Focal Points

Afghanistan

Mr. Zainul Abedin Abed

Operational Focal Point since 2022-01-29
Acting Director General
National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA)
H.Q. Sanatorium Street, Daru-I- Aman Road, 6th District
Kabul
Afghanistan
Email: klem.786khan[a t ]gmail.com; najib_rahman05[a t ]yahoo.com

Albania

Ms. Mirela Kumbaro Furxhi

Political Focal Point since 2021-11-15
Minister
Ministry of Tourism and Environment
Boulevard Dëshmorët e Kombit, No. 1,
Tirana 1001
Albania
Email: mirela.kumbaro(A T)turizmi.gov.al

Mr. Sofjan Jaupaj

Operational Focal Point since 2021-11-15
Director of Procurement and Parnerships
Ministry of Tourism and Environment
Boulevard Dëshmorët e Kombit, No. 1
Tirana 1001
Albania
Email: sofjan.jaupaj at turizmi.gov.al; proactivefad at gmail.com

Algeria

Ms. Manel El Ayoubi

Political Focal Point since 2022-10-17
Director of Environment and Sustainable Development
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ministère des Affaires Etrangères - Plateau des Annassers
Algiers 16000
Algeria
Tel: +213 659 194 240
Email: nfp.mfa.gef(AT) mae.dz

Mr. Karim Baba

Operational Focal Point since 2021-07-08
Director of Urban Environment Policy
Ministry of Environment
Ministère de l'Environnement Rue Des 4 Canons
Algiers 16000
Algeria
Tel: +213 21 43 41 88
Email: karimbaba1964(a t )gmail.com

Angola

Mr. Malaquias Joaquim Morais Tenente

Political Focal Point since 2023-08-03
Advisor of the Minister of Environment of Republic of Angola
Ministry of Environment
Ministèrio do Ambiente, Rua direita da Samba, Futungo, Condomínio Rosalinda, Prédio 11B, 4º andar
Luanda
Angola
Tel: +244 927215095
Email: tenente25 at yahoo.com; minambientercambio at gmail.com

Mr. Malaquias Joaquim Morais Tenente

Operational Focal Point since 2024-07-23
Advisor of the Minister of Environment
Ministry of Environment
Rua Direita Da Samba, Futungo, Condominio Rosalinda, Predio 11B, 4o Andar
Luanda
Angola
Tel: +244 927215095
Email: tenente25(at)yahoo.com; minambintercambio(at)gmail.com

Antigua And Barbuda

Her Excellency Diann Black Layne

Operational Focal Point since 2013-09-16
Political Focal Point since 2013-09-16
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(at)gmail.com; dcblack11(at)yahoo.com

Argentina

Ms. Eliana Ester Saissac

Political Focal Point since 2024-12-12
Minister
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship
Esmeralda 1212
Buenos Aires 1007
Argentina
Tel: +0054 11 4919 7414
Email: see at mrecic.gob.ar; zlm at mrecic.gov.ar

Ms. Paula Monteserin

Operational Focal Point since 2025-03-18
Undersecretary of Environment
Undersecretariat of Environment
San Martin 451
Buenos Aires C1004AAH
Argentina
Tel: +54 9 11 3990 0400 ext 8283
Email: paula.monteserin[a t ]gmail.com; pmonteserin[a t ]ambiente.gob.ar

Armenia

H.E. Mr. Hakob Simidyan

Operational Focal Point since 2022-01-13
Political Focal Point since 2022-01-13
Minister
Ministry of Environment
3rd Government Bldg., Republic Sq.,
Yerevan 0010
Armenia
Tel: +37411 818 501
Fax: +3741 818 506
Email: h.simidyan(a t )env.am; ruzanna.grigoryan(a t )env.am; minenv(a t )env.am; interproject(a t )env.am

Austria

Ms. Victoria Schreitter

Council Member for the constituency of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Hungary, Luxembourg, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Türkiye since 2024-01-15, Donor Participants (Replinishment)


Austria
Email: barbara.knapic(a t )gov.si; corentin.genin(a t )diplobel.fed.be

Azerbaijan

Mr. Mukhtar Babayev

Political Focal Point since 2022-01-19
Minister
Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources
B. Aghayev, str. 100 A
Baku AZ 1073
Azerbaijan
Tel: +994 12 538 53 81
Fax: +994 12 538 53 81
Email: mbabayev(A T)eco.gov.az; emin.garabaghli(A T)eco.gov.az; az.mineco(A T)gmail.com; yashar.karimov(A T)eco.gov.az

Mr. Emin Garabaghli

Operational Focal Point since 2022-02-09
Head of Division of International Cooperation
Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources
Kazim Kazimzada Street 100A
Baku AZ1073
Azerbaijan
Tel: 994125375381
Fax: 994125375381
Email: emin.garabaghli(a t )eco.gov.az; emin.garabaghli(a t )gmail.com

Bahamas

Mr. David L. Cates

Political Focal Point since 2020-06-03
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of the Environment and Housing
2nd Floor Charlotte House P.O. Box N-7132
Nassau
The Bahamas
Tel: +1 242 322 6006 / +1 242 326 3509
Email: davidcates(A T)bahamas.gov.bs

Dr. Rhianna Neely-Murphy

Operational Focal Point since 2022-01-25
Director
Department of Environmental Planning and Protection
Ground Floor Charlotte House
Nassau
The Bahamas
Tel: +1 242 322 4546
Email: rneely at depp.gov.bs; rhiannaneely at bahamas.gov.bs

Bahrain

Mr. Talal Alabsi

Political Focal Point since 2020-07-28
First Secretary
Embassy of the Kingdom of Bahrain
3503 International Drive, NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20008
USA
Tel: 1 202 342 1111
Fax: 1 202 362 2192
Email: talabsi(A T)mofa.gov.bh

Dr. Mohamed Bin Daina

Operational Focal Point since 2020-08-28
Chief Executive
Supreme Council for Environment
PO Box 18233
Manama
Bahrain
Tel: +973 17386999
Fax: +973 17386006
Email: mbindaina(A T)sce.gov.bh

Bangladesh

Ms. Sharifa Khan

Political Focal Point since 2022-09-06
Secretary
Economic Relations Division (ERD), Ministry of Finance
Room 03 & 04, Block 08 , Sher-e-Bangla Nagar
Dhaka 1207
Bangladesh
Tel: +8802 4811 7636
Fax: +8802 9180788
Email: secretary at erd.gov.bd; sharifanaser at gmail.com

Dr. Farhina Ahmed

Operational Focal Point since 2022-05-22
Secretary
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Dhaka 1000
Bangladesh
Tel: +880255100433
Email: secretary(at)moef.gov.bd; haider.doe(at)gmail.com; malakasfim(at)gmail.com

Barbados

Ms. Joy-Ann Skinner

Political Focal Point since 2023-05-24
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Barbados
No. 1 Culloden Road
St. Michael
Barbados
Tel: +1 246 535 6620 Ext 6625/26
Fax: +1 246 429 6652
Email: jskinner(A T)foreign.gov.bb; barbados(A T)foreign.gov.bb

Mrs. Yolande Howard

Operational Focal Point since 2023-04-18
Permanent Secretary, Green Economy
Ministry of Environment and National Beautification, Green and Blue Economy
10th Floor, Warrens Tower II
Warrens, St. Michael 12001
Barbados
Tel: +246 535 4354
Fax: +246 535 4377
Email: yolande.howard[a t ]barbados.gov.bb; ron.goodridge[a t ]barbados.gov.bb; gina.belle[a t ]barbados.gov.bb

Belarus

Mr. Aliaksndr Haroshka

Political Focal Point since 2021-02-01
Deputy Minister
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection of the Republic of Belarus
Kollektornaya Str. 10-439
Minsk 220004
Republic of Belarus
Tel: +375 17 200 39 86
Fax: +375 17 200 55 83
Email: mail(AT) minpriroda.gov.by

