 3902051
EMail: iotukile@gov.bw, mpundu.chite@gmail.com, tlphuthego@gov.bw, tlphuthego@yahoo.com

Mr. Igor SANT'ANNA RESENDE
(Alternate Member for the Constituency of: Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador/Political Focal Point) since June 05, 2013
Acting Coordinator- General for Sustainable Development, Under Secretariat for Environment, Energy Science and Technology (SGAET)
Ministry of External Relations
Esplanada dos Ministerios, Bloco "H" - Anexo II, 3. Andar
Brasilia, DF - 70170-900
Brazil
Tel: + 55 61 2030-9644
Fax: 011 55 61 2030-9199
EMail: igor.resende@itamaraty.gov.br, cgdes@itamaraty.gov.br

Mr. Rodrigo VIEIRA
(Operational Focal Point) since July 13, 2011
General Coordinator for External Financing
Ministry of Planning, Budget and Management
Secretaria de Assuntos Internacionais, Esplanada dos Ministerios Bloco K, No. 5 Andar
Brasilia, DF - 70040-906
Brazil
Tel: + 55 61 2020 4463/4464
Fax: 011 55 61 2020 5006
EMail: seain@planejamento.gov.br

Ms. Emiliya KRAEVA
(Alternate Member for the Constituency of: Albania, Bulgaria, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Georgia, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Ukraine/Operational Focal Point) since March 19, 2013
Director for Strategies
Ministry of Environment and Water
EU Affairs and International Cooperation Directorate 22 Maria Louisa Blvd. 2nd Floor, Room 211
Sofia - 1000
Bulgaria
Tel: 011 359 2 940 6132 // 988 2577
Fax: 011 359 2 980 8406
EMail: ek@moew.government.bg, ekraeva@gmail.com

Ms. Ivelina VASILEVA
(Political Focal Point) since November 09, 2009
Deputy Minister
Ministry of Environment and Water
22 Maria Louisa Blvd.
Sofia - 1000
Bulgaria
Tel: + 359 2 940 6182
Fax: 011 359 2 980 9641
EMail: ivvasileva@moew.government.bg

Mr. Mamadou HONADIA
(Operational Focal Point) since June 10, 2009
Permanent Secretary
Permanent Secretariat for the National Council for Environment and Sustainable Development
01 BP 6486 Ouagadougou 01
Ouagadougou, Kadiogo
Burkina Faso
Tel: 226 503 13166 and 226 70240240
Fax: 011 226050316491
EMail: spconedd@fasonet.bf, m60honadia@gmail.com

Mr. Epimaque MURENGERANTWARI
(Alternate Member for the Constituency of: Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Congo DR, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Sao Tome and Principe/Operational Focal Point) since December 17, 2012
Chief of Cabinet
Ministry of Water, Environment, Land and Urban Planning
POBox 631
Bujumbura
Burundi
Tel: + 257 22 22 06 26, + 257 79 97 73 06/ 77 76 56 10
Fax: 011 257 22 228902
EMail: epicelly@yahoo.fr

Eng. Mr. Jean Claude NDUWAYO
(Political Focal Point) since February 26, 2013
Minister
Ministry of Water, Environment, Land and Urban Planning
P.O.Box 631
Bujumbura
Burundi
Tel: + 257 2222-4979
EMail: nduclaude@yahoo.fr

Mr. Rithirak LONG
(Political Focal Point) since January 11, 2010
Deputy Director General
Ministry of Environment
48, Samdech Preah Sihanouk, Tonle Bassac, Chamkamon
Phnom Penh - 855
Cambodia
Tel: + 855 23 214 027
Fax: 011 855 23 219 287
EMail: moeimo@online.com.kh, longrithirak@yahoo.com

Mr. Lonh HEAL
(Operational Focal Point) since January 14, 2005
Technical Director General
Ministry of Environment
48 Samdech Preah Sihanouk Tonle Bassac Chamkarmon
Phnom Penh
Cambodia
Tel: + 855 12 923 526/ 011 855 129 27001
Fax: 011 855 23 987 880
EMail: heal_lonhmoe@yahoo.com

H.E. Pierre HELE
(Political Focal Point) since April 01, 2010
Minister
Ministry of Environment and Protection of Nature
Ministry of Environment and Protection of Nature
Yaounde, Center Region
Cameroon
Tel: + 22 23 34 23, 77 66 75 28
EMail: justinnantchou2000@yahoo.fr

Mr. Justin NANTCHOU NGOKO
(Operational Focal Point) since November 13, 2012
Director
Ministry of Environment and Nature Protection
MINEP - YAOUNDE
Yaounde, Center Region
Cameroon
Tel: + 237 22 23 34 23
Fax: 011 237 2202 8085
EMail: justinnantchou2000@yahoo.fr

Ms. Ana Madalena VEIGA
(Political Focal Point) since March 19, 2012
GEF Political Focal Point
Ministry of the Environment, Housing and Land Planning
Directorate General of Environment, Achada S. Antonio
Praia, Santiago Island - C.P. 332 - A
Cape Verde
Tel: + 238 261 8984
Fax: 011 238 261 7511
EMail: veiga.anav@gmail.com

Mr. Moises BORGES
(Operational Focal Point) since May 07, 2009
Director General, General Directorate of Environment
Ministry of Environment, Agriculture and Fisheries
Ministerio Do Amb., Habit. E Ord. do Territ., Rua do Funchal - ASA
Praia, Santiago Island - 332 -A
Cape Verde
Tel: + 238 262 8984
Fax: 011 238 2617511
EMail: borgesmoises@hotmail.com

His Excellency Francois NAOUEYAMA
(Political Focal Point) since January 05, 2010
Minister
Ministry of Environment and Ecology
BP 830 Bangui 236
Bangui
Central African Republic
Tel: 236 75 50 11 14 / 236 70 01 2557 / 236 21 61 79 21
Fax: 011 236 61 5741
EMail: frnaoueyama@yahoo.fr

Mr. Gustave DOUNGOUBE
(Operational Focal Point) since May 30, 2006
Adviser
Ministry of Water, Forestry, Hunting, Fishery and Environment
P O Box 830
Bangui - 236
Central African Republic
Tel: 011 236 50 3808
Fax: 011 236 61 5741
EMail: gdoungoube2000@yahoo.fr

Mr. Hakim DJIBRIL
(Operational Focal Point) since June 04, 2013
Advisor
Ministry of Environment and Fisheries
BP 477
Ndjamena - TCD
Chad
Tel: + 235 225 22 099
EMail: Hakimdj_1975@yahoo.fr

Ms. Ximena GEORGE-NASCIMENTO
(Alternate Member for the Constituency of: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay/Operational Focal Point) since September 06, 2012
Secretaria de Relaciones Internacionales
Ministerio del Medio Ambiente/ Ministry of Environment
Teatinos 254-258
Santiago
Chile
Tel: + 56 222 405 763
Fax: 011 562 240 5763
EMail: xgeorge-nascimento@mma.gob.cl

Mr. Ricardo IRARRAZABAL SANCHEZ
(Political Focal Point) since July 05, 2012
Undersecretary for the Environment/ Subsecretario
Ministry for the Environment/ Ministerio del Medio Ambiente
Teatinos 254
Santiago
Chile
Tel: + 56 229 569 305
Fax: 011 56 2 240 5656
EMail: rirarrazabal@mma.gob.cl

Mr. Xiaosong ZHENG
(Political Focal Point) since August 13, 2008
Director General
Ministry of Finance - International Department
Sanlihe Xicheng District
Beijing - 100820
China
Tel: + 8610 6855 1122
Fax: 011 8610 6855 1125
EMail: xs.zheng@mof.gov.cn

Ms. Jiandi YE
(Operational Focal Point) since August 12, 2010
Deputry Director
Ministry of Finance
IFI Division III International Department San Li He St. Xichengqu
Beijing - 100820
China
Tel: + 86 10 6855-1171
Fax: 011 86 10 6855 1125
EMail: jdye@mof.gov.cn

Ms. Paula CABALLERO
(Political Focal Point) since February 14, 2011
Director, Economic, Social and Environmental Affairs
Ministry of External Affairs
Calle 10, No. 5-51 Palacio de San Carlos
Bogota D.C.
Colombia
Tel: + 571 381 4000 ext 1620
Fax: 011 571 561-1796
EMail: paula.caballero@cancilleria.gov.co

Mrs. Alejandra TORRES
(Operational Focal Point) since April 18, 2012
Chief, Office of International Affairs
Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development
Calle 37 # 8-40
Bogota
Colombia
Tel: +57 1 332-3400 Ext. 1121
EMail: Altorres@minambiente.gov.co, alejatorresd@yahoo.com, Lbermudez@minambiente.gov.co

Mr. Ali Mohamed SOILIHI
(Council Member for the Constituency of: Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda/Operational Focal Point) since May 24, 2012
Secretary General
Vice Presidency in charge of Ministry of Production, Environment, Energy, Industry and Crafts
Cefader Mde. Bambao B.P.No 41
Moroni, Grande Comore
Comoros
Tel: + 269 773 52 06
Fax: 011 269 775 00 03
EMail: alimohamed.soilihi@yahoo.fr

Dr. Mohadji FOUAD
(Political Focal Point) since May 07, 2012
Vice President
Ministry of Manufacture, Fishery, Environment, Energy, Industry and Handicraft
P.O. Box 41
Moroni - B.P. 605
Comoros
Tel: + 269 343 5473
Fax: 011 269 775 00 03
EMail: fnibrasse@yahoo.fr

His Excellency Josue Rodrigue NGOUONIMBA
(Political Focal Point) since February 11, 2013
Minister
Ministry of Tourism and Environment
Brazzaville
Congo
Tel: + 242 0666 83823, + 242 055 128434
EMail: loumeto@hotmail.com

Mr. Joel LOUMETO
(Operational Focal Point) since February 11, 2013
Director General of Environment
Ministry of Tourism and Environment
Brazzaville
Congo
Tel: + 242 0666 83823, + 242 055 128434
EMail: loumeto@hotmail.com

Mr. Bavon N'SA MPUTU ELIMA
(Political Focal Point) since October 18, 2012
Minister of Environment, Nature Conservation and Tourism
Ministry of Environment, Nature Conservation and Tourism
15, Avenue Papa Ileo, Commune de la Gombe
Kinshasa - BP 12348
Congo, DR
Tel: + 243 822 992718, + 243 99 756 1922
Fax: + 243 88 436 75
EMail: rdc_minenv@yahoo.fr, bavon_nsamputu2000@yahoo.fr

Mr. Vincent KASULU SEYA MAKONGA
(Operational Focal Point) since September 23, 2008
Directeur de Developpement Durable
Ministere de L'Environnement, Conservation de la Nature, Eaux et Forets
35 Avenue Pumbu Commune de Gombe Ville de Kinshasa P O Box 16137
Kinshasa - 1
Congo DR
Tel: + 243 9999 05957/81 451 0594
Fax: 011 243 88 43675
EMail: kaseyamak@yahoo.fr, jean_muneng57@yahoo.fr

Dr. James GOSSELIN
(Political Focal Point) since July 18, 2012
Secretary
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration
Rarotonga - P. O. Box 105
Cook Islands
Tel: + 682 29 347
Fax: 011 682 21 247
EMail: gosselin@mfai.gov.ck

Mr. Vaitoti TUPA
(Operational Focal Point) since May 06, 2004
Director
Environment Service PO Box 371
Raratonga
Cook Islands
Tel: + 682 21 256
Fax: 011 682 22 256
EMail: resources@environment.org.ck

Mrs. Maria GUZMAN ORTIZ
(Political Focal Point) since March 12, 2012
Vice-Minister of Environmental Management and Energy
Ministry of Environment, Energy and Telecommunications
Front Sacred Heart Church, Barrio Francisco Peralta
San Jose, San Jose - 10104-1000
Costa Rica
Tel: + 506 2248-2149, + 506 2233-4533
Fax: 011 506 2257-0232
EMail: vicegae@minaet.go.cr

Mr. Ruben MUNOZ ROBLES
(Operational Focal Point) since July 08, 2011
Director, International Cooperation
Ministry of Environment, Energy and Telecommunication
Gonzalez Lahaman
San Jose - 10104-1000
Costa Rica
Tel: + 506 22 58 0069
Fax: 011 506 2255-1492
EMail: rmunoz@minaet.go.cr, tirracr@gmail.com

Dr. Allah-Ouadio REMI
(Political Focal Point) since August 29, 2012
Minister
Ministere de l'Environnement et du Developpement
Cite Administrative Tour D, 10 Etage 20BP 650 Abidjan 20
Abidjan
Cote d'Ivoire
Fax: 011 225 20 21 3389
EMail: Allahremi@yahoo.fr.