Ms. Larissa Lukina

Operational Focal Point since 2020-02-18
Deputy Head of the General Directorate for Environmental Policy, International Cooperation and Science
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection, Head of the International Cooperation Department
Kollektornaya Street 10
Minsk 220004
Belarus
Tel: +375 17 200 43 28
Fax: +375 17 200 55 83
Email: lukina.icd.belarus(A T)gmail.com; lukina(A T)minpriroda.gov.by

Belgium

Mr. Corentin Genin

Operational Focal Point since 2019-11-08
Attaché - National Focal Point for GEF and UNCCD MD8 - Directorate Climate and Environment
Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation
15, Rue des Petits Carmes
Brussels 1000
Belgium
Tel: +32 2 501 41 76
Email: corentin.genin(at)diplobel.fed.be

Belize

Ms. Sharman Hyde

Political Focal Point since 2016-01-06
Chief Executive Officer
Ministry of Economic Development, Petroleum, Investment, Trade and Commerce
Belmopan
Belize
Tel: +501 802 2630
Email: ceo at med.gov.bz

Dr. Kenrick Williams

Operational Focal Point since 2021-03-17
Chief Executive Officer
Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management
2nd Floor, Old Lands Building, Market Square
Belmopan
Belize
Tel: +501 822 0160, +501 822 0162, +501 822 0433
Email: ceo[a t ]environment.gov.bz

Benin

Mrs. Jeanne Adanbiokou Akakpo

Political Focal Point since 2022-11-07
Deputy Minister (Directrice de Cabinet du Ministre)
Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development
Cotonou, Littoral
Benin
Tel: +229 66 33 63 63
Email: jadanbiokouakakpo at gouv.bj

Mr. Mémanton Boni Yalla

Operational Focal Point since 2022-11-07
Director of Planning, Administration and Finance
Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development
Cotonou
Benin
Tel: +229 97 47 88 56
Email: mboniyalla(at)gouv.bj

Bhutan

Mr. Ugyen Dorji

Political Focal Point since 2020-11-04
Officiating Director
Department of Multilateral Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Post Box No. 103, Gyalyong Tshokhang
Thimpu
Bhutan
Tel: +975 2 323297
Email: ugyendorji(AT) mfa.gov.bt

Mr. Tshering Dorji

Operational Focal Point since 2024-02-02
Director - Department of Macro-Fiscal and Development Finance
Ministry of Finance
Post Box 127, Tashichhodzong
Thimpu
Bhutan
Email: tsheringdorji(AT) mof.gov.bt; namgayd(AT) mof.gov.bt; tsheringchoden(AT) mof.gov.bt

Bolivia

Mr. Carlos David Guachalla Terrazas

Operational Focal Point since 2021-07-14
Political Focal Point since 2021-07-14
Viceministro de Planificación y Coordinación
Ministerio de Planificación del Desarrollo
Av Mariscal Santa Cruz No 1092 Casilla No 12814
La Paz
Bolivia
Tel: +591 69060164
Email: david.guachalla(a t )planificacion.gob.bo; marcelo.laura(a t )vipfe.gob.bo; edson.apaza(a t )planificacion.gob.bo

Bosnia-Herzegovina

Mr. Stasa Kosarac

Political Focal Point since 2020-01-03
Minister
Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Musla 9
Sarajevo 71000
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Tel: +00387 33 22 00 93
Fax: +00387 33 22 00 91
Email: kab.ministra(AT) mvteo.gov.ba

Mr. Novak Vukajlović

Operational Focal Point since 2023-11-27
Advisor to the Minister
Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations
Musala 9
Sarajevo 71 000
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Tel: +387 33 26 81 50
Fax: +387 33 220 091
Email: novak.vukajlovic(AT) mvteo.gov.ba

Botswana

Ms. Abigail Lillian Engleton

Political Focal Point since 2022-01-10
Deputy Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism
Private Bag BO199
Gaborone
Botswana
Tel: +267 3647919
Email: alengleton(a t )gov.bw; mnthaka(a t )gov.bw; mosinthaka(a t )gmail.com

Dr. Cyril Taolo

Operational Focal Point since 2024-05-08
Government Liaison Officer
Ministry of Environment and Tourism
Private Bag BO 199
Gaborone
Botswana
Tel: +267 364 7900
Email: ctaolo(at)gov.bw

Brazil

Ms. Luciana Melchert Saguas Presas

Political Focal Point since 2024-07-08
Head of the Division for Environmental Policy
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Esplanada Dos Ministérios, Bloco H
Brasilia, DF 70170-900
Brazil
Tel: +55 61 2030 9556
Email: luciana.melchert(AT) itamaraty.gov.br; dipas(AT) itamaraty.gov.br

Dr. Daniela Faria

Operational Focal Point since 2025-04-14
Deputy General Coordinator for Sustainable Finance
Ministry of Finance
Esplanada dos Ministérios Bl P, 6º Andar
Brazilia, Distrito Federal 70048-900
Brazil
Tel: +556134122642
Email: daniela.faria(at)fazenda.gov.br

Bulgaria

Ms. Emiliya Kraeva

Operational Focal Point since 2014-02-27
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: + 359 2 940 6132 // 988 2577
Fax: 011 359 2 980 8406
Email: ek(at)moew.government.bg; ekraeva(at)gmail.com

Burkina Faso

Mr. Philippe Zane

Political Focal Point since 2024-05-14
Project Manager
Ministere de l’economie des finances et de la prospective
395, Avenue du 11 Decembre, 03 BP 7008, Ougadougou 03
Ougadougou, Kadiogo
Burkina Faso
Tel: +226 25 33 30 95
Email: zanephilippe(AT) yahoo.fr; philippe.zane(AT) finances.gov.bf

Mr. Pamoussa Ouedraogo

Operational Focal Point since 2023-02-20
Point Focal Opérationnel du Fonds pour l’Environnement Mondial (FEM)
Secrétaire Permanent du Conseil National pour le Développement Durable (SP/CNDD)
BP 6486
Ougadougou 01
Burkina Faso
Tel: +226 70 26 47 20
Email: ouedpams(a t )yahoo.fr

Burundi

Eng. Prosper Dodiko

Political Focal Point since 2024-12-23
Minister
Ministry of Environment, Agriculture, and Livestock
BP 1850 Bujumbura
Bujumbura
Burundi
Tel: +25779938685
Email: doprosper2002(at)yahoo.fr

Monsieur Emmanuel Ndorimana

Operational Focal Point since 2024-12-23
Secrétaire Permanent en change de l’Environnement
Le Ministre de l’Environnement, de l’Agricultue, et de l’Elege
Gitega
Burundi
Tel: +25779300965/ 25762250350
Email: ndorimel[a t ]yahoo.fr

Cabo Verde

Mr. Alexandre Nevsky Medina Rodrigues

Operational Focal Point since 2021-10-08
Political Focal Point since 2021-10-08
National Director of Environment
Ministry of Agriculture and Environment
Rua Visconde S. Januario, CP 115, Ponta Belem
Praia, Ilha de Santiago 7600
Cabo Verde Cabo Verde
Tel: +238 333 73 95/ 333 84 87/ 333 75 13
Email: nevskyrodrigues(AT) gmail.com, alexandre.m.rodrigues(AT) maa.gov.cv

Cambodia

H.E. Dr. Eang Siophalleth

Political Focal Point since 2023-11-17
Minister
Ministry of Environment
Morodock Decho Building, No. 503, Chamkarmon
Phnom Penh
Cambodia
Tel: +855 17 814 999
Email: eangsophalleth(A T)moe.gov.kh

H.E. San Vanty

Operational Focal Point since 2023-11-17
Secretary of State
Ministry of Environment
Morodok Decho Building, No. 503, Chamkarmon
Phnom Penh
Cambodia
Tel: +855 12 616 167
Email: san.vanty at moe.gov.kh; sum.thy at moe.gov.kh