Mrs. Alimata KONE-BAKAYOKO
(Operational Focal Point) since December 14, 2007
Secretaire Permanente
Ministry of Economy and Finance, Commission Nationale du FEM
01 BP 6279
Abidjan 01 - 01
Cote d'Ivoire
Tel: + 225 2242 19 15
EMail: alimat53@yahoo.fr

Mr. Hrvoje DOKOZA
(Political Focal Point) since January 19, 2012
Deputy Minister
Ministry of Environment and Nature Protection
Republike Austrije 14
Zagreb - 10 000
Croatia
Tel: + 385 13717 202
Fax: 011 385 1 3717 149
EMail: hrvoje.dokoza@mzopu.hr

Ms. Gordana RUKLIC
(Operational Focal Point) since October 07, 2004
Head of Department for International Relations
Ministry of Environmental Protection, Physical Planning and Construction
Ulica Republike Austrije 14
Zagreb - 10 000
Croatia
Tel: + 385 1 3782 180
Fax: 011 385 1 3717 149
EMail: gordana.ruklic@mzopu.hr

Mr. Enrique MORET HERNANDEZ
(Political/Operational Focal Point) since September 20, 2011
Director, Department for International Affairs
Ministry of Science Technology and Environment (CITMA)
Calle 18A # 4118 e / 41 y 47
La Habana - 11300
Cuba
Tel: + 537 2144 256
Fax: 011 537 2144 257
EMail: emoret@citma.cu, dcicitma@ceniai.inf.cu, yadira.gonzalez@citma.cu, yadira.gonzalez73@gmail.com

Mrs. Klara WAJDOVA
(Alternate Member for the Constituency of: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Hungary, Luxembourg, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Turkey/Political Focal Point) since March 26, 2013
Director, Department of International Relations
Ministry of Environment
Vrsovicka 65
Prague - 100 10
Czech Republic
Tel: + 420 267 12 22 15
Fax: 011 420 267 31 00 15
EMail: klara.wajdova@mzp.cz

Mr. Lukas POKORNY
(Operational Focal Point) since February 23, 2012
Ministry of Environment
International Relations Department, Vrsovicka 65
Prague - 100 10
Czech Republic
Tel: + 420 267 122 201
Fax: 011 420 267 310 015
EMail: lukas.pokorny@mzp.cz

H.E. Mr. Mohamed Moussa IBRAHIM
(Political Focal Point) since May 21, 2013
Minister
Ministry of Housing, Urban Planning and Environment
P.O.Box 22
Djibouti
Djibouti
Tel: + 253 21 35 00 06
Fax: 011 253 21 35 16 18
EMail: balala_ingenieur@hotmail.fr

Mr. Dini Abdallah OMAR
(Operational Focal Point) since June 02, 2011
Secretary General
Ministry of Housing, Urban Planning and Environment
P.O.Box 11
Djibouti - 253
Djibouti
Tel: + 253 21 35 85 22
Fax: 011 253 21 35 1618
EMail: dini_omar@yahoo.fr

His Excellency Mr. Lloyd PASCAL
(Political/Operational Focal Point) since October 18, 2007
Director, Environment Coordination Unit
Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, Physical Planning and Fisheries
Roseau Fisheries Complex Building Dame Mary Eugenia Charles Blvd
Roseau
Dominica
Tel: 1 767 266 5256
Fax: 1 767 448 4577
EMail: ecu@dominica.gov.dm, kuchy27@hotmail.com

Ing. Patricia ABREU FERNANDEZ
(Alternate Member for the Constituency of: Antigua And Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, St. Kitts And Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago/Opera since March 27, 2013
Deputy Minister for International Cooperation
Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARENA)
Av. Luperon Esq. Cayetano Germosen, Sector El Pedregal
Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
Tel: + 809 567 4300 x 6420
Fax: 011 809 501 2719
EMail: p.abreu@ambiente.gob.do, d.ramirez@ambiente.gob.do, claudia.adames@ambiente.gob.do

His Excellency, Dr. Bautista ROJAS GOMEZ
(Political Focal Point) since January 30, 2013
Minister
Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources
Ave. Luperon Esq. Cayetano Germosen, Sector El Pedregal
Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
Tel: + 809 567-4300
EMail: despacho@ambiente.gob.do

Mr. Daniel V. ORTEGA PACHECO
(Political Focal Point) since May 19, 2010
Ministry of External Affairs, Trade and Integration/ Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, Comercio e Integracion
Director General of Environment/ Director General de Medio Ambiente
Carrion E1-76 y Avenida 10 de Agosto
Quito
Ecuador
Tel: + 593 2299 3200 ext. 11550/11551
EMail: medioambiente@mmrree.gob.ec, dortega@mmrree.gob.ec

H.E. Mrs. Lorena TAPIA
(Operational Focal Point) since December 17, 2012
Minister
Ministry of Environment
Madrid and Andalucia Avenue
Quito - EC170109
Ecuador
Tel: + 593 2 3987600 ext 1701
EMail: ltapia@ambiente.gob.ec, rvaldivieso@ambiente.gob.ec

Dr. Fatma ABOU SHOUK
(Alternate Member for the Constituency of: Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia/Operational Focal Point) since September 21, 2012
Chief Executive Officer of EEAA
EEAA (Egyptian Environment Affairs Agency
30 MISR-HELWAN ELZYRAE ROAD MAADI CAIRO
Cairo - 11728
Egypt
Tel: + 202 5256450;+ 202 5256445
Fax: 011 202 5256454
EMail: fatma@eeaa.gov.eg

Mr. Ahmed Ehab GAMALELDIN
(Political Focal Point) since March 05, 2012
Deputy Assistant Foreign Minister for Environment and Sustainable Development
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Maspero
Cairo
Egypt
Tel: + 202 257 47847 ,+ 202 2773 5063
Fax: 011 202 257 47847
EMail: depassmin.env@mfa.gov.eg, agamaleldin@hotmail.com

Mr. Herman ROSA CHAVEZ
(Operational Focal Point) since June 26, 2009
Minister
Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources
Km. 5 1/2 Carretara a Santa Tecla Calle y Colonia Las Mercedes Edificio Marn (Instalaciones ISTA)
San Salvador
El Salvador
Tel: 503 2267 9418
Fax: 011 503 2267 9420
EMail: despacho@marn.gob.sv, snieto@marn.gob.sv

H.E. Mr. Cresencio TAMARITE CASTANO
(Political Focal Point) since November 01, 2012
Minister
Ministry of Fisheries and the Environment
C/La romda 51/5 Barrio Chino
Malabo, Bioko Norte
Equatorial Guinea
Tel: + 240 333 092953
Fax: + 240 333 092953
EMail: menezhino@yahoo.com

Mr. Engonga Osono SANTIAGO FRANCISCO
(Operational Focal Point) since January 27, 2005
General Director
Ministry of Fisheries and the Environment
Malabo, Bioko Norte
Equatorial Guinea
Tel: + 240 27 3970/240 22 1835
Fax: 011 240 09 3348
EMail: engongaosono@yahoo.fr

Mr. Mogos WOLDEYOHANNES
(Political/Operational Focal Point) since March 14, 2007
Director General for Environment
Ministry of Land, Water & Environment
Department of Environment (DoE) PO Box 5713
Asmara
Eritrea
Tel: + 291 1 120311/126712
Fax: 011 291 1126095
EMail: depenvdg@eol.com.er, mbairu50@gmail.com

Mr. Allan GROMOV
(Operational Focal Point)
Director General
Ministry of Environment Toompuiestee 24
Tallinn - 15 172
Estonia
Tel: + 372-2-6262840
Fax: 011 372-2-6262845
EMail: allan.gromov@envir.ee

Dr. Tewolde Berhan GEBRE EGZIABHER
(Political/Operational Focal Point) since June 03, 2009
Director General
Federal Environmental Protection Authority
Environment Protection Authority P.O. Box 12760
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Tel: 011 251 11 646 4882/76
Fax: 011 251 11 646 4606
EMail: esid@ethionet.et, epa.gef@ethionet.et, berhansol@yahoo.com

H.E. Mr. Winston THOMPSON
(Alternate Member for the Constituency of: Cook Islands, Fiji, Indonesia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu/Political Focal Point) since January 31, 2013
Ambassador to the US
Embassy of the Republic of Fiji
2000 M Street, NW Suite 710
Washington, DC - 20036
USA
Tel: + 1 202 466-8320/8321/8332
Fax: + 1 202 466-8325
EMail: wthompson@fijiembassydc.com, pa-ambassador@fijiembassydc.com

Mr. Jope Rina Babo DAVETANIVALU
(Operational Focal Point) since March 27, 2013
Director, Department of Environment
Ministry of Local Government, Urban Development, Housing and Environment
Magan House, Lot 19 Macgregor Road P O Box 2109
Suva - 679
Fiji
Tel: + 679 3311-699, + 679 330 6060
Fax: 011 679 3312 879
EMail: jdavetanivalu@govnet.gov.fj, jdavetanivalu@environment.gov.fj, Davetanivalu@gmail.com,

Mr. Folke SUNDMAN
(Political Focal Point) since January 13, 2009
Senior Researcher
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
P.O.Box 512 Fl-00023 Government
Helsinki
Finland
Fax: 011 358 916 056567
EMail: folke.sundman@formin.fi

Ms. Johanna PIETIKAINEN
(Operational Focal Point) since January 13, 2009
Project Assistant
Ministry for Foreign Affairs
P.O.Box 176 Katajanokanlaituri 3
Helsinki - 00161
Finland
Tel: 358 40 480 6064
Fax: 011 358 9 16056567
EMail: johanna.pietikainen@formin.fi

Mr. Frederic GLANOIS
(Council Member for the Constituency of: France/Political Focal Point) since August 06, 2012
Head of Official Development Assistance and Multilateral Development Institutions, Treasury Directorate General
Ministry of Economy, Finance and Industry
139 Rue de Bercy - 75572 Cedex 12
Paris
France
Tel: +33 0 144 87 73 63
EMail: frederic.glanois@dgtresor.gouv.fr, Cecile.POT@dgtresor.gouv.fr, Caroline.GIACOMONI@dgtresor.gouv.fr

Mr. Francois-Xavier DUPORGE
(Alternate Member for the Constituency of: France/Operational Focal Point) since July 21, 2011
Secretary General
French Global Environment Facility (FFEM)
5 Rue Roland Barthes
Paris - 75012
France
Tel: + 33 1 53 44 45 82
Fax: 011 33 1 53 44 32 48
EMail: duporgefx@afd.fr

Mr. Louis Leandre EBOBOLA TSIBAH
(Operational Focal Point) since March 06, 2010
General Director
General Directory for Environment and the Protection of Nature
Immeuble de L'Economie Forestiere Bouleward Triomphal BP 3903
Libreville
Gabon
Tel: + 241766181, + 2410 6233110
Fax: 011 241766181
EMail: dgegabon2@yahoo.fr

Mrs. Ndey Sireng BAKURIN
(Operational Focal Point) since April 30, 2013
Executive Director
National Environment Agency
Jimpex Road, Kanifing
Banjul - PMB 48
Gambia
Tel: + 220 4399414
EMail: ndeyb@gamnet.gm, ndeyb@gamtel.gm, ndeyb@hotmail.com

Her Excellency Khatuna GOGALADZE
(Political Focal Point) since February 05, 2013
Minister
Ministry of Environment Protection
6 G. Gulua Street
Tbilisi - 0114
Georgia
Tel: + 995 32 2 727 200
Fax: + 995 32 2 727 237
EMail: Khatuna.Gogaladze@moe.gov.ge

Ms. Nino TKHILAVA
(Operational Focal Point) since April 20, 2006
Head
Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Georgia
6 Gulua Street, No. 0114
Tbilisi
Georgia
Tel: + 995 32 75 2128/ 27 27 250
Fax: 011 995 32 27 5728
EMail: nino.tkhilava@moe.gov.ge, ntkhilava@yahoo.com

Mr. Frank FASS-METZ
(Council Member for the Constituency of: Germany/Political Focal Point) since April 22, 2008
Head of Division, Climate Policy and Climate Financing
Federal Ministry for Economic Coorperation and Development
Postfach 12 03 22
Bonn - D - 53045
Germany
Tel: + 49 228 99 535-3745
Fax: 011 49 228 99 10 535-3745
EMail: frank.fass-metz@bmz.bund.de, maria.buss@bmz.bund.de, annika.vogt@bmu.bund.de, daniel.blank@giz.de

Ms. Maria BUSS
(GEF Advisor) for Germany
Adviser to Council Member
Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation
Postfach 12 03 22
Bonn - D-53045
Germany
Tel: + 49 228 99 535 - 3752
Fax: 011 49 228 99 10 535-3631
EMail: maria.buss@bmz.bund.de

Mrs. Hanny-Sherry AYITTEY
(Political Focal Point) since December 10, 2009
Minister
Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology
P.O.Box M232
Accra
Ghana
Tel: + 233 21 662626/ 666049
Fax: 011 233 21 688913
EMail: sayite@gmail.com

Dr. Raymond BABANAWO
(Operational Focal Point) since February 24, 2011
Technical Director
Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology
MEST P.O.Box M232
Accra
Ghana
Tel: + 233 302 662 626
Fax: 011 233 302 688 919
EMail: ray.babs@gecca.org, babsraymond@yahoo.ca

Mr. Ioannis DRYMOUSIS
(Political Focal Point) since February 23, 2012
Secretary General
Ministry of Development, Competitiveness and Shipping
Nikis 5-7, Syntagma Square
Athens - 101 80
Greece
Tel: + 30 210 333-2901
Fax: 011 30 210 333-2390
EMail: ggypoian@ypoian.gr

Mr. Petros KONTOS
(Operational Focal Point) since February 23, 2012
Director
Ministry of Development, Competitiveness and Shipping
Directorate for International Economic Organizations, General Directorate for International Economic Policy, Kornarou 1 & Ermou
Athens - 105 63
Greece
Tel: + 30 210 328-6301
Fax: 011 30 210 328-6309
EMail: pe.kontos@mnec.gr

His Excellency Dr. Dessima WILLIAMS
(Political Focal Point) since May 15, 2009
Permanent Representative of Grenada to the United Nation
Permanent Mission to the U.N.
800 Second Ave., Suite 400K
New York, NY - 10017
USA
Tel: 1 212 599-0301
EMail: dwspice@gmail.com

Mr. Timothy N.J. ANTOINE
(Operational Focal Point) since May 15, 2009
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Finance, Planning, Economy and Energy
Foreign and Co-operative dept. Financial Complex Carenage
St. George's
Grenada
Tel: 473 440 2731
EMail: timothy.antoine@gov.gd, yolande.newton@gov.gd

His Excellency Gert ROSENTHAL
(Political Focal Point) since March 09, 2009
Ambassador, Permanent Representative
Permanent Mission of Guatemala to the U.N.
57 Park Avenue
New York, NY - 10016
USA
Tel: 212 679-4760
Fax: 212 685-8741
EMail: guatemala@un.int, onupnud@minex.gob.gt

Mrs. Marcia Roxana SOBENES GARCIA
(Operational Focal Point) since February 23, 2012
Minister
Ministry of Environmental and Natural Resources
20 Calle 28-58, Zona 10
Guatemala City - 010010
Guatemala
Tel: + 502 242 30500, ext. 1230, 1231
Fax: 011 502 242 30500, ext. 1230
EMail: acampos@marn.gob.gt, mcastillo@marn.gob.gt

Mr. Ahmadou Sebory TOURE
(Council Member for the Constituency of: Benin, Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Togo/Operational Focal Point) since January 19, 2012
Director General
Fonds de Sauvegarde de l'Environnement
BP 2830
Conakry
Guinea
Tel: + 224 68 25 07 25, + 224 65 25 07 25, + 224 63 90 09 90, + 224 30 43 67 50
EMail: fseguinee@yahoo.fr,

H.E. Prof. Ibrahima BOIRO
(Political Focal Point) since January 16, 2013
Minister
Ministry of Environment, Waters and Forestry
BP: 1396
Conakry
Guinea
EMail: prboiro@yahoo.fr

Mr. Eng. Ernesto PEREIRA
(Council Member for the Constituency of: Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Chad, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal, The Gambia/Operational Focal Point) since January 31, 2013
Director General for Environment
State Secretariat for Environment and Tourism
Palacio do Governo AV. Combatentes de Liberdade da Patria
Bissau
Guinea-Bissau
Tel: +245 5429322, + 245 740 60 21, +245 6644822
EMail: pereiraernesto@yahoo.fr

His Excellency Agostinho DA COSTA
(Political Focal Point) since June 05, 2012
State Secretary
State Secretariat of Environment and Tourism
Palacio Do Governo, Avenida Dos Combatentes Da Liberdade Da Patria
Bisau, Guinea-Bissau - 399
Guinea-Bisau
Tel: +245 651 4099
EMail: agocosta@live.com.pt

Mr. Roger LUNCHEON
(Political Focal Point)
Secretary to the Cabinet
Office of the President Vlissengen and South Roads
Georgetown
Guyana
Tel: + 592 2 257051
Fax: 011 592 2 263395
EMail: hpssec@gmail.com

Dr. Indarjit RAMDASS
(Operational Focal Point) since July 01, 2009
Executive Director
Environmental Protection Agency
7 Broad and Charles Streets Charlestown
Georgetown
Guyana
Tel: 592 225-2062
Fax: 011 592 225 5481
EMail: iramdass@epaguyana.org , iramdass@hotmail.com

H.E.,Dr., Mr. Jean Francois THOMAS
(Political/Operational Focal Point) since March 01, 2013
Minister
Ministry of Environment
Rue 4 # 1 Pacot
Port-Au-Prince
Haiti
Tel: + 509 3 745 8411
EMail: haitigef@gmail.com

Dr. Rigoberto CUELLAR CRUZ
(Political Focal Point) since March 02, 2010
State Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment
Secretaria de Recursos Naturales Y Ambiente (SERNA) / Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
100 Mt. Al Sur del Estadio Nacional
Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazan
Honduras
Tel: + 504 235-7833
Fax: 011 504 239-3691
EMail: sdespacho@yahoo.com

Ms. Irina Helena PINEDA AGUILAR
(Operational Focal Point) since March 06, 2010
Director of External Cooperation and Resource Mobilization Unit
Secretariat of Natural Resources and Environment (SERNA)
100 Mt. Al Sur del Estadio Nacional Edificio, Principal de la Serna
Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazan
Honduras
Tel: + 504 2239-0498, + 504 2239-3743
Fax: 011 504 239-0498
EMail: iripineda@gmail.com

Mr. Adam KIRCHKNOPF
(Political/Operational Focal Point) since May 10, 2011
Deputy Head of Department
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Department for International Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid, Nagy Imre ter 4
Budapest - 1027
Hungary
Tel: + 36 1 458-3460
Fax: 011 36 1 458-1127
EMail: Akirchknopf@mfa.gov.hu

Mr. Nilaya MITASH
(Political Focal Point) since February 23, 2012
Director
Ministry of Finance
Room No. 48-D, North Block
New Delhi, Delhi - 110001
India
Tel: + 91 11 2309 2387
Fax: 011 91 11 2309 2387
EMail: nilaya.mitash@gmail.com

Mr. Shashi SHEKHAR
(Operational Focal Point) since April 10, 2013
Additional Secretary
Ministry of Environment and Forests
Room No. 412, Ministry of Environment and Forests, Paryavaran Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodi Road
New Delhi - 110003
India
Tel: + 91 11 243 64687
Fax: 011 243 62388
EMail: shashi.shekhar@nic.in, nayanika.singh@nic.in

Mr. Wiwit WIRSATYO
(Political Focal Point) since June 05, 2012
Minister, Deputy Chief of Mission
Embassy of Indonesia
2020 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC - 20036
USA
Tel: +202 775 5304; 202 775-5216
Fax: +202 775 5217
EMail: wiwitwto@embassyofindonesia.org; crony@embassyofindonesia.org

Mr. Dana A. KARTAKUSUMA
(Operational Focal Point) since February 10, 2011
Special Advisor to the Minister on Economic and Sustainable Development Affairs
Ministry of Environment
JI. D. I. Panjaitan Kebon Nanas
Jakarta - 13410
Indonesia
Tel: + 62 21 851 7148, + 62 21 8590 4937
Fax: 011 62 21 851 7147
EMail: dana@menlh.go.id, danakartakusuma@gmail.com

His Excellency Hamid BAEIDI NEJAD
(Political/Operational Focal Point) since January 08, 2013
Director General, International Economic Affairs and Specialized Agencies
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ferdowsi Street Baghe Melli
Tehran - 199981445
Iran
Tel: + 98 21 611 54460
Fax: 011 98 21 667 04176
EMail: irfocal@yahoo.com

Mr. Sargon Lazar SLEWA
(Political Focal Point) since June 30, 2011
Minister
Ministry of Environment
Arrasat Karrada
Baghdad - 10062
Iraq
Tel: + 964-7809-141898
EMail: sargon.slewa@yahoo.com

Dr. Ali Abdul - Zhra Zebon AL-LAMI
(Operational Focal Point) since February 12, 2010
Advisor to the Minister
Ministry of Environment
Arrasat, P.O.Box 10062
Karrada, Arrasat, Baghdad - 00964
Iraq
Tel: + 964 7901 232 413, + 964 7801 956848
EMail: aaza59@yahoo.com

Mr. Cathal PEPPARD
(Political Focal Point) since April 25, 2007
Higher Executive Officer
Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government
Custom House
Dublin - Dublin 1
Ireland
Tel: + 353 1 888 2603
Fax: 011 353 1 888 2014
EMail: cathal.peppard@environ.ie

His Excellency Ambassador Daniel CARMON
(Political Focal Point) since November 26, 2012
Deputy Director General
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Head, MASHAV (Israel's Agency for International Development Cooperation), 9 Shderot Yitzhak Rabin, P.O.Box 3012
Jerusalem - 91035
Israel
Tel: + 972 2 530 3220
EMail: carmond@mfa.gov.il

Dr. Sinaia NETANYAHU
(Operational Focal Point) since November 26, 2012
Chief Scientist
Ministry of Environmental Protection
5, Kanfei Nesharim, P.O. Box 34033
Jerusalem - 91340
Israel
Tel: + 972 2 655 3755
EMail: netanyahu-s@sviva.gov.il

His Excellency Raymond WOLFE
(Political Focal Point) since October 12, 2006
Ambassador
Permanent Mission of Jamaica to the United Nations
767 3rd Avenue, 9th Floor
New York, NY - 10017
Tel: + 1 212 935 7509
Fax: + 1 212 935 7607
EMail: jamaica@un.int

Miss. Leonie BARNABY
(Operational Focal Point)
Senior Director
Ministry of Land and Environment 16A Half Way Tree Road
Kingston - 5
Jamaica
Tel: + 876 929 2792
Fax: 011 876 920 7267
EMail: emdmle@yahoo.com, emdmle@gmail.com

Mr. Hiroki KATAYAMA
(Political Focal Point) since August 31, 2012
Section Chief, Development Institutions Division, International Bureau
Ministry of Finance
3-1-1 Kasumigaseki Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo - 100-8940
Japan
Tel: +81 3 3580 3238
Fax: 011 81 3 5251 2139
EMail: hiroki.katayama@mof.go.jp

H.E. Dr. Saif IBRAHIM
(Political Focal Point) since April 18, 2013
Minister
Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation
P.O. Box 555
Amman - 11118
Jordan
Tel: + 962 6 465 2824
Fax: 011 962 6 464 2247
EMail: ibrahim.saif@mop.gov.jo

Dr. Saleh AL-KHARABSHEH
(Operational Focal Point) since August 16, 2006
Secretary General
Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation
P O Box 555
Amman - 11118
Jordan
Tel: + 962 6 463 4511
Fax: 011 962 6 461 5683
EMail: saleh.kh@mop.gov.jo, Saleh.Kharabsheh@mop.gov.jo>.