Cameroon

H.E. Pierre Hele

Political Focal Point since 2010-04-01
Minister
Ministry of Environment and Protection of Nature
B.P. 320
Yaounde, Center Region
Cameroon
Tel: +237 222233423
Email: minepcabinet(at)yahoo.fr

Dr. Unusa Haman

Operational Focal Point since 2017-07-17
Sub-Director for Environmental Planning
Ministry of Environment, Protection of Nature and Sustainable Development (MINEPDED)
P.O. Box 320
Yaounde, Center Region
Cameroon
Tel: +237 699490110
Email: hamanunusa[a t ]yahoo.fr, unusahaman71[a t ]gmail.com

Canada

Ms. Cam Do

Council Member for the constituency of Canada since 2024-08-19, Operational Focal Point
Operational Focal Point since 2024-08-19
Director General
Global Affairs Canada
125 Sussex Drive
Otawa, Ontario K0A 0G2
Canada
Email: cam.do(a t )international.gc.ca; melanie.chenier(a t )international.gc.ca; catherine.potvin(a t )international.gc.ca; christine.martel-fleming(a t )international.gc.ca; ebru.gurbuzer(a t )international.gc.ca; celine.heinbecker(a t )international.gc.ca

Central African Republic

Mr. Thierry Kamach

Political Focal Point since 2018-02-06
Ministre
Ministere de l'Environnement et du Developpement Durable
Bangui
Central African Republic
Tel: +00236 75 50 16 25 / 00236 72 35 18 04
Email: thierrykamach at gmail.com

Mr. Barthélémy Lamba

Operational Focal Point since 2025-03-27
Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development
Bangui
Central African Republic
Email: lamba.bath(A T)yahoo.com

Chad

Mr. Mahamat Abdelkerim Hanno

Political Focal Point since 2022-10-31
Ministre
Ministry of Environment, Fisheries and Sustainable Development
N’Djamena 1769
Tchad
Tel: +235 66 99 80
Email: mhthanno(a t )yahoo.com

Mr. Oumar Gadji Soumaila

Operational Focal Point since 2023-01-11
Climate Change Director
Ministry of Environment, Fisheries and Sustainable Development
Rue Idriss Miskine, PO Box 447
Ndjamena
Chad
Tel: +235 66 98 91 96
Email: soumailagadji(a t )yahoo.fr

Chile

Ms. Constance Nalegach

Political Focal Point since 2022-07-12
Head International Affairs Office
Ministry of the Environment
San Martin 73
Santiago
Chile
Tel: +56 225735831
Email: cnalegach[a t ]mma.gob.cl

Mr. Miguel Stutzin

Operational Focal Point since 2015-09-30
Ministerio del Medio Ambiente
San Martin 73
Santiago
Chile
Tel: +56 2 2573 5879
Email: mstutzin at mma.gob.cl

China

Ms. Junhong Chang

Political Focal Point since 2025-01-22
Director General
Ministry of Finance, Department of International Economic and Financial Cooperation
San Li He St., Xichengqu
Beijing 100820
People’s Republic of China
Tel: +86 10 68552473
Fax: +86 10 68552077
Email: ifid1wb(AT) mof.gov.cn

Ms. Jing Fu

Operational Focal Point since 2025-01-17
Deputy Director General
Ministry of Finance, Department of International Economic and Financial Cooperation
San Li He St., Xichengqu
Beijing 100820
People’s Republic of China
Tel: +86 10 68552498
Fax: +86 10 68552483
Email: fujing[a t ]mof.gov.cn; zjc[a t ]mof.gov.cn; wangjikang[a t ]mof.gov.cn

Colombia

Ms. Diana Mejia Molina

Political Focal Point since 2025-04-08
Director of Economic, Social, and Environmental Affairs
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia
Palacio de San Carlos: Calle 10 # 5-51
Bogota 111711
Colombia
Tel: +57 601 3814000
Email: diana.mejia(a t )cancilleria.gov.co; haendel.rodriguez(a t )cancilleria.gov.co; sofia.vargas(a t )cancilleria.gov.co

Ms. Ana Maria Garcia Rivera

Operational Focal Point since 2025-03-14
Manager of the International Affairs Unit
Ministry of Environment
Calle 37 No. 8 - 40
Bogota
Colombia
Tel: +57 601 3323400
Email: amgarciar(at)minambiente.gov.co; lbermudez(at)minambiente.gov.co; sofia.vargas(at)cancilleria.gov.co; jfpertuz(at)minambiente.gov.co; cgomezo(at)minambiente.gov.co

Comoros

Mr. Youssouf Elamine Youssouf Mbechezi

Operational Focal Point since 2017-12-08
Director General for Environment and Forests
Ministry of Agriculture, Fishing, Environment and City Planning
P.O. Box 41 Mde EX Cefader
Moroni
Comoros
Tel: +269 321 94 86
Fax: +269 775 00 03
Email: youssouf_elamine(A T)yahoo.fr; abdouchamed(A T)yahoo.fr

Congo

Mrs. Arlette Soudan-Nonault

Operational Focal Point since 2018-03-27
Political Focal Point since 2018-03-27
Minister of Tourism and Environment
Ministry of Tourism and Environment
City Center, Tour Nabemba, 11th floor
Brazzaville
Congo
Email: soudannonaultarlette at gmail.com

Congo DR

Mr. Benjamin Toirambe Bamoninga

Operational Focal Point since 2023-02-06
Secrétaire Général á l’Environnement et Développement Durable
Ministere del'Environnement et Developpement Durable
Kinshasa
Congo DR
Email: toirambe2014(A T)gmail.com; jean_muneng57(A T)yahoo.fr; rdc_minenv(A T)yahoo.fr

Cook Islands

Ms. Tepaeru HERRMANN

Political Focal Point since 2016-03-22
Secretary
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
P.O. Box 105 Avarua
Rarotonga
Cook Islands
Tel: +682 29 347
Fax: +682 21 247
Email: secfa at cookislands.gov.ck; sandrina.thondoo at cookislands.gov.ck; peka.fisher at cookislands.gov.ck

Mr. Halatoa Fua

Operational Focal Point since 2022-02-02
Director
National Environment Service
PO Box 371
Avarua, Raratonga
Cook Islands
Tel: +682 21 256
Email: halatoa.fua(A T)cookislands.gov.ck; hayley.weeks(A T)cookislands.gov.ck

Costa Rica

Mr. Franz Tattenbach-Capra

Political Focal Point since 2022-05-10
Minister
Ministry of Environment and Energy
Barrio González Lahmann
San Jose, San Jose 10104
Costa Rica
Tel: 506 2233 4533 Ext. 8504
Email: ftattenbach(a t )minae.go.cr; despachominae(a t )minae.go.cr; echaverri(a t )minae.go.cr

Ms. Enid Chaverri Tapia

Operational Focal Point since 2018-05-29
GEF Operational Focal Point/Director of International Cooperation
Ministry of Environment and Energy
Frente Iglesia Votivo Sagrado Corazon, Barrio Francisco Peralta
San Jose, San Jose 10104
Costa Rica
Tel: +506 21068551
Email: echaverri at minae.go.cr

Cote d'Ivoire

HE Assahore Konan Jacques

Political Focal Point since 2023-11-22
Ministre
Ministère de l'Environnement, du Développement Durable et de la Transition Ecologique
Cité Administrative, Tour D 10è Etage, 20 BP 650
Abidjan 20
Cote d'Ivoire
Tel: +225 07 08 10 10 26
Email: j.assahore(a t )environnement.gouv.ci

Mrs. Ahou Sosthène Larissa Kouadio

Operational Focal Point since 2024-01-19
Conseiller Technique
Ministere des Finances et du Budget
Abidjan
Côte d’Ivoire
Tel: +225 07 79 55 17 22
Email: slarissa.kouadio(AT) gmail.com