His Excellency Nurlan KAPPAROV
(Political Focal Point) since September 11, 2012
Minister of Environment Protection
Ministry of Environment Protection of the Republic of Kazakhstan
The Republic of Kazakhstan, Astana City, Left Bank The House of Ministries, Orynbor Street, 8 Bloca A, Entrance 14
Astana - 01000
The Republic of Kazakhstan
Tel: + 7 7172 75-00-75
Fax: 011 7 7172 75-08-55
EMail: kapparov@ECO.Gov.KZ

Mr. Ali D. MOHAMED
(Alternate Member for the Constituency of: Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda/Operational Focal Point) since May 24, 2012
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resource
NHIF Building - 12th Floor, Ragati Road, PO Box 30126-00100
Nairobi
Kenya
Tel: + 254 20 2730808/9
Fax: 011 254 20 2710015,
EMail: psoffice@environment.go.ke

H.E. Prof. Judi WAKHUNGU
(Political Focal Point) since June 07, 2013
Cabinet Secretary
Ministry of Environment, Water and Natural Resources
P.O.Box 30026-00100
Nairobi
Kenya
Tel: + 254 20 271-0020
Fax: 011 254 20 273-4722
EMail: minister@environment.go.ke

Mr. Timeon MANIKAOTI
(Political Focal Point) since August 21, 2012
Ministry of Environment, Lands & Agriculture Development
P. O. Box 234
Bikenibeu, Tarawa
Kribati, Central Pacific
Tel: +00686 28211
Fax: 011 00686 28211
EMail: manikaotitimeon@gmail.com, information@environment.gov.ki

Mrs. Nenenteiti Teariki RUATU
(Operational Focal Point) since January 04, 2012
Deputy Director (Officer in Charge), Environment & Conservation Division
Ministry of Environment, Lands and Agricultural Development (MELAD)
P.O.Box 234,
Bikenibeu, Tarawa
Kiribati
Tel: + 686 28211/ 28647
Fax: 011 686 28334
EMail: nenenteitir@environment.gov.ki, nteariki@gmail.com

Mr. Su Hon CHOE
(Political Focal Point) since March 19, 2004
Chairman
National Coordinating Committee for Environment P.O. Box 44, Sungri Street Zungsondong Central District
Pyongyang
Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Tel: 011850-2-3818370
Fax: 011850 2 3814660

Mr. Hung Sik RI
(Operational Focal Point) since March 19, 2004
Secretary General
National Coordinating Committee for Environment of DPR Korea Zungsongdong Cenral District
Pyongyang
DPR Korea
Tel: 011 85 02 381 8370
Fax: 011 85 02 381 4660

Mr. Erol KALA
(Operational Focal Point) since March 11, 2010
Chief of Cabinet of Minister
Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning
Ndertesa e Qeverise - Ish Pallati l Shtypit, kati I 17
Prishtina - 1000
Kosovo
Tel: + 381 382 0032040
Fax: 011 381 38 517 845
EMail: erol.kala@ks-gov.net

(Political Focal Point)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Legal Department P.O.Box 3
Al Safat - 13001
Kuwait
Tel: + 965 2242-5141
Fax: 011 965 2243-2839

Dr. Salah MUDH'HI FAHED AL-MUDH'HI
(Operational Focal Point) since June 05, 2010
Chairman of the Board and Director General
Environment Public Authority
P.O.Box 24395
Safat - 13104
Kuwait
Tel: + 965 2482-0580/ 2482-0590
Fax: 011 965 2482-0570
EMail: dg@epa.org.kw

Mr. Turatbek DJUNUSHALIEV
(Political Focal Point) since April 05, 2011
Deputy Minister
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
57 Erkindik Blvd.
Bishkek - 720040
Kyrgyz Republic
Tel: 992 37 2364059
Fax: 011 992 37 2361353

Mr. Sabir ATADJANOV
(Operational Focal Point) since February 07, 2012
Director
State Agency on Environment Protection and Forestry
228 Toktogul Street
Bishkek - 720001
Kyrgyz Republic
Tel: + 996 312 35 27 27, + 996 312 35 30 95
Fax: 011 996 312 35 31 02
EMail: min-eco@elcat.kg

Mr. Khampadith KHAMMOUNHEUANG
(Council Member for the Constituency of: Cambodia, Korea DPR, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam/Operational Focal Point) since January 01, 2013
Deputy Director General, Environment Department
Science Technology and Environment Agency (STEA)
P.O. Box 7864
Vientiane
Lao PDR
Tel: + 856 21 218-712
Fax: 011 856 21 218-712
EMail: kkhampadith@gmail.com

Mrs. Dr. Viengsavanh DOUNGSAVANH
(Political Focal Point) since February 15, 2010
General Director of Environment Department
Water Resource and Environment Administration
Nahaidio Unit Sisavanthtay Village Chanthabury District
Vientiane - 856
Lao PDR
Tel: + 856 21 218 712
Fax: 011 856 21 218 712
EMail: viengsavanh@stea.gov.la

Ms. Anita DRONDINA
(Political/Operational Focal Point) since September 01, 2011
Deputy Director, Policy Coordination Department
Ministry of the Environmental Protection and Regional Development
Peldu Street 25
Riga - LV-1494
Latvia
Tel: + 371 6702 6577
Fax: 011 371 6782 0442
EMail: anita.drondina@varam.gov.lv

H.E. Mr. Nazem EL-KHOURY
(Political/Operational Focal Point) since January 04, 2012
Minister
Ministry of Environment
Lazarieh Center, 8th Floor, Block A - 4 New, P.O.Box 11/2727
Beirut
Lebanon
Tel: + 961 1 976555, ext. 405
Fax: 011 961 1 976535
EMail: j.gemayel@moe.gov.lb, n.khoury@moe.gov.lb

Mr. Thato MOHASOA
(Political Focal Point) since January 16, 2013
Principal Secretary
Ministry of Tourism, Environment and Culture
P.O.Box 52
Maseru - 100
Lesotho
Tel: + 266 223 11 054, + 266 5723 7383
Fax: + 266 223 11 139
EMail: mohasoathato1@gmail.com

Mr. Stanley M. DAMANE
(Operational Focal Point) since March 08, 2004
The National Environment Secretariat
Ministry of Tourism, Environment and Culture
PO Box 10093 Sixth Floor, New Post Office Building Kingsway
Maseru 100
Lesotho
Tel: + 266 223 11767/22320534
Fax: 011 266 223 11139
EMail: stanleydamane@hotmail.com

Madam Anyaa VOHIRI
(Alternate Member for the Constituency of: Benin, Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Togo/Operational Focal Point) since May 13, 2011
Executive Director
Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia
4th Street Sinkor Tubman Blvd. P.O.Box 4024
Monrovia - 1000-10
Liberia
Tel: + 231 6514013
EMail: vohiri@yahoo.com

Mr. S. Sando WAYNE
(Political Focal Point) since June 04, 2012
Deputy Minister for International Cooperation and Economic Integration
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Capitol Hill
Monrovia
Republic of Liberia
Tel: + 231 886782 476
EMail: sswayne@gmail.com

Mr. Saleh ALMENISSI
(Political Focal Point) since December 04, 2012
Director
Environmental General Authority
Elgheran Ganzoor P.O. Box 83618
Tripoli
Libya
Tel: + 218 92 669 8284, + 218 91 391 0579
EMail: salehamnissi@yahoo.com

Dr. Mustafa SOLIMAN
(Operational Focal Point) since December 04, 2012
Management Committee Member
Environment General Authority
Elgheran Ganzoor P.O.Box 83618
Tripoli
Libya
Tel: + 218 21 487-3764
Fax: + 218 21 487 -2160
EMail: msmay109@yahoo.com, mustafa.ega@gmail.com

Ms. Jolita MEILUNE
(Operational Focal Point) since February 09, 2007
Chief Desk Officer of Strategic Planning Division
Ministry of Environment
Economy and International Relations Department A. Jaksto St. 4/9,
Vilnius - LT-01105
Lithuania
Tel: + 370 5 266 3545
Fax: 011 370 5 266 3663
EMail: j.meilune@am.lt

Mr. Jean-Claude WEISHAAR
(Political Focal Point) since March 12, 2013
Department of economic analysis, public finance and international financial organizations
Ministry of Finance
3, rue de la Congregation
Luxembourg City - L-2931
Luxembourg
Tel: + 352 247-82709
Fax: 011 352 466-212
EMail: Jean-Claude.Weishaar@fi.etat.lu, Arsene.Jacoby@fi.etat.lu

Mr. Ademi ABDILAQIM
(Political Focal Point) since August 09, 2011
Minister
Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning
Bul. Goce Delcev BB
Skopje - 1000
Macedonia
Tel: + 389 2 3251 400
Fax: 011 389 2 3220 165
EMail: a.ademi@moepp.gov.mk

Ms. Daniela RENDEVSKA
(Operational Focal Point) since January 21, 2009
Head of Unit for Bilateral and Multilateral Cooperation
Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning
Bul. Goce Delcev BB
Skopje - 1000
FYR Macedonia
Tel: + 389 2 3251 438
Fax: 011 389 2 3220 165
EMail: d.stefkova@moepp.gov.mk, danielastefkova@yahoo.com, d.rendevska@moepp.gov.mk

Mr. Herilanto RAVELOHARISON
(Political Focal Point) since January 11, 2011
Minister
Ministry of Environment and Forests
B.P. 610
Antananarivo - 101
Magagascar
EMail: rvhrav@gmail.com

Mrs. Christine Edmee RALALAHARISOA
(Operational Focal Point) since February 18, 2010
Director General for Environment
Ministry of the Environment and Forests
P.O.Box 571 - Ampandrianomby
Antananarivo - 101
Madagascar
Tel: + 261 32 04 88 615 , + 261 333321026
EMail: ralalaharisoaec@yahoo.fr, dge@mef.gov.mg, randriasandratana@yahoo.fr

Mr. Davie WIRIMA
(Political Focal Point) since July 23, 2008
Ministry of Finance
PO Box 30049 Lilongwe 3
Malawi
Tel: 011 265 1 789 355
Fax: 011 265 1 789 173
EMail: dwirima@yahoo.com

Mr. Aloysius Mphatso KAMPEREWERA
(Operational Focal Point) since July 23, 2008
Environmental Affairs Department
Private Bag 394
Lilongwe - 3
Malawi
Tel: 011 265 177 1111
Fax: 011 265 177 3379
EMail: kamphatso1@gmail.com

Dr. Lian KOK FEI
(Alternate Member for the Constituency of: Cambodia, Korea DPR, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam/Operational Focal Point) since January 01, 2013
Undersecretary, Environmental Management and Climate Change Division
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
Level 6, Wisma Sumber Asli, No. 25, Persiaran Perdana, Precint 4
Putrajaya - 62574
Malaysia
Tel: + 603 8886 1126
Fax: 011 603 8888 4473
EMail: drlian@nre.gov.my, letchu@nre.gov.my, liankokfei@yahoo.com, liankokfei@yahoo.com.my

Mrs. Siti HADZER
(Political Focal Point)
Federal Treasury Government Office Complex Block 9, 8th Floor Jalan Duta
Kuala Lumpur - 50692
Malaysia
Tel: + 60-3-2542817
Fax: 011 60-3-2531909

Mr. Abdullahi MAJEED
(Political Focal Point) since March 26, 2012
Deputy Minister
Ministry of Environment and Energy
Ameenee Magu, Maafannu
Male' - 20392
Republic of Maldives
Tel: + 960 3004 107
Fax: 011 960 3004-301
EMail: abdullahi.majeed@environment.gov.mv

Mr. Ahmed SALEEM
(Operational Focal Point) since March 05, 2009
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Environment and Energy
Ameenee Magu Maafannu
Male' - 20392
Republic of Maldives
Tel: + 960 3004100
Fax: 011 960 300 4301
EMail: ahmed.saleem@environment.gov.mv

Mr. Sekou KONE
(Alternate Member for the Constituency of: Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Chad, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal, The Gambia/Operational Focal Point) since March 21, 2013
Director, Multilateral Environmental Agreements Department (AEDD)
Agency for Environment and Sustainable Development
AEDD, BP: 2357
Bamako
Mali
Tel: + 223 20 23 10 74
Fax: + 223 20 23 58 67
EMail: sekou_kone1000@yahoo.fr, aedd@environnement.gov.ml

Mr. Godwin CASSAR
(Operational Focal Point) since July 17, 2003
Director General
Malta Environmental & Planning Authority St Francis Ravelin
Floriana
Malta
Tel: 011 356 21 2290
Fax: 011 356 2290 1500
EMail: godwin.cassar@mepa.org.mt