Croatia

Mr. Mario Siljeg

Political Focal Point since 2017-11-14
State Secretary
Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development
Ulica Grada Vukovara 220
Zagreb 10000
Croatia
Tel: +385 1 6307 411
Fax: +385 1 6307 426
Email: mario.siljeg(a t )mingor.hr

Ms. Gordana Ruklic

Operational Focal Point since 2004-10-07
Head of International Relations Service
Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development
Radnicka cesta 80/22
Zagreb 10 000
Croatia
Tel: +385 1 3717 238
Fax: 011 385 1 3717 149
Email: gordana.ruklic at mingor.hr

Cuba

Mr. Ulises Fernandez Gomez

Operational Focal Point since 2020-01-28
Political Focal Point since 2020-01-28
Director
Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnologia y Medio Ambiente
Direccion de Relacionees Internacionales
Havana
Cuba
Tel: +537 214 4554 / =535 2858992
Email: ulises(a t )citma.gob.cu; pruiz(a t )citma.gob.cu

Czech Republic

Mr. Michal Pastvinsky

Political Focal Point since 2013-10-18
Director of the Department of International Relations and Deputy Director-General for Environmental Protection
Ministry of Environment
Vrsovicka 65,
Praha 10 100 10
Czech Republic
Tel: +420 267 122 838
Email: michal.pastvinsky(AT) mzp.cz

Mr. Premysl Stepanek

Operational Focal Point since 2020-01-01
Head of Multilateral Relations Unit
Ministry of the Environment of the Czech Republic
Vrsovicka 65
Praha 100 10
Czech Republic
Tel: +420 267 122 309
Email: premysl.stepanek[a t ]mzp.cz

Denmark

Ms. Emilie Wieben

Operational Focal Point since 2024-01-01
Political Focal Point since 2024-01-01
Chief Advisor, Dept. for Green Diplomacy and Climate
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Asiatisk Plads 2
Copenhagen K 1448
Denmark
Email: emiwie(A T)um.dk; kanrl(A T)mim.dk; lenvei(A T)um.dk

Djibouti

H,E, Mohamed Abdoulkader Moussa

Political Focal Point since 2024-04-26
Minister
Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development
Commune de Boulaos
Djibouti
Djibouti
Tel: +253 21 35 00 06
Fax: +253 21 35 16 18
Email: gobaad(AT) hotmail.fr

Mr. Dini Abdallah Omar

Operational Focal Point since 2011-06-02
Secretary General
Ministry of Habitat and Environment
P.O.Box 11
Djibouti 253
Djibouti
Tel: + 253 77 81 87 33
Fax: 011 253 21 35 16 18
Email: dini.omar85(a t )gmail.com

Dominica

Mr. Lucien Blackmoore

Political Focal Point since 2024-03-01
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Environment, Rural Modernization, Kalinago Upliftment & Constituency Empowerment
1st floor, Financial Centre, Kennedy Avenue
Roseau
Commonwealth of Dominica
Tel: +767 266 4383/ 4648/3982
Fax: +767 448 3022
Email: psenvironment(at)dominica.gov.dm; pssecenvironment(at)dominica.gov.dm

Mr. Edgar Hunter

Operational Focal Point since 2024-03-01
Senior Technical Advisor
Ministry of Environment, Rural Modernization, Kalinago Upliftment & Constituency Empowerment
1st floor, Financial Centre, Kennedy Avenue
Roseau
Commonwealth of Dominica
Tel: +767 266/4648/5358
Fax: +767 448 3022
Email: huntere[a t ]dominica.gov.dm; pssecenvironment[a t ]dominica.gov.dm

Dominican Republic

Ms. Ana Emilia Pimentel Rodriguez

Political Focal Point since 2024-09-02
Deputy Minister of Climate Change and Sustainability
Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources
Ave. Cayetano Germosen esq.
Santo Domingo 10112
Dominican Republic
Tel: +809 567 4300 ext. 6423
Email: ana.pimentel(a t )ambiente.gob.do; ruth.cedano(a t )ambiente.gob.do; financiamiento.climatico(a t )ambiente.gob.do; convenios(a t )ambiente.gob.do

Mr. Ivan Marcel Cruz Burgos

Operational Focal Point since 2024-09-02
Financial Mechanisms and Portfolio Management
Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources
Ave. Cayetano Germosen, Esq. Ave. Gregorio Luperon
Santo Domingo 10112
Dominican Republic
Tel: +1809 5627 4300 ext. 7420
Email: ivan.cruz(A T)ambiente.gob.do; financiamiento.climatico(A T)ambiente.gob.do; convenios(A T)ambiente.gob.do; relacionesinternacionales(A T)ambiente.gob.do

Ecuador

Mrs. Irina Alexandra Barba Bustos

Political Focal Point since 2025-04-03
Director of Environment and Sustainable Development
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility
Carrión E 1-76 y Av. 10 de Agosto – 170526
Quito, Pichincha 170526
Ecuador
Tel: +5932 2993200 Ext. 11551
Email: ibarba[a t ]cancilleria.gob.ec; dads[a t ]cancilleria.gob.ec

Mrs. Mireille Del Rosario Vasconez Cevallos

Operational Focal Point since 2024-09-25
Director of International Cooperation
Ministry of Environment, Water and Ecological Transition
Madrid 1159 y Andalucia
Quito, Pichincha 170525 170525
Ecuador
Tel: +593 02 3987600
Email: mireille.vasconez at ambiente.gob.ec

Egypt

Ambassador Mohamed Nasr

Political Focal Point since 2024-05-15
Director of the Department of Climate, Environment and Sustainable Development
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Administrative Capital
Cairo
Egypt
Tel: +201222180467
Fax: +20225747848
Email: climatedepartment.mfa.eg at gmail.com

Eng. Ali Abo Sena

Operational Focal Point since 2021-09-13
Chief Executive Officer
Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency
30, Misr Helwan El-Zyrae Rd.
Cairo, Maadi 11728
Egypt
Tel: +202 252 56445 / +202 252 56450
Fax: +202 252 56454
Email: gefunitegypt(a t )gmail.com

El Salvador

Mr. Fernando Andres Lopez Larreynaga

Political Focal Point since 2019-09-16
Minister of Environment and Natural Resources
Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources
KM. 5 1/2 Carretera a Santa Tecla, Calle y Colonia las Mercedes, (Instalaciones ISTA) Edificio MARN No. 2
San Salvador
El Salvador
Tel: +503 2132 9418
Email: ministro(A T)ambiente.gob.sv; despacho(A T)ambiente.gob.sv

Ms. Jessica Margarita Laguardia de Portillo

Operational Focal Point since 2025-03-06
Head of the Technical Unit of the Ministerial Office
Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources
Km 5 1/2 Carretera a Santa Tecla, Colonia y Calle Las Mercedes, Edificios MARN
San Salvador
El Salvador
Tel: +503 2132 9468, +503 7856 3457
Email: jlaguardia(AT) ambiente.gob.sv; maria.dada(AT) ambiente.gob.sv

Equatorial Guinea

H.E. Diosdado Obiang Mbomio Nfono

Political Focal Point since 2024-06-12
Ministro
Ministerio de Bosque y Medio Ambiente
Malabo
Equatorial Guinea
Tel: +2402223642
Email: dioobiang(a t )gmail.com

Mr. Antonio Micha Ondo Angue

Operational Focal Point since 2017-03-22
Director Nacional
Instituto Nacional para la Conservacion de Medio Ambiente
Ministerio Bosques y Medio Ambiente, Planta 3, Av. Malabo 2
Malabo
Equatorial Guinea
Tel: +240 555 483 477
Email: ammicha025(A T)gmail.com; asunmiseng(A T)gmail.com

Eritrea

Mr. Tesfai G. Selassie Sebhatu

Political Focal Point since 2021-02-16
The Minister
Ministry of Land, Water and Environment
Denden Street
Asmara 976
Eritrea
Tel: +291 1 126 112
Fax: +291 1 123285
Email: tesgsstesfu(AT) gmail.com