Ms. Kino S. KABUA
(Political Focal Point) since January 06, 2009
Secretary
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
P.O.Box 1349
Majuro, MH
Marshall Islands
Tel: + 692 625-3181/3012
Fax: 011 692 625 4979
EMail: kino.kabua@ntamar.net

Mr. Bruce KIJINER
(Operational Focal Point) since April 21, 2013
Director
Office of Environmental Planning and Policy Coordination (OEPPC)
P.O.Box 975
Delap, Majuro - 96960
Marshall Islands
Tel: + 692 625-7944/7945
Fax: 011 692 625-7918
EMail: kijinerb@gmail.com

Dr. Mohamed Yahya LAFDAL
(Political/Operational Focal Point) since December 20, 2006
Directeur de la Programmation, de la Coordination Intersectorielle et de la Coopération (DPCIC)
Ministère délégué auprès du Premier Ministre chargé de l'Environnement
B.P. 170
Nouakchott
Mauritania
Tel: 222 202 5520
Fax: 011222 524 3138
EMail: lafdal@environnement.gov.mr

Hon. Mr. Xavier Luc DUVAL (G.C.S.K.)
(Political Focal Point) since October 13, 2011
Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Economic Development
Government Centre
Port Louis
Mauritius
Tel: + 230 201 2431
Fax: 011 230 213 6450
EMail: xlduval@mail.gov.mu

Mr. Ali MANSOOR
(Operational Focal Point) since June 05, 2007
Financial Secretary
Ministry of Finance and Economic Development
Government Center Port Louis
Port Louis
Mauritius
Tel: 011 230 201 1146
Fax: 011 230 211 0096
EMail: amansoor@mail.gov.mu, nrajabalee@mail.gov.mu, mmungroo@mail.gov.mu

Ms. Margarita PEREZ VILLASENOR
(Council Member for the Constituency of: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Venezuela/Political/Operational Focal Point) since May 24, 2012
Deputy Director General
Ministry of Finance and Public Credit
Insurgentes Sur 1971, Torre III. Piso 3, Col. Guadalupe Inn, Del. Alvaro Obregon
Mexico City, DF - 01020
Mexico
Tel: + 52 55 3688-1228
EMail: margarita_perezv@hacienda.gob.mx, fcastro@worldbank.org, miguel_espinosa@hacienda.gob.mx, montserrat_xilotl@hacienda.gob.mx

H.E., Mrs. Jane CHIGIYAL
(Political Focal Point) since May 30, 2012
Ambassador, Permanent Representative
Permanent Mission of Micronesia to the United Nations
820 2nd Avenue, Suite 17A
New York, NY - 10017
United States
Tel: + 1 212 697-8370
Fax: + 1 212 697-8295
EMail: jchigiyal@gmail.com

Mr. Andrew YATILMAN
(Operational Focal Point) since March 12, 2008
Director
Office of Environment and Emergency Management
P O Box PS-69 Palikir
Pohnpei - FM 96941
Micronesia
Tel: + 691 320 8814/8815
Fax: 011 691 320 8936
EMail: climate@mail.fm, andrewy@mail.fm

H.E. Mr. Gheorghe SALARU
(Political/Operational Focal Point) since October 28, 2009
Minister
Ministry of Environment
9, Cosmonautilor Street
Chisinau - 2005
Moldova
Tel: + 373 22 204 507
Fax: 011 373 222 2858
EMail: gh.salaru@mediu.gov.md, egreta@mediu.gov.md

Dr. Tsedendamba BATBAYAR
(Political Focal Point) since April 18, 2013
Director General
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
7A, Peave Avenue
Ulaanbaatar - 11 - 14210
Mongolia
Tel: + 976 11 262 524
Fax: 011 976 11 322 127
EMail: batbayarts@mfat.gov.mn

Mr. Altangerel ENKHBAT
(Operational Focal Point) since April 27, 2006
Director of Ecologically Clean Technology and Science Division
Ministry of Nature, Environment and Tourism
UN Street 5/2, Government Bldg. # 2
Ulaanbaatar - 14201
Mongolia
Tel: + 976 51 266 288
Fax: 011 976 51 266 288
EMail: enkhbat@mne.gov.mn

H.E. Mr. Predrag SEKULIC
(Political Focal Point) since May 31, 2011
Minister
Ministry of Sustainable Development and Tourism
IV Proleterske Brigade, Broj 19
Podgorica - 81000
Montenegro
Tel: + 382 20 446 200
Fax: 011 382 20 446 215
EMail: predrag.sekulic@mrt.gov.me

Mr. Andro DRECUN
(Operational Focal Point) since May 31, 2011
Deputy Minister, Department for International Cooperation and Climate Change
Ministry of Sustainable Development and Tourism
IV Proletrske Brigade 19
Podgorica - 81000
Montenegro
Tel: + 382 20 446 221
Fax: 011 382 20 446 307
EMail: andro.drecun@mrt.gov.me

Mr. Jamal MAHFOUD
(Political Focal Point) since September 16, 2008
General Secretary
Ministry of Energy Mining, Water & Environment
Number 9, Avenue Al Araar Secteur 16 Hay Riad
Rabat - 10000
Morocco
Tel: + 212 37 57 66 47
Fax: 011 212 37 57 04 71
EMail: mahfoud@environnement.gov.ma

Mr. Mohamed BENYAHIA
(Operational Focal Point) since September 16, 2008
Director of Partnership, Communications & Cooperation
Ministry of Energy Mining, Water & Environment
Number 9, Avenue Al Araar Secteur 16 Hay Riad
Rabat - 10000
Morocco
Tel: + 212 37 57 66 65
Fax: 011 212 37 57 04 68
EMail: benyahia@environnement.gov.ma

Mrs. Alcinda ABREU
(Political Focal Point) since April 01, 2009
Minister
Ministry of the Co-ordination of Environmental Affairs
Rua de Kassuende, Nr. 67
Maputo - C.P. 2020
Mozambique
Tel: + 258 21498114
Fax: 011 258 21496108
EMail: micoagm@gmail.com

Ms. Marilia Telma Antonio MANJATE
(Operational Focal Point) since April 01, 2009
Head of Department of International Cooperation
Ministry for the Co-ordination of Environmental Affairs (MICOA)
Av Acordos de Lusaka No. 2115
Maputo - C.P. 2020
Mozambique
Tel: + 258 21466495
Fax: 011 258 21465849
EMail: telmanjate@yahoo.com.br, telmanjate@googlemail.com

Mr. Hla Maung THEIN
(Operational Focal Point) since December 02, 2010
Deputy Director General, Environmental Conservation Department
Ministry of Environmental Conservation and Forestry
Building No 53
Nay Pyi Taw
Myanmar
Tel: + 95 67 431326
Fax: 011 95 67 431322
EMail: hlamaungthein.env@gmail.com, env.myan@mptmail.net.mm

Dr. Kalumbi SHANGULA
(Political Focal Point) since May 30, 2008
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Environment and Tourism
Private Bag 13346
Windhoek
Namibia
Tel: 264 61 2842333
Fax: 011 264 61 2842333
EMail: kshangula@met.na

Mr. Teofilus NGHITILA
(Operational Focal Point)
Director of Environmental Affairs
Ministry of Environment and Tourism
Private Bag 13306
Windhoek
Republic of Namibia
Tel: + 264 61 284 2751
Fax: 011 264 61 240 339
EMail: tnghitila@met.na, tnghitila@yahoo.com

Ms. Tai'atu ATA'ATU
(Political Focal Point) since December 13, 2009
Deputy Secretary, Economic Development and Planning
Department of Finance and Sustainable Development
Government Buildings
Yaren District
Nauru
Tel: + 674 444 3133 ext 257
EMail: taiatu.ataatu@nauru.gov.nr, taiatu.ataatu@naurugov.nr

Mr. Russ KUN
(Operational Focal Point) since November 28, 2006
Permanent Secretary
Department of Commerce, Industry & Environment
Nauru Government
Yaren District
Republic of Nauru
Tel: + 674 5573 1333 Ext. 306
EMail: russ.kun@naurugov.nr, russjkun@me.com, russjkun@icloud.com

Mr. Shanta Raj SUBEDI
(Political Focal Point) since November 08, 2012
Secretary
Ministry of Finance
Foreign Aid Division, Singhadurbar
Kathmandu
Nepal
Tel: + 977 1 4211161, + 977 1 4211323
Fax: + 977 1 4211164
EMail: srsubedi@mof.gov.np, subedi2060@yahoo.com

Mr. Madhu Kumar MARASINI
(Operational Focal Point) since November 29, 2012
Joint Secretary
Ministry of Finance, Foreign Aid Coordination Division
Singhadurbar
Kathmandu
Nepal
Tel: + 977 1 4211371
Fax: 011 977 1 4211165
EMail: mmarasini@mof.gov.np, chieffacd@mof.gov.np

Ms. Marit VAN ZOMEREN
(GEF Advisor) for Netherlands since August 22, 2011
Coordinating Policy Officer
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Department for Climate, Energy, Environment and Water Bezuidenhoutseweg 67 P.O.Box 20061
The Hague - 2500 EB
Netherlands
Tel: + 31 70 348-5804; 31 70 3484553
EMail: marit-van.zomeren@minbuza.nl, frans.verkaart@minbuza.nl,DME@minbuza.nl

Mrs. Charlotte DARLOW
(Political Focal Point) since October 04, 2012
Senior Policy Officer (Oceans), Environment Division
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
195 Lambton Quay Private Bag 18-901
Wellington - 5045
New Zealand
Tel: + 64 4 439 8570
Fax: 011 64 439 8517
EMail: charlotte.darlow@mfat.govt.nz

Ms. Andrea STEWART
(Operational Focal Point) since October 04, 2012
Develoopment Manager
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, International Developmelnt Group (IDG)
195 Lambton Quay
Wellington - 6160
New Zealand
Tel: +64 4 439 8368
Fax: 011 64 4 439 8517
EMail: andrea.stewart@mfat.govt.nz

Ms. Juanita ARGENAL SANDOVAL
(Political Focal Point) since June 11, 2009
Ministra del Marena
Ministerio del Ambiente y los Recursos Naturales- MARENA
Km 121/2 Carretera Norte, frente a Corporacion de Zonas Francas, Apartado Postal No. 5123
Managua
Nicaragua
Tel: + 505 226 31273
Fax: 011 505 226 31274
EMail: jargenal@marena.gob.ni

Mr. Roberto ARAQUISTAIN CISNEROS
(Operational Focal Point) since December 03, 2007
Viceministro
Ministerio del Ambiente y los Recursos Naturales - MARENA
KM 12 1/2 Carretera Norte, Apartado Postal 5123
Managua
Nicaragua
Tel: + 505 2233 1313, + 505 2263 1994
Fax: 011 505 226 32833
EMail: raraquistain@marena.gob.ni

Dr. Maazou KAMAYE
(Political Focal Point) since January 14, 2013
Executive Secretary, National Council on Environment and Sustainable Development (CNEDD)
Prime Minister's Cabinet
SE/ CNEDD
Niamey - 10193
Niger
Tel: + 227 96 98 74 70, + 227 90 22 17 00
Fax: + 227 20 72 45 56
EMail: kamayemaazou@yahoo.fr

Mr. Yaye SEYDOU
(Operational Focal Point) since January 10, 2013
General Director of Planning
Ministry of Planning, Territorial Management and Community Development
MPAT:DC:DGP, BP:862
Niamey - 862
Niger
Tel: + 227 96 97 36 81, + 227 90 10 45 85
Fax: + 227 20 72 40 20
EMail: Seydou.yaye@yahoo.fr

The Honorable (Mrs.) Hadiza Ibrahim MAILAFIYA
(Political Focal Point) since August 18, 2011
Honourable Minister
Federal Ministry of Environment
Shehu Musa Yaradua Road Mabushi
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory
Nigeria
Tel: + 234 8033 176546
EMail: dijelawal@gmail.com

Mr. Momoh Tahir ABU
(Operational Focal Point) since February 01, 2013
Director
Federal Ministry of Environment
Shehu Musa Yar'Adua Road Mabushi
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory
Nigeria
Tel: + 234 706 5601654
EMail: mtabu54@yahoo.co.uk