Mr. Kibrom Asmerom Weldegebriel

Operational Focal Point since 2021-02-16
Acting DG- Dept of Environment
Ministry of Land, Water and Environment
Denden Street
Asmara 976
Eritrea
Tel: +291 1 120311
Fax: +291 1 126095
Email: kibromaw(A T)gmail.com

Estonia

Mr. Meelis Munt

Political Focal Point since 2016-05-23
Secretary General
Ministry of the Environment
Narva Mnt 7A
Tallinn, Harjumaa 15172
Estonia
Tel: +372 626 0748
Fax: +372 626 2801
Email: meelis.munt[a t ]envir.ee

Ms. Kerli Kiili

Operational Focal Point since 2021-04-07
Director General, International Affairs Department
Ministry of the Environment
Narva mnt 7a
Tallinn 15172
Estonia
Tel: +372 626 2841
Fax: +372 626n2801
Email: kerli.kiili at envir.ee

Eswatini

Ms. Khangeziwe Glory Mabuza

Operational Focal Point since 2022-04-22
Political Focal Point since 2022-04-22
Principal Secretary
Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Affairs
P.O. Box 2652
Mbabane H100
Eswatini
Tel: +268 24046632
Fax: +268 24046438
Email: khange[a t ]hotmail.com

Ethiopia

H.E. Mr. Seyoum Mekonnen Hailu

Political Focal Point since 2024-04-01
State Minister
Ministry of Planning and Development
Gullele Sub-City, Woreda 1, 6 Kilo, Infront of Yekatit 12 Hospital
Addis Ababa 4472
Ethiopia
Tel: +251 111 40 30 71
Email: bement2002 at gmail.com

Mr. Mensur Dessie Nuri

Operational Focal Point since 2023-04-10
Director, Multilateral Environmental Agreements Negotiation Coordination
Ministry of Planning and Development
Gullele Sub-City, Woreda 1, 6 Kilo, Infront of Yekatit 12 Hospital
Addis Ababa 4472
Ethiopia
Tel: +251 111 40 30 71
Email: mensurdes2012(at)gmail.com

Fiji

Hon. Mosese Bulitavu

Political Focal Point since 2025-01-29
Minister
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change
Level 3, Bali Tower, 318 Toorak Road, P.O. Box 2109 Government Buildings,fj
Suva
Fiji
Tel: +679 3311699
Email: mosese.bulitavu at environment.gov.fj; salote.koroi at pmoffice.gov.fj; senimili.baleicakau at environment.gov.fj

Dr. Sivendra Michael

Operational Focal Point since 2024-02-14
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change
Lot 318, Toorak Road, Toorak, P.O. Box 2109, Government Buildings
Suva 679
Fiji
Tel: +679 3311699
Email: sivendra.michael[a t ]environment.gov.fj; senimili.baleicakau[a t ]environment.gov.fj; rchand008[a t ]environment.gov.fj

Finland

Ms. Laura Rajaniemi

Political Focal Point since 2024-10-11
Deputy Head of Unit
Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland
Laivastokatu 22
Helsinki 00160
Finland
Tel: +358 02 95350873
Email: laura.rajaniemi(A T)gov.fi; saija.vuola(A T)gov.fi; jaakko.valjus(A T)gov.fi

France

Mrs. Stephanie Bouziges-Eschmann

Operational Focal Point since 2018-09-04
Secretary General
French Facility for Global Environment (FEM)
5 Rue Roland Barthes
Paris 12 75598
France
Tel: +33 1 53 44 48 91
Email: bouziges-eschmanns(a t )afd.fr

Gabon

Monsieur Stanislas Stephen Mouba Olouna

Operational Focal Point since 2019-12-23
Directeur General
Direction General de l'Environnement et de la Protection de la Nature
Boulevard Triomphal, Omar Bongo Ondimba, rue Celestin Ekogha Edou, no775, Sainte Marie
Libreville
Gabon
Email: dgdgepn.gabon at gmail.com

Gambia

Mr. Dawda Badgie

Operational Focal Point since 2022-07-07
Executive Director
National Environment Agency
Gambia Environment House, Jimpex Road Kanifing
Banjul
The Gambia
Tel: +220 4399423/ 4399425
Fax: +220 4399430
Email: dawda.badgie(a t )nea.gm; badgiedawda(a t )gmail.com

Georgia

His Excellency David Songulashvili

Political Focal Point since 2025-03-21
Minister
Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia
#34, Marshal Gelovani Av.
Tbilisi 0159
Georgia
Tel: +995 32 237 8027
Email: info(AT) mepa.gov.ge

Ms. Nino Tkhilava

Operational Focal Point since 2006-04-20
Head of Department
Ministry of Environmental Protection
6, Marshall Geoovani Ave.
Tbilisi 0159
Georgia
Tel: +995 32 272 7250
Email: nino.tkhilava[a t ]mepa.gov.ge; ntkhilava[a t ]gmail.com; lali.titilokashvili[a t ]mepa.gov.ge

Germany

Mrs. Annette Windmeisser

Council Member for the constituency of Germany since 2021-06-23, Political Focal Point
Head of Climate Finance Division
German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development
Stresemannstrabe 94
Berlin 10963
Germany
Email: annette.windmeisser(A T)bmz.bund.de; jan.wilscher(A T)giz.de; nicolas.gundlach(A T)bmz.bund.de; judith.spieth(A T)giz.de

Ghana

Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed

Political Focal Point since 2025-02-14
Minister
Ministry of Environment, Science, and Technology
P.O. Box M232, Ministries-Accra
Accra
Ghana
Tel: +233 30 266 2626
Fax: +233 30 268 8913
Email: wunnamzoya(at)yahoo.co.uk; ibrahim.muhammed(at)mesti.gov.gh

Dr. Peter Justice Dery

Operational Focal Point since 2025-02-14
Director, Environment
Ministry of Environment, Science, and Technology
P.O. Box M 232, Ministries-Accra
Accra
Ghana
Tel: +233 30 266 2626
Fax: +233 30 268 89 13
Email: peterjdery[a t ]yahoo.com; peter.dery[a t ]mesti.gov.gh

Greece

Mr. Gregory Dimitriadis

Political Focal Point since 2019-10-07
Secretary General for International Economic Affairs
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
1 Vasilissis Sofia Av.
Athens 10671
Greece
Tel: +30 210 3684801 / 4802
Email: secgenoffice(at)mfa.gr

Mrs. Christina Charta

Operational Focal Point since 2018-06-28
Head of the Department for International Economic Organisations & Regional Cooperation
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, General Directorate of International Econimic & Trade Policy
Directorate for International Organisations, 1 Kornarou Str.,
Athens 10563
Greece
Tel: +30 210 328 6411
Email: charta(A T)mnec.gr

Grenada

Ms. Nicole Clarke

Operational Focal Point since 2023-10-13
Permanent Secretary (AG)
Ministry of Mobilisation Implementation and Transformation
Building #6, The Financial Complex, The Carenage
St. George 473
Grenada
Tel: +473 435 8665
Email: ps(a t )moit.gov.gd

Guatemala

Ms. Ana Patricia Orantes Thomas

Political Focal Point since 2024-06-24
Ministra de Ambiente y Recursos Naturales
Ministerio de Ambiente y Recursos Naturales
7 Avenida 03-67 Zona 13
Guatemapa 502
Guatemala
Tel: +502 2423 0500 ext. 1200, 1230, 1231
Email: hachinchilla(A T)marn.gob.gt; hmhernandez(A T)marn.gob.gt

Ms. Melanie Mus Figueroa

Operational Focal Point since 2024-06-24
GEF Operational Focal Point/ Master Degree in Public Policy and Development
Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources
Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources 7 Avenue 03-67 Zone 13
Guatemala, Guatemala 502
Guatemala
Tel: + 502 2423 0500
Fax: + 502 53442745
Email: mfigueroa[a t ]marn.gob.gt