Mrs. Halima Kolo MOHAMMED
(GEF Advisor) for Nigeria since August 24, 2011
GEF Desk Officer, Chief Environmental Scientist
Federal Ministry of Environment
Shehu Musa Yaradua Road Mabushi
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory
Nigeria
Tel: + 234 803 786 0383
EMail: halmohammedus2000@yahoo.com

Mr. Richard Tafatu HIPA
(Political Focal Point) since August 19, 2008
Secretary of Government
Government of Niue
Premiers Department Fale Fono PO Box 40
Alofi
Niue
Tel: 011 683 4002
Fax: 011 683 4232
EMail: md.telecom@mail.gov.nu

Mr. Sauni TONGATULE
(Operational Focal Point) since February 11, 2005
Director
Department of Environment
Alofi, South Pacific
Niue
Tel: + 683 4021/4011
Fax: 011 683 4391
EMail: Sauni.Tongatule@mail.gov.nu, environment.ca@mail.gov.nu, tagaloa@mail.nu

H.E. Erik BJORNEBYE
(Council Member for the Constituency of: Denmark, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway/GEF Advisor) since September 13, 2012
Ambassador/Special Advisor
Royal Ministry of Foreign Affairs
P.O. Box 8114 DEP
Oslo - 0032
Norway
Tel: + 47-2224 3619
Fax: 011 47-2224 2734
EMail: erik.bjornebye@mfa.no, gs@md.dep.no, ncr@md.dep.no, Jan-Petter.Borring@md.dep.no

Mr. Muhammad Ali GARDEZI
(Political/Operational Focal Point) since March 26, 2013
Federal Secretary
Ministry of Climate Change
3rd Floor, Ministry of Climate Change, LG & RD Complex, Sector G-5/2
Islamabad, ICT - 44000
Pakistan
Tel: + 9251 9212391
Fax: 011 9251 9204126
EMail: geffppakistan@hotmail.com

H.E. Mr F. Umiich SENGEBAU
(Political Focal Point) since April 30, 2013
Minister
Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Tourism
P.O. Box 100
Melekeok - 96940
Palau
Tel: + 680 767-8681
Fax: 011 680 488-3555
EMail: fusengebau@gmail.com, mnretpalau@gmail.com

Ms. Charlene MERSAI
(Operational Focal Point) since April 30, 2013
National Environmental Planner
Office of Environmental Response and Coordination (OERC)
P.O. Box 6051
Melekeok - 96940
Palau
Tel: + 680 767-8681
Fax: 011 680 488-3555
EMail: charmersai@gmail.com

Ing. Mr. Silvano VERGARA VASQUEZ
(Political Focal Point) since December 04, 2012
General Administrator
National Environment Authority of Panama (ANAM)
Albrook, Building No. 804, Ancon
Panama City
Panama
EMail: svergara@anam.gob.pa

Mr. Abraham HERRERA JEFE
(Operational Focal Point) since February 01, 2013
Director
National Environment Authority
Albrook, Building No. 804, Ancon
Panama City
Panama
Tel: + 507 698 34963
EMail: aherrera@anam.gob.pa

H.E. Robert G. AISI
(Political Focal Point) since May 04, 2009
Ambassador
Mission of Papua New Guinea to the UN
201 East 42nd Street, Suite 405
New York, NY - 10017
Tel: 212 557 5001 ext 21, cell 646 773-3181
Fax: 1 212 557 5009
EMail: raisi@pngun.org, raisi@un.int

Mr. Gunther JOKU
(Operational Focal Point) since March 12, 2013
Acting Director
Department of Environment and Conservation
2nd Floor Bmobile Building, Waigani, P.O.Box 6601, Boroko
Port Moresby, National Capital District - 411
Papua New Guinea
EMail: guntherjoku@gmail.com

Mr. Heriberto Felipe OSNAGHI DORIA
(Political Focal Point) since September 14, 2012
Minister
Secretaria del Ambiente
Madame Lynch No. 3500 C/1er Prsidente Capital
Asuncion
Paraguay
Tel: + 595 21 615 806; +595 21 615 807
Fax: 011 595 21 615 807
EMail: ministro@seam.gov.py, gabinete@seam.gov.py

Mr. Daniel GONZALEZ
(Operational Focal Point) since April 18, 2013
Director General
Secretariat for Environment
Avda. Madame Lynch 3500
Asuncion - 1209
Paraguay
Tel: + 595 21 615 807
Fax: 011 595 21 615 807
EMail: danigsosa@gmail.com

Mr. Jose Antonio GONZALEZ NORRIS
(Council Member for the Constituency of: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay/Operational Focal Point) since July 05, 2012
Director of the International Cooperation and Negotiations Directorate
Ministry of Environment
1440 Javier Prado A., San Isidro
Lima - 27
Peru
Tel: + 511 611-6000 ext. 1432
Fax: 011 511 2611 6000
EMail: agonzalez@minam.gob.pe, agonzaleznorris@gmail.com

Mr. Gabriel QUIJANDRIA ACOSTA
(Political Focal Point) since January 06, 2012
Vice Minister of Strategic Development of Natural Resources
Ministry of Environment
Av. Javier Prado Oeste 1440, San Isidro
Lima 27
Peru
Tel: + 511 611 6000 ext. 1633
Fax: 011 511 611 6000 ext. 1324
EMail: gquijandria@minam.gob.pe

H. E. Ambassador Libran CABACTULAN
(Council Member for the Constituency of: Cook Islands, Fiji, Indonesia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu/Political Focal Point) since January 01, 2013
Permanent Representative
Permanent Mission of the Republic of the Philippines to the United Nations
556 5th Avenue 5th Floor
New York, NY - 10036
USA
Tel: + 1 212 764 1300
Fax: + 1 212 840-8602
EMail: cnlibran@gmail.com, newyorkpm@gmail.com, misunphil@aol.com, libuae@yahoo.com,

Ms. Analiza REBUELTA - TEH
(Operational Focal Point) since May 04, 2009
Undersecretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Visayas Avenue Diliman
Quezon City, Metro Manila - 1100
Philippines
Tel: + 632 926 8074, + 632 926 8065
Fax: 011 632 926 8074, + 632 926 8065
EMail: analiza@denr.gov.ph, tehanna08@gmail.com, tehanna17@yahoo.com

Ms. Alexandra FERREIRA DE CARVALHO
(Political Focal Point) since January 30, 2004
Deputy Director, Office for International Relations
Ministry for Environment , Spatial Planning and Regional Development
Rua de "O Seculo" No.51, 4 andar
Lisboa - 1200-433
Portugal
Tel: + 351 21 323 2593
Fax: 011 351 21 323 2504
EMail: alexandra.carvalho@gri.maotdr.gov.pt, hmgreis@gpeari.min-financas.pt , rmc@gpeari.min-financas.pt , a.ferreira@gpeari.min-financas.pt

Mr. Kyung Yoon JEONG
(Political Focal Point) since March 14, 2013
Director of Global Environment Division
Ministry of Environment
Government Complex - Sejong 11, Doum 6-Ro Sejong Special Self-Governing City
Sejong - 339-012
Republic of Korea
Tel: + 82 44 201-6581
Fax: 011 82 44 201 6594
EMail: tempus99@hotmail.com

Mr. Cheul Hong KIM
(Operational Focal Point) since March 14, 2013
Deputy Director of Global Environment Division
Ministry of Environment
Government Complex - Sejong 11, Doum 6-Ro Sejong Special Self-Governing City
Sejong - 339-012
Republic of Korea
Tel: + 82 44 201-6584
Fax: 011 82 44 201 6594
EMail: jinba96@gmail.com

Dr. Maria-Elena TEODORESCU
(Operational Focal Point) since May 15, 2007
Head of Office
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change
Calea Serban Voda Street, No. 30-32, Sector 4
Bucharest - 040201
Romania
Tel: + 40 21 300 62 91
Fax: 011 40 21 316 07 78
EMail: maria.teodorescu@posmediu.ro

Mr. Nuritdin R. INAMOV
(Council Member for the Constituency of: Armenia, Belarus, Russian Federation/Political Focal Point) since April 12, 2011
Director, Department of International Cooperation
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
4/6 Bolshaya Gruzinskaya Str.
Moscow - 123995
Russian Federation
Tel: + 7 499 766 2672
Fax: 011 7 495 254-8283
EMail: inamov@mnr.gov.ru

Mr. Rinat GIZATULIN
(Operational Focal Point) since December 19, 2011
Deputy Minister
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
4/6, B. Grouzinskaya str., D-242, GSP-5
Moscow - 123995
Russian Federation
Tel: + 7 495 254-82-83
Fax: 011 7 499 252-67-47

Dr. Rose MUKANKOMEJE
(Operational Focal Point) since May 08, 2006
Director General
Rwanda Environmental Management Authority (REMA)
P O Box 7436, Kacyiru
Kigali
Rwanda
Tel: 011 250 5510 0053/5510 0117
Fax: 011 250 580 017
EMail: rmukankomeje@yahoo.com

His Excellency Ali'ioiga Feturi ELISAIA
(Political Focal Point) since July 18, 2006
Ambassador/Permanent Representative
Permanent Mission of Samoa to the United Nations
800 Second Avenue, Suite 400J
New York, N.Y. - 10017
United States
Tel: 1 212 599 6196
Fax: 1 212 599 0797
EMail: felisaia@un.int, samoa@un.int

Mr. Taulealeausumai MALUA
(Operational Focal Point) since September 10, 2009
Chief Executive Officer
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
Private Mail Bag
Apia
Samoa
Tel: 685 23800
Fax: 011 685 23176
EMail: ceo@mnre.gov.ws, anne.rasmussen@mnre.gov.ws

Mr. Lourenco MONTEIRO DE JESUS
(Operational Focal Point) since April 11, 1999
Director of Environmental Education and Statistics
Ministry of Public Works and Natural Resources
General Directorate of Environment, Av. Kwame Nkrumah
Sao Tome - BP 1023
Sao Tome and Principe
Tel: + 239 222-5271
Fax: 011 239 222-7156
EMail: bureau_ozono@cstome.net, monteiro.dejesus@yahoo.com.br

Mrs. Mariline DIARA
(Political/Operational Focal Point) since January 14, 2013
Director, Department of Environment and Classified Establishments (DEEC)
Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development
106, Rue Carnot
Dakar - 6557 Dakar Etoile
Senegal
Tel: + 77 639 96 31
Fax: + 33 822 62 12
EMail: marilinediara@yahoo.fr

H.E. Prof. Ms. Ph.D. Zorana MIHAJLOVIC
(Political Focal Point) since January 16, 2013
Minister
Ministry of Energy, Development and Environmental Protection
11, Nemanjina Street
Belgrade - 11000
Republic of Serbia
Tel: + 381 11 3617 722
Fax: + 38 1 11 361 7588
EMail: zorana.mihajlovic@merz.gov.rs

Mr. Toni PETROVIC
(Operational Focal Point) since January 16, 2013
Adviser the Minister
Ministry of Energy, Development and Environmental Protection
22-26, Nemanjina Street
Belgrade - 11000
Republic of Serbia
Tel: + 38 111 334 58 66
Fax: + 38 111 3616 603
EMail: toni.petrovic@merz.gov.rs, danijela.bozanic@merz.gov.rs

Mr. Maurice LOUSTAU-LALANNE
(Political Focal Point) since August 31, 2010
Principal Secretary
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Maison Queau de Quinssy Mont-Fleuri P.O.Box 656
Mahe
Seychelles
Tel: + 248 282 500
Fax: 011 248 224 845
EMail: mfapesey@seychelles.net

Mr. Etienne Didier Cesar DOGLEY
(Operational Focal Point) since July 15, 2010
Principal Secretary for Environment
Department of Environment
National Botanical Gardens, Mont-Fleuri, P.O.Box 445
Victoria
Seychelles
Tel: + 248 467 0512
Fax: 011 248 610 638
EMail: d.dogley@env.gov.sc

His Excellency Momodu Alieu PAT-SOWE
(Political Focal Point) since August 02, 2011
Minister
Ministry of Lands, Country Planning and Environment
3rd Floor, Youyi Building Brookefileds
Freetown
Sierra Leone
Tel: + 232 76 808-783, + 232 33 860-888
EMail: patsowe1@aol.com

Dr. Kolleh BANGURA
(Operational Focal Point) since September 13, 2010
Director
Sierra Leone Environmental Protection Agency (SLEPA)
Office of the President, Government of Sierra Leone, West Wing, 3rd Floor Youyi Building, Brookfields
Freetown
Sierra Leone
Tel: + 232 762 68409
EMail: kabang10@yahoo.com

His Excellency Peter ZIGA
(Political Focal Point) since June 29, 2012
Minister
Ministry of Environment of the Slovak Republic
Nam. L. Stura 1
Bratislava - 81235
Slovakia

Mrs. Miroslava HRUSKOVA
(Operational Focal Point) since June 29, 2012
PHDR, CSC.
Ministry of Environment of the Slovak Republic
Nam.L. Stura 1
Bratislava - 81235
Tel: +421-2-5956 2517
Fax: 011-421-2-5956 2110
EMail: hruskova.mirka@enviro.gov.sk

Mrs. Dragica ISKRENOVIC
(Political/Operational Focal Point) since January 07, 2013
Secretary, EU Coordination and International Affairs Service
Ministry of Agriculture and the Environment
Dunajska Cesta 22
Ljubljana - 1000
Slovenia
Tel: + 386 1 478 9082
EMail: dragica.iskrenovic@gov.si

His Excellency Collin BECK
(Political Focal Point) since March 20, 2012
Ambassador
Permanent Mission of Solomon Islands to the United Nations
800 Second Avenue, 400 L
New York, New York - 10017
USA
Tel: + 1 212 599-6192
Fax: + 1 212 661-8925
EMail: cbeck@solomons.com

Mr. Joe HOROKOU
(Operational Focal Point) since March 20, 2012
Director, Environment and Conservation Division
Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology
POBox 21
Honiara
Solomon Islands
Tel: + 677-23031/32
EMail: horokoujoe@gmail.com

His Excellency Abdirizak Omar MOHAMED
(Political Focal Point) since February 01, 2013
Minister
Ministry of National Resources
Federal Republic of Somalia
Tel: + 252 616 462 606, + 252 699 777 024
EMail: abdirizakom@gmail.com

Mr. Ahmed MOHAMED IMAN
(Operational Focal Point) since April 23, 2013
Director General of Fisheries and Environment
Ministry of National Resources
Maka Al-Mukarrama Street
Mogadishu
Somalia
Tel: +252 61 556 2766
EMail: aiman@mfmr.gov.so, dgeneral.fishery@yahoo.com

Mrs. Nosipho NGCABA
(Political Focal Point) since June 25, 2010
Director General
Department of Environmental Affairs
Private Bag X447
Pretoria - 0001
South Africa
Tel: + 27 12 310 3017
Fax: 011 27 12 310 3541
EMail: Nngcaba@environment.gov.za

Mr. Zaheer FAKIR
(Operational Focal Point) since January 16, 2008
Acting Deputy Director-General
Department of Environmental Affairs
Private Bag X 447
Pretoria - 0001
South Africa
Tel: + 27 12 310-3828
Fax: 011 27 12 310 -3541
EMail: Zfakir@environment.gov.za, Zfakir21@gmail.com

Amb. Charles Manyang D'AWOL
(Political Focal Point) since April 27, 2013
Undersecretary
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Juba
South Sudan
Tel: + 211 918 114 365, + 211 956 439 907
EMail: cmdawol@hotmail.com

Mr. David Batali OLIVER
(Operational Focal Point) since April 27, 2013
Acting Undersecretary
Ministry of Enviroment
Juba
South Sudan
Tel: + 211 955 181 821, + 211 912 902 891
EMail: db_oliver@ymail.com

Hon. Mr. Y.A. Anura PRIYADHARSHANA YAPA
(Political Focal Point) since January 10, 2011
Minister of Environment
Ministry of Environment
82, " Sampathpaya", Rajamalwatta Road
Battaramulla
Sri Lanka
Tel: + 94 11 2866617
Fax: 011 94 11 2877288
EMail: secoffice@menr.lk, eeconga@yahoo.com

Mr. Basnayake Mudiyanselage Uthpala Dayananda BASNAYAKE
(Operational Focal Point) since January 01, 2012
Secretary
Ministry of Environment
82, "Sampathpaya", Rajamalwatta Road
Battaramulla - 10120
Sri Lanka
Tel: + 94 11 2877290
Fax: 011 94 11 2877292
EMail: secoffice@menr.lk, eeconga@yahoo.com

Mrs. Hilary HAZEL
(Political Focal Point) since July 18, 2006
Financial Secretary
Ministry of Finance
Church Street
Basseterre
St. Kitts and Nevis
Tel: 1-869-467-1088
Fax: 1-869-465-1532
EMail: finsec@gov.kn

Ms. Lavern QUEELEY
(Operational Focal Point) since May 01, 2011
Ministry of Sustainable Development
Bladen Commercial Development Wellington Road P.O.Box 185
Basseterre
St. Kitts and Nevis
Tel: + 869 467 1255
Fax: 011 869 466 7398
EMail: lcqueeley@gmail.com

Mr. Sylvester CLAUZEL
(Political Focal Point) since September 11, 2012
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Sustainable Development, Energy, Science and Technology
Hewanorra House Ganters Bay
Castries
Saint Lucia
Tel: + 758 468 5840/5841
Fax: 011 758 456 0490
EMail: clauzels@gmail.com

Ms. Caroline EUGENE
(Operational Focal Point) since November 21, 2008
Sustainable Development and Environment Officer III
Ministry of Sustainable Development, Energy, Science and Technology
Sustainable Development and Environment Division, American Drywall Building, Vide Bouteille
Castries
St. Lucia
Tel: + 758 451 8746
Fax: 011 758 451 9706
EMail: caroline.eugene@gmail.com, ceugene@sde.gov.lc

Mr. Clayton BURGIN
(Political Focal Point) since April 24, 2012
Minister
Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment
1st Floor, Ministerial Building
Kingstown
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Tel: + 1 784 457-2586
Fax: + 1 784 457-2684
EMail: claytonburgin@hotmail.com, mohesvg@gmail.com

Ms. Yasa BELMAR
(Operational Focal Point) since January 10, 2013
Environmental Resource Analyst
Ministry of Health, Wellness and Environment
1st Floor, Ministerial Building
Kingstown
St.Vincent and Grenadines
Tel: + 784 485 6992
EMail: yasa.belmar@gmail.com

Mrs. Ekhlass MOHAMMED
(Political Focal Point) since April 04, 2013
Director of UN Specialized Agencies
Ministry of Finance and National Economy
International Cooperation General Directorate, P.O.Box 2092
Khartoum
Sudan
Tel: + 249 83 730348
EMail: ekhlassmousa@gmail.com

Dr. Babiker Abdalla IBRAHIM
(Operational Focal Point) since October 12, 2011
Undersecretary
Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Physical Development
P.O.Box 306
Khartoum
Sudan
Tel: + 249 183 774139
Fax: 011 249 183 15393 85605
EMail: babiker1958@yahoo.com

Mr. Ginmardo KROMOSOETO
(Political Focal Point) since March 27, 2012
Minister
Ministry of Labour,Technological Development and Environment
Wagenwegstraat 20B
Paramaribo
Suriname
Tel: + 597 477 045
Fax: 011 597 410 465
EMail: ginmardo.kromosoeto@atm.gov.sr

Ms. Henna UITERLOO
(Operational Focal Point) since March 29, 2012
Director, Directorate of Environment
Ministry of Labour, Technological Development and Environment
Prins Hendrikstraat 17
Paramaribo
Suriname
Tel: + 597 420 960/ 474 881
Fax: 011 597 475 574
EMail: henna.uiterloo@atm.gov.sr, secmilieu@atm.gov.sr

Mr. Stephen Mfana ZUKE
(Council Member for the Constituency of: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe/Operational Focal Point) since May 22, 2013
Director, Policy Planning, Research and Information
Swaziland Environment Authority
Karl Grant Street, Former MTN Office Park, P.O. Box 2602
Mbabane, Hhohho - H-100
Swaziland
Tel: + 268 2 404-7893, + 268 2 404-6960
Fax: 011 2404 1719
EMail: szuke@sea.org.sz, szuke1959@gmail.com

Mr. Lars ROTH
(Alternate Member for the Constituency of: Estonia, Finland, Sweden/Political Focal Point) since March 14, 2012
Desk Officer, Department for Multilateral Development Cooperation
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Fredsgatan 6
Stockholm - 103 33
Sweden
Tel: + 46 8 405 21 77
EMail: lars.roth@foreign .ministry.se

Mr. Gunnar CAPERIUS
(Operational Focal Point) since January 14, 2010
Deputy Director
Ministry of Environment
Department of International Affairs Tegelbacken 2
Stockholm - 103 33
Sweden
Tel: + 46 8 405 3011
Fax: 011 46 8 103 807
EMail: gunnar.caperius@environment.ministry.se

Dr. Stefan Marco SCHWAGER
(Operational Focal Point) since July 01, 2011
Senior Advisor
Federal Office for the Environment
Papiermuehlestrasse 172
Berne - 3003
Switzerland
Tel: + 41 31 322-6956
Fax: 011 41 31 323-0349
EMail: stefan.schwager@bafu.admin.ch

Eng.Mr. Suleman Khaled KALO
(Political Focal Point) since April 22, 2013
Deputy Minister
Ministry of State for Environmental Affairs
P.O. Box 3773
Damascus
Syria
Tel: + 963 11 231 7285
Fax: 011 963 11 231 7877
EMail: s-kalo@live.com, omoen@syrgov.sy

Mrs. Sonia AFESA
(Operational Focal Point) since April 18, 2013
Director of Planning and International Cooperation
Ministry of State for Environment Affairs
P.O. Box 3773
Damascus
Syria
Tel: + 963 11 23 16753
Fax: 011 963 11 231 6753
EMail: soniaafesa@yahoo.com, omoen@syrgov.sy

Dr. Mr. Talbak SALIMOV
(Political/Operational Focal Point) since February 01, 2011
Chairman of the Committee
Committee on Environment Protection, The Government of the Republic of Tajikistan
5/1 Shamsi Street
Dushanbe - 734025
Tajikistan
Tel: + 992 372361353
Fax: 011 992 37 236 1353
EMail: Farsona@mail.ru, orzuzoda@yahoo.com, nsafarov@biodiv.tojikiston.com, biodiv@biodiv.tojikiston.com

Mr. Sazi SALULA
(Political Focal Point) since June 10, 2011
Permanent Secretary
Vice President's Office
P.O.Box 5380
Dar-Es-Salaam, Dar-Es-Salaam
Tanzania
Tel: + 255 222 116995
Fax: 011 255 222 113856
EMail: sbsalula@hotmail.com

Dr. Julius NINGU
(Operational Focal Point) since August 19, 2010
Director of Environment
Vice President's Office
P.O.Box 5380
Dar Es Salaam
Tanzania
Tel: + 255 22 211 8416, + 255 767 733-904, + 255 22 212-5297, + 255 22 211 3867
Fax: 011 225 22 211 3856
EMail: jkningu@yahoo.com

Mr. Chailert LIMSOMBOON
(Political Focal Point) since June 01, 2012
Deputy Director-General, Department of International Organization
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
443 SRI Ayudhyua Rd.
Bangkok - 10400
Thailand
Tel: +66 2 643 5068;
Fax: 011 66 2 643 5071
EMail: chailertl@mfa.go.th, nmagrasuta@gmail.com

Mr. Chote TRACHU
(Operational Focal Point) since September 20, 2010
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
92 Soi Phahon Yothin 7 Phahon Yothin Road
Bangkok - 10400
Thailand
Tel: + 66 2 278 8543
Fax: 011 66 2 278 8545
EMail: chote.t@mnre.mail.go.th, kasdaporn@gmail.com, bee.wacharee@gmail.com

Mr. Numinando Soares MARTINS
(Political Focal Point) since March 28, 2013
State Secretary
State Secretariat for the Environment
Edificio do Formento, Bebora, Mandarin
Dili
Timor Leste
Tel: + 670 770 45045
EMail: secretariaestadomeioambiente@gmail.com

Mr. Joao CARLOS SOARES
(Operational Focal Point) since June 20, 2012
Director
Secretariat of State for Environment
National Directorate for Environmental Affairs Edificio de Fomento, Mandarin
Dili
Timor Leste
Tel: +670 333 9119/333 9094/7327062
EMail: Joaocarlos73@gmail.com