Guinea

Mrs. Safiatou Diallo

Political Focal Point since 2023-04-26
Ministre de l’Environnement et du Développement Durable
Ministére de L’Environnement et du Développement Durable
Caleyah lansabouyi BP. 761
Conakry
Guinée
Tel: +224 622153852
Email: safiatoudial56(AT) gmail.com

Mr. Fodé Toure

Operational Focal Point since 2022-08-18
General Director of Environment and Natural Capital Fund
Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development
Neighborhood of Camayenne Town of Dixinn
Conakry 224
Guinea
Tel: +224611512323
Email: fodetoure350(AT) gmail.com; tfodedgfecan(AT) gmail.com

Guinea-Bissau

Mr. Viriato Luis Soares Cassamá

Political Focal Point since 2024-01-05
Minister
Ministry of Environment, Biodiversity and Climate Change
Palácio do Governo, Av. João Bernardo Vieira
Bissau
Guinea-Bissau
Email: cassamavilus at gmail.com

Mr. João Lona Tchedna

Operational Focal Point since 2024-01-05
General Director of the National Environment Institute
Ministry of Environment, Biodiversity and Climate Action
Palácio do Governo, Av. João Bernardo Vieira
Bissau
Guinea-Bissau
Tel: +245 95542007
Email: j_lona(at)yahoo.fr

Guyana

Hon. Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo

Political Focal Point since 2021-01-21
Vice President
Office of the President
Shiv Chanderpaul Drive
Georgetown
Guyana
Tel: +592 227 3102
Email: vpguy2020(AT) gmail.com; tracy.smith.decc(AT) op.gov.gy

Mr. Kemraj Parsram

Operational Focal Point since 2021-07-20
Executive Director
Environmental Protection Agency
Ganges Street, Sophia
Georgetown
Guyana
Tel: +592 225 2062
Email: kparsram[a t ]epaguyana.org

Haiti

Mr. Moise Fils Jean-Pierre

Political Focal Point since 2024-09-23
Minister of Environment
Ministry of Environment
Parc Industriel, Sonapi
Port-Au-Prince HT6110
Haiti
Tel: +509 4898 0453
Email: moise.jeanpierre.mde at primature.gouv.ht; moise.jeanpierre at mde.gouv.ht; moisejp8 at hotmail.com

Mr. Joseph Astrel

Operational Focal Point since 2021-04-15
General Director
Ministry of Environment
Parc Industriel, Sonapi
Port-Au-Prince
Haiti
Tel: +509 36817050
Email: astreljo(a t )yahoo.fr; haitigefofp(a t )gmail.com; moisejp8(a t )hotmail.com

Honduras

Mr. Lucky Halach Medina Estrada

Political Focal Point since 2022-02-16
Minister
Secretaría de Energía, Recursos Naturales, Ambiente y Minas
Edificio Principal, 200 metros al Sur del Estadio Nacional
Tegucigalpa
Honduras
Tel: +504 2232 9200 ext. 201
Email: luckymedina(a t )miambiente.gob.hn; despachoministerial(a t )miambiente.gob.hn; cooperacion(a t )miambiente.gob.hn

Mr. Malcolm Stufkens

Operational Focal Point since 2022-06-03
Subsecretario de Estado
Secretaría de Energía, Recursos Naturales, Ambiente y Minas
100 Metros al Sur del Estadio Nacional
Tegucigalpa, Distrito Central 11101
Honduras
Tel: +504 2232 9200 Ext. 201
Email: malcolmstufkens[a t ]miambiente.gob.hn; subsecretariaambiente[a t ]miambiente.gob.hn; cooperacion[a t ]miambiente.gob.hn

India

Ms. Geetu Joshi

Political Focal Point since 2023-10-17
Advisor
Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India
Room No 62-II, North Block
New Delhi, Delhi 110001
India
Tel: +911123092912
Email: g.sjoshi[a t ]nic.in

Ms. Rajasree Ray

Operational Focal Point since 2025-03-21
Economic Advisor- GEF Operational Focal Point
Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change
Room No. A-650, 6th floor, Agni Wing Indira Paryavaran Bhagwan, Jor Bagh Road
New Delhi 110003
India
Tel: +91 11 20819197
Email: rajasree.r(a t )nic.in; ds.ic-moefcc(a t )gov.in

Indonesia

Mr. Raden Wira Kartono

Political Focal Point since 2021-03-16
Counsellor-Economic Affairs
The Embassy of Republic of Indonesia
2020 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20036
United States
Tel: +202 775 5245
Fax: +202 775 55365
Email: wira at embassyofindonesia.org

Ms. Ibu Laksmi DHEWANTHI

Operational Focal Point since 2015-08-20
Chief Inspector
Ministry of Environment - Environmental Management Agency
Manggala Wanabakti Bld., Bloc 7, 12th Floor, Jl. Gatot Subroto
Jakarta 10270
Indonesia
Email: ldhewanthi at gmail.com; gefsecindonesia at menlhk.go.id; gefsecindonesia at gmail.com; fmasardhi at gmail.com

Iran

Mr. Gholamhossein Darzi

Political Focal Point since 2024-04-02
Director General For International Environment and Sustainable Development Affairs
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
8th West Bldg. Kooshk Mesri St., Ferdowsi Ave.
Tehran
Iran
Tel: +98 21 61154475
Email: gdarzi at yahoo.com

Iraq

H.E. Nazar Mohammed Amedi

Political Focal Point since 2023-04-13
Minister
Ministry of Environment
Baghdad
Iraq
Email: moen.iraq(AT) gmail.com

Dr. Jasim Abdulazeez Humadi ALMOHAMADI

Operational Focal Point since 2016-02-02
Deputy Minister for Environmental Affairs
Ministry of Health and Environment
Almasbah Street / Al-Karad P.O. Box 10062
Baghdad 10069
Iraq
Tel: +00964 01 7177828
Email: moen_iraq(AT) yahoo.com; moen.iraq(AT) gmail.com

Ireland

Mr. Ronan O'Reilly

Political Focal Point since 2024-11-26
Department of the Environment Climate and Communications
29-31 Adelaide Road
Dublin D02X285
Ireland
Email: ronan.oreilly at decc.gov.ie

Israel

His Excellency Ambassador Daniel Carmon

Political Focal Point since 2012-11-26
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(A T)mfa.gov.il

Dr. Sinaia Netanyahu

Operational Focal Point since 2012-11-26
Chief Scientist
Ministry of Environmental Protection
5, Kanfei Nesharim, P.O. Box 34033
Jerusalem 91340
Israel
Tel: + 972 2 655 3755
Email: netanyahu-s at sviva.gov.il

Italy

Ms. Gisella Berardi

Council Member for the constituency of Italy since 2021-11-24, Political Focal Point
Deputy Director, Global Public Goods Office, International Financial Relations Directorate
Ministry of the Economy and Finance, Department of Treasury
Via XX Settembre 97
Rome 00187
Italy
Tel: +39 06 476141
Email: gisella.berardi(A T)mef.gov.it

Jamaica

Ms. Gillian Guthrie

Operational Focal Point since 2014-09-29
Senior Director
Ministry of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change
16 A Halfway Tree Road
Kingston
Jamaica
Tel: +876 633 7522
Fax: +011 876 920 7267
Email: emdmohe(a t )yahoo.com; gillian.guthrie(a t )megjc.gov.jm

Japan

Mr. Takuro Itoigawa

Political Focal Point since 2024-07-02
Deputy Director
Ministry of Finance
3-1-1 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo 100-8940
Japan
Tel: +81 3 3581 4111
Fax: +81 3 5251 2161
Email: takuro.itoigawa at mof.go.jp

Jordan

Mr. Marwan Al-Refai

Operational Focal Point since 2021-03-17
Secretary General
Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation
P.O. Box 555
Amman 11118
Jordan
Tel: +96264634511
Fax: +96264615683
Email: marwan.al-refai(at)mop.gov.jo; maher.abdelrahim(at)mop.gov.jo