Mr. Nonon Saa HATEDHEEMA
(Political Focal Point) since December 28, 2005
Directeur de la Planification
Développement au Ministère de l’ Economie des Finances et des Privatisations
B.P. 1667
Lome
Togo
Tel: + 228 221 27 45/ 904 3574
Fax: 011 228 222 6150
EMail: nononsaahat@yahoo.fr

Mr. Djiwonou FOLLY
(Operational Focal Point) since June 12, 2006
Ingenieur des Travaux des Eaux et Forets
Ministere de l'Environnement et des Ressources BP 355
Lome - 7728
Togo
Tel: + 228 904 3608
Fax: 011 228 221 0333
EMail: yfolly@yahoo.fr

His Excellency MA'AFU
(Political Focal Point) since August 15, 2012
Minister
Ministry of Lands, Environment, Climate Change & Natural Resources
P. O. Box 5
Nuku'alofa
Tonga
Tel: +676 23 216
Fax: 011 676 23 216

Mr. Asipeli PALAKI
(Operational Focal Point)
Secretary and CEO
Ministry of Lands, Environment, Climate Change & Natural Resources
P. O. Box 5
Nuku'alofa
Tonga
Tel: + 676 23 611
Fax: 011 676 23 216
EMail: apalaki@gmail.com

Mrs. Vidiah RAMKHELAWAN
(Political Focal Point) since March 12, 2013
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources
Level 26, Tower D, International Waterfront Complex, 1A Wrightson Road
Port-of-Spain
Trinidad and Tobago
Tel: + 868 623-3158
Fax: 011 868 624-2455
EMail: ps.env@gov.tt, kishan.kumarsingh@gov.tt

Dr. Joth SINGH
(Operational Focal Point) since October 08, 2008
Managing Director/CEO
Environmental Management Authority
8 Elizabeth Street St. Clair
Port of Spain
Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies
Tel: + 868 628 8042 / 8044-5
Fax: 011 868 628 9122
EMail: jsingh@ema.co.tt, RStLouis@ema.co.tt

Mrs. Sabria BNOUNI
(Council Member for the Constituency of: Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia/Operational Focal Point) since June 01, 2012
Director for International Cooperation and Partnership
Ministry of Environment
Centre Urbain Nord, Boulevard de L'Environnement
Tunis - 1080
Tunisia
Tel: + 216 70 728 690
Fax: 011 216 70 728 655
EMail: sd.cib@mineat.gov.tn, dci@mineat.gov.tn

Mr. Elyes LAKHAL
(Political Focal Point) since January 07, 2010
Counselor
Mission of Tunisia to the United Nations
31 Beekman Place
New York, NY - 1022
USA
Tel: 1 212 751-7503
Fax: 1 212 751 0569
EMail: tunisnyc@nyc.rr.com, elyeslakhal@yahoo.fr

Mr. Evren DILEKLI
(Political Focal Point) since December 07, 2010
Acting Director General for Foreign Economic Relations
Undersecretariat of Treasury
Ismet Inonu Bulvan No. 36 Balgat
Ankara - 06510
Turkey
EMail: evren.dilekli@hazine.gov.tr

Prof. Dr. Mr. Lutfi AKCA
(Operational Focal Point) since October 27, 2010
Undersecretary
Ministry of Forestry and Water Affairs
Sogutozu Cad No:14/E
Ankara - 06560
Turkey
Tel: + 90 312 207 62 53 /62 54
Fax: 011 90 312 207 63 03
EMail: mustesar@ormansu.gov.tr, lakca@ormansu.gov.tr

Dr. Babageldi ANNABAYRAMOV
(Political Focal Point) since March 09, 2010
Minister
Ministry of Nature Protection
102, Kemine Str.
Ashgabat - 744000
Turkmenistan
Tel: + 993 12 393737
Fax: 011 993 12 393184
EMail: eyeberdiyev@mail.ru

Dr. Jumamurad SAPARMURADOV
(Operational Focal Point) since March 09, 2010
Deputy Minister
Ministry of Nature Protection
102, Kemine Str.
Ashgabat - 744000
Turkmenistan
Tel: + 993 12 448005
Fax: 011 993 12 393184
EMail: saparmuradov@mail.ru

Mr. Seve LAUSAVEVE
(Political Focal Point) since March 24, 2010
Secretary for Natural Resources and the Environment
Ministry of Natural Resouces and Environment
Government of Tuvalu Vaiaku
Funafuti
Tuvalu
EMail: slausaveve@gov.tv

Ms. Pepetua Election LATASI
(Operational Focal Point) since April 09, 2012
Acting Director of Environment
Department of Environment
Private Mail Bag, Vaiaku
Funafuti
Tuvalu
Tel: + 688 20179
EMail: pepetua@gmail.com

Mr. Patrick OCAILAP
(Political/Operational Focal Point) since May 28, 2013
Acting Deputry Secretary to the Treasury
Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development
Finance Headquarters Building Plot 2-12 Apollo Kaggwa Road P.O.Box 8147
Kampala
Uganda
EMail: Patrick.ocailap@finance.go.ug

Mr. Vadym POZHARSKYI
(Operational Focal Point) since September 17, 2010
Head of Department, International Cooperation and European Integration
Ministry of Environmental Protection
35, Urytskogo Street
Kiev - 03035
Ukraine
Tel: +380 67 446 1210 (cell), + 380 44 206 3110
Fax: 011 38 044 206 31 11
EMail: pozhar@menr.gov.ua

Mr. Matthew KOTCHEN
(Council Member for the Constituency of: United States/Political Focal Point) since January 22, 2013
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Environment and Energy
U.S. Department of The Treasury
1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC - 20220
United States
Tel: + 1 202 622-0173
EMail: matthew.kotchen@treasury.gov, bella.tonkonogy@treasury.gov

Ms. Beth URBANAS
(GEF Advisor) for United States since May 01, 2011
Director, Office of Environment and Energy
US Treasury
International Affairs 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC - 20220
USA
Tel: 202 622 2956
Fax: 202 622 6728
EMail: beth.urbanas@treasury.gov, bella.tonkonogy@treasury.gov, ChanC1@state.gov

Ms. Christina CHAN
(GEF Advisor) for United States since July 20, 2011
Foreign Affairs Officer, GEF Advisor on LDCF/SCCF
U.S. Department of State
2201 C Street, NW
Washington, DC - 20520
USA
Tel: 202 647-2764
Fax: 202 647-0191
EMail: chanc1@state.gov

Ms. Pauline DAVIES
(Political Focal Point) since August 30, 2011
Head, Environment Department
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Colonia 1206
Montevideo - 11100
Uruguay
Tel: + 598 2902 9468, + 598 2902 1010 ext 2052
Fax: 011 598 2902 10 06
EMail: medio.ambiente@mrree.gub.uy

Lic Silvia FERNANDEZ
(Operational Focal Point) since September 12, 2012
Advisor on International Relations and Cooperation
Ministry of Housing, Land Plalnning and Environment
Zabala 1432 Piso 4
Montevideo - CP 11.000
Uruguay
Tel: + 598 29170710 ext. 1409
Fax: 011 598 29162914
EMail: sifernandez@mvotma.gub.uy, silviamariafernandez@hotmail.com

Mr. Nariman UMAROV
(Political Focal Point) since March 29, 2010
Chairman
The State Committee for Nature Protection
5, Mustakillik Square
Tashkent - 100017
Republic of Uzbekistan
Tel: ,+ 998 71 239 1171/ 239 4195
Fax: 011 998 71 239 1494
EMail: info@uznature.uz, z.rakhimov@uznature.uz

Prof. Mr. Sergey MYAGKOV
(Operational Focal Point)
Deputy Director of NIGMI Uzhydromet
Hydrometeorological Research Institute of Uzhydromet/ NIGMI Uzhydromet
72, K. Makhsumov Street
Tashkent - 100052
Uzbekistan
Tel: + 998-71-235 8329
Fax: 011 998-71-233 1150
EMail: nigmi@albatros.uz, sanigmi@albatros.uz, sergik1961@yahoo.com

Mr. Johnny KOANAPO
(Political Focal Point) since January 06, 2012
Acting Director
Department of Foreign Affairs
PMB 9051
Port Vila
Vanuatu
Tel: + 678 22913 / 5333870
Fax: 011 678 23142
EMail: jkoanapo@vanuatu.gov.vu

Mr. Albert Abel WILLIAMS
(Operational Focal Point) since June 10, 2011
Director
Department of Environmental Protection and Conservation
PMB 9063, George Pompidou Building
Port Vila, Shea Province
Vanuatu
Tel: + 678 25302
Fax: 011 678 22227
EMail: awilliams@vanuatu.gov.vu

Mr. Ruben Dario MOLINA
(Political Focal Point) since September 10, 2010
Director of Multilateral Affairs and Integration
Ministry of External Affairs / Ministerio del Poder Popular para Relaciones Exteriores
Torre Mppre, Piso 18 Esquinas de Conde a Carmeliatas Av. Urdaneta
Caracas, Distrito Capital - 1010
Venezuela
Tel: + 58 212 806 4310
Fax: 011 58 212 806 4306
EMail: dir.asuntosmultilaterales@mppre.gob.ve

Ms. Neila Nahir GONZALEZ TORRENS
(Operational Focal Point) since June 05, 2013
Director, International Cooperation
Ministry of Environment
Centro Simon Bolivar Torre Sur, Piso 18, Oficina 18-05 El Silencio
Caracas, Distrito Capital - 1010
Venezuela
Tel: + 58 212 408 -1501/1502
Fax: 011 58 212 408-1503
EMail: osgci@minamb.gob.ve, neilanahir@gmail.com

Dr. Hong Ha TRAN
(Political Focal Point) since February 22, 2011
Deputy Minister
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE)
83 Nguyen Chi Thanh Street
Ha Noi
Vietnam
Tel: + 84 4 383 44066
Fax: 011 84 4 386 81998
EMail: thha@monre.gov.vn, lengoctuan@gmail.com

Dr. Van Tai NGUYEN
(Operational Focal Point) since March 17, 2008
Director General
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment ( MONRE)
Institute for Strategic Policy of Natural Resources and Environment (ISPONRE) 1116 Hoang Quoc Viet Street
Ha Noi
Vietnam
Tel: + 84 4 3793 1627, ext 888
Fax: 011 84 4 3793 1730
EMail: nvtai@isponre.gov.vn, nvtai@gmail.com

H.E., Mr. Abdo Saleh RAZAZ
(Political Focal Point) since February 27, 2013
Minister
Ministry of Water and Environment
Al-Zubairi Street
Sana'a - 19719
Yemen
Tel: + 967 1 207817
Fax: 011 967 1 207327
EMail: mwe@mweye.org

Mr. Khaled Saeed AL-SAHAIBANI
(Operational Focal Point) since February 27, 2013
Chairman
Environmental Protection Authority (EPA)
Al-Zubairi Street
Sana'a - 19719
Yemen
Tel: + 967 1 207817
Fax: 011 967 1 207327
EMail: epa-yemen@yemen.net.ye, khaledalshaibani64@gmail.com, gamal05@gmail.com

Mr. Godwin Fishani GONDWE
(Alternate Member for the Constituency of: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe/Operational Focal Point) since November 01, 2012
Director, Environment and Natural Resources
Ministry of Lands, Natural Resources and Environmental Protection
Kwacha House, 5th Floor Cairo Road P. O. Box 34011
Lusaka - 10101 Lusaka
Zambia
Tel: +260 211 229417
Fax: 011 260 229417
EMail: figogmel@yahoo.co.uk

Ms. Daisy Nkhata NGAMBI
(Political Focal Point) since August 22, 2012
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Lands, Natural Resources and Environmental Protection
P. O. Box 50694 15101 Ridgeway
Lusaka
Zambia
Tel: +260 211 251927/252288/252323/252320
EMail: daisy.ngambi@gmail.com

Mr. Irvin D. KUNENE
(Political/Operational Focal Point) since June 26, 2009
Director, Environment
Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources
12th Floor, Kaguvi Building Corner 4th Street and Central Avenue Private Bag 7753 - Causeway
Harare
Zimbabwe
Tel: 263 4 701681/2, 263 4 252820
Fax: 011 263 2 252673
EMail: climate@ecoweb.co.zw