Kazakhstan

Mr. Yerlan Nyssanbayev

Political Focal Point since 2024-01-29
Minister
Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources
Mangilik El Avenue 8, The House of Ministries, 14th Entrance
Astana 010000
Kazakhstan
Tel: +7 7172 74 1297
Email: e.nyssanbayev[a t ]ecogeo.gov.kz

Mrs. Saule Sabiyeva

Operational Focal Point since 2023-09-07
Deputy Director of the Climate Policy Department
Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Mangilik El 8
Astana 010000
Kazakhstan
Tel: +7172740258
Email: s.sabiyeva(AT) ecogeo.gov.kz

Kenya

Hon. Aden Duale

Political Focal Point since 2024-08-13
Cabinet Secretary
Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry
P.O. Box 30126 00100
Nairobi
Kenya
Tel: +254 020 2713246
Email: cs(at)environment.go.ke

Dr. Eng. Festus K. Ng’eno

Operational Focal Point since 2023-06-08
Principal Secretary
State Department for Environment and Climate Change
Ragati Road, NHF Building, P.O. Box 30126
Nairobi 00100
Kenya
Tel: +253 20 2730808/9
Fax: +254 20 2734722
Email: psoffice(at)environment.go.ke; festus.k.ngeno(at)environment.go.ke; psofficeenviron(at)gmail.com; vickybetty(at)gmail.com

Kiribati

Ms. Saitofi Mika

Political Focal Point since 2022-11-14
Secretary - MELAD
Ministry of Environment, Lands and Agricultural Development
P.O. Box 234
Bikenibeu, South Tarawa
Kiribati
Tel: +686 752 28211
Email: secretary(A T)melad.gov.ki

Mrs. Nenenteiti Teariki Ruatu

Operational Focal Point since 2018-03-22
Director
Environment and Conservation Division, Ministry of Environment, Lands and Agricultural Development (MELAD)
Melad P.O. Box 234
Bikenibeu, Tarawa
Kiribati
Tel: +686 75228425/ 686
Email: nteariki(at)gmail.com; decd(at)melad.gov.ki

Korea DPR

Mr. Su Hon Choe

Political Focal Point since 2004-03-19
Chairman

National Coordinating Committee for Environment P.O. Box 44, Sungri Street Zungsondong Central District
Pyongyang
Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Tel: + 850-2-3818370
Fax: 011 850 2 3814660
Email:

Mr. Hung Sik Ri

Operational Focal Point since 2004-03-19
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
Email:

Korea, Republic of

Ms. Jin Hui Kim

Operational Focal Point since 2025-04-14
Deputy Director
Ministry of Environment, International Cooperation Bureau
Government Complex Sejong 11, Doum 6-R0
Sejong Self-Governing City 30103
Republic of Korea
Tel: +82 44 201 6976
Fax: +82 44 201 6574
Email: onion97[a t ]korea.kr; yumic[a t ]keiti.re.kr

Kosovo

Mr. Liburn Aliu

Political Focal Point since 2022-10-11
Minister
Ministry of Environment, Spatial Planning and Infrastructure
Bilindja Building, 17th floor
Prishtina 10000
Republic of Kosova
Tel: +383 38 200 32004
Email: liburn.aliu(AT) rks-gov.net

Mr. Baton Begolli

Operational Focal Point since 2021-08-11
Ministry of the Environment
Pristina
Kosovo
Tel: +38344 / +503 914
Email: baton.begolli[a t ]rks-gov.net

Kuwait

Eng. Samirah Mohammad Abdullah Al Kandari

Operational Focal Point since 2024-05-02
Acting Director General
Environment Public Authority (EPA)
P.O. Box 24395
Safat 13104
Kuwait
Tel: +965 22208511
Fax: +965 22208369
Email: dg[a t ]epa.gov.kw

Kyrgyz Republic

Mr. Meder Mashiev

Political Focal Point since 2024-11-03
Minister
Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision
2 Erkindik Str
Bishkek 720040
Kyrgyz Republic
Tel: +996 312 300667
Email: international(at)mnr.gov.kg; bemamo(at)mail.ru

Mr. Mirslav Amankulov

Operational Focal Point since 2024-05-29
Deputy Minister
Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Technical Supervision
Erkindik Boulevard 2
Bishkek
Kyrgyz Republic
Tel: +996 312 300667
Email: international at mnr.gov.kg; omurova at mnr.gov.kg; bemamo at mail.ru

Lao PDR

Mr. Phouvong Luangxaysana

Political Focal Point since 2020-10-30
Vice Minister
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
P.O. Box 7864, Nong Beuk Road
Vientiane Capital 01010
Lao PDR
Email: phouvongl(at)hotmail.com

Ms. Phakkavanh Phissamay

Operational Focal Point since 2022-12-29
Director General, Department of Planning and Finance
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
Vientiane 01010
Lao PDR
Tel: +856 21 263 799
Email: phakkavanh.p(a t )laoepf.org.la; phak.phissamay(a t )gmail.com; bounpakone2020(a t )gmail.com; anouty888(a t )gmail.com

Latvia

Ms. Evita STANGA

Operational Focal Point since 2015-11-11
Political Focal Point since 2015-11-11
Head of Division, International Cooperation and EU Coordination Division
Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development
Peldu Street 25
Riga LV-1494
Latvia
Tel: +371 66016787
Email: evita.stanga(A T)varam.gov.lv

Lebanon

Dr. Elzein Tamara

Operational Focal Point since 2025-02-28
Political Focal Point since 2025-02-28
Minister
Ministry of Environment
Down Town – Lazarieh Center, 8th Floor, Block A 4
Beirut
Lebanon
Tel: +0096 1976555
Fax: +0096 01976535
Email: minister(a t )moe.gov.lb

Lesotho

Mrs. Maphakamile Xingwana

Political Focal Point since 2023-12-07
Principal Secretary
Ministry of Environment and Forestry
7th floor, Post Office Building, P.O. Box 10993
Maseru 1000
Lesotho
Tel: +266 22311054
Fax: +266 22311139
Email: maphakamile.xingwana(at)gov.ls

Ms. Qongqong Hoohlo

Operational Focal Point since 2022-11-04
Acting Director - Department of Environment
Ministry of Environment and Forestry
6th Floor Post Office Building, P.O. Box 10993
Maseru 100
Lesotho
Tel: + 266 223 20534
Fax: +266 223 11139
Email: Qongqong.hoohlo[a t ]gov.ls; qhoohlo[a t ]gmail.com

Liberia

Dr. Emmanuel King Urey Yarkpawolo

Operational Focal Point since 2024-04-01
Acting Executive Director
Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia (EPA)
4th Street, Sinkor
Monrovia
Liberia
Tel: +231 778 165 702
Email: ureyyarkpawolo(AT) epa.gov.lr

Libya

Dr. Ibrahim Alarabi Munir

Political Focal Point since 2021-05-25
Minister of Environment
Ministry of Environment
P.O. Box 83618, El-Gheran
Tripoli
Libya
Tel: +218 92 520 5627
Email: ibr.mohamed(AT) sebhau.edu.ly

Mr. Omar Sharif

Operational Focal Point since 2021-05-25
University of Sabha Staff
Sabha University
Sabha
Libya
Tel: +218928165010
Email: omarsharif(A T)environment.gov.ly; sharif.omar300(A T)gmail.com

Lithuania

Ms. Jolita Meilune

Operational Focal Point since 2007-02-09
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:

Luxembourg

Mr. Miguel Marques

Political Focal Point since 2018-04-27


Luxembourg
Email:

Madagascar

Mr. Max Andonirina Fontaine

Political Focal Point since 2024-03-11
Minister
Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development
BP 3948 Rue Toto Radola, Antsahavola
Antananarivo 101
Madagascar
Email: medd.max.f at gmail.com

Dr. Hery Andriamirado Rakotondravony

Operational Focal Point since 2020-03-18
Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development
BP 3948 Rue Toto-Radola, Antsahavola
Antananarivo 101
Madagascar
Email: hery.rado(at)aol.com

Malawi

Mr. Patrick Liphava

Political Focal Point since 2025-01-22
Chief Debt and Aid Management Officer
Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs
P.O. Box 30049, Capital City
Lilongwe 265
Malawi
Tel: +265993737636
Email: liphava1976(a t )gmail.com

Mr. Evans Njewa

Operational Focal Point since 2024-01-08
Chief Environmental Officer
Ministry of Natural Resources and Climate Change
Private Bag 394, Lilongwe 3
Lilongwe
Malawi
Tel: +26588885324
Email: evansnjewa(a t )gmail.com; mphakalemba(a t )gmail.com

Malaysia

Dr. Noranida Zainal

Political Focal Point since 2024-05-17
Director - Environmental and Natural Resources Division
Ministry of Economy
Federal Territory of Putrajaya
Malaysia
Tel: +603 8090 2515
Email: noranida.zainal(at)ekonomi.gov.my; zawati.zainuddin(at)ekonomi.gov.my; nurashikin.mansor(at)ekonomi.gov.my; mustaqim.shuib(at)ekonomi.gov.my

Ms. Datuk Nor Yahati Binti Awang

Operational Focal Point since 2024-03-22
Deputy Secretary General (Environmental Sustainability)
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability
Aras 10, Blok 11, Kompleks F
Putrajaya 6200
Malaysia
Tel: +603 8091 7244
Email: oryahati(AT) nres.gov.my; martini(AT) nres.gov.my; farid(AT) nres.gov.my; norfazira_s(AT) nres.gov.my; ppi(AT) nres.gov.my

Maldives

Mr. Hassaan Mohamed

Political Focal Point since 2024-01-23
Deputy Minister
Ministry of Climate Change, Environment, and Energy
Green Building, Handhuvaree Hingun
Male 20334
Maldives
Tel: +960 3018300
Fax: +960 3018301
Email: hassaan.mohamed at environment.gov.mv

Ms. Miruza Mohamed

Operational Focal Point since 2014-01-15
Director
Ministry of Environment and Energy
Male' City 20392
Maldives
Tel: + 960 301 8366
Fax: + 960 301 8301
Email: miruza.mohamed(at)environment.gov.mv

Mali

Mr. Bamoussa Kone

Political Focal Point since 2018-08-15
National Director of Development Planning
Ministry of Economy and Finance
Immeuble des Finances ACI 2000 Hamdalaye
Bamako 234
Mali
Tel: +223 20 22 57 53, +223 20 22 53 39
Fax: +223 20 22 77 16
Email: bamoussakone[a t ]yahoo.fr

Mr. Amidou Goita

Operational Focal Point since 2020-03-09
Chef Section Donnees sur l'Environnement
Agence de l'Environnement et du Developpment Durable
Quartier du Fleuve - BP 2357 - Rue 311 - Porte 328
Bamako
Mali
Tel: +223 20 23 10 74
Fax: + 223 20 23 58 67
Email: amidougoita[a t ]gmail.com

Marshall Islands

Ms. Isabela Silk

Political Focal Point since 2024-01-29
Secretary
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Majuro 96960
Marshall Islands
Email: isilk at rmigov.mh

Ms. Moriana Phillips

Operational Focal Point since 2024-01-29
General Manager
RMI Environmental Protection Authority
Majuro 96960
Marshall Islands
Email: morianaphillip.rmiepa(A T)gmail.com; mphillip.epa(A T)rmigov.mh

Mauritania

Mr. Moulaye Brahim Moulaye Driss

Political Focal Point since 2024-09-09
Sécretaire Géneral
Ministére de l’Environnement et du Développement Durable
Rue Mamadou Konate, Lot 01 Immieuble du Government N⁰02 Ilot V. Tevragh Zein
Nouakchott
Mauritania
Tel: +22245290115
Fax: +22245243138
Email: mybradriss(AT) gmail.com

Prof. Mohamed -Yahya Lafdal Chahe

Operational Focal Point since 2024-08-14
Conseiller Technique Cooperation Partenariat
Ministre de l’Environnement et du Developpement Durable
Rue Mamadou Konate, Lot 01 Immeuble du Gouvernment No. 02 Ilot V. Tavragh Zein
Nouakchott
Mauritania
Tel: + 222 46 00 86 86
Fax: 011 222 45 24 31 38
Email: lafdal(AT) environnement.gov.mr

Mauritius

Dr. Renganaden Padayachy

Political Focal Point since 2019-11-20
Minister
Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning and Development
Ground Floor, Old Government Centre
Port Louis 11319
Mauritius
Tel: +230 201 2431
Fax: +230 213 6450
Email: rpadayachy(at)govmu.org; fssecretariat(at)govmu.org

Mr. Anandsing Acharuz

Operational Focal Point since 2024-09-10
Acting Financial Secretary
Ministry of Finance Economic Planning and Development
Ground Floor, New Government House
Port Louis
Mauritius
Tel: +230 260 1328
Fax: +230 211 0096
Email: aacharuz at govmu.org; fssecretariat at govmu.org

Mexico

Ms. Regina Rosales Talamas

Council Member for the constituency of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Venezuela since 2025-01-30, Political Focal Point
General Director of International Fora and Sustainable Finance
Ministry of Finance and Public Credit
Insurgentes Sur No. 1971, Torre III, Piso 3, Col. Guadalupe Inn, Alcaldía Álvaro Obregón
Mexico 01020
Mexico
Tel: +52 55 3688 1873
Email: regina_rosales(AT) hacienda.gob.mx; mexico_gef(AT) hacienda.gob.mx; silvia_gamboa(AT) hacienda.gob.mx

Ms. Gabriela Niño Gόmez

Operational Focal Point since 2024-08-03
Director of Sustainable Finance
Ministry of Finance and Public Credit
Av. Insurgentes Sur, No. 1971, Plaza Inn, Torre III, Piso 3 Col. Guadalupe Inn, Alcaldía Álvaro Obregón
Mexico Sity 01020
Mexico
Tel: +52 55 36 88 19 40
Email: herandy_nino(a t )hacienda.gob.mx

Micronesia

Mr. Jeem Lippwe

Political Focal Point since 2023-02-20
Ambassador/ Permanent Representative
Permanent Mission of Micronesia to the UN
300 E. 42nd Street, Suite 1600
New York, New York 10017
USA
Tel: +212 697 8370
Email: jeemer9er6[a t ]gmail.com

Honorable Mr. Andrew Yatilman

Operational Focal Point since 2008-03-12
Secretary/Minister
Department of Environment, Climate Change and Emergency Management
PS-69
Palikir, Pohnpei FM96941
Micronesia Micronesia
Tel: + 691 320 8814/8815
Fax: 011 691 320 8936
Email: climate(AT) mail.fm; decem.fsm(AT) gmail.com

Moldova

Mrs. Aliona Rusnac

Operational Focal Point since 2024-04-30
Political Focal Point since 2024-04-30
State Secretary
Ministry of Environment
BVD Stefancel Mare 162
Chisinau 2004
Republic of Moldova
Tel: +37322 204564
Email: aliona.rusnac(A T)mediu.gov.md; paula.tatamirov(A T)mediu.gov.md

Mongolia

Mr. Odonbaatar SHIJEEKHUU

Political Focal Point since 2016-08-08
Director, Department of Policy and Planning
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia
Enkhtaivan Avenue 7 A
Ulaanbaatar 14210
Mongolia
Tel: +976 51 261678
Email: dganbold at mfa.gov.mn; dep01-3 at mfa.gov.mn

Mr. Batkhisig Purevdoo

Operational Focal Point since 2024-10-03
Special Envoy on Climate Change
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change
Artsat 624, 4th Khoroo, Khan-Uul District
Ulaanbaatar 17100
Mongolia
Tel: +976 51262830
Email: batkhishig(a t )mecc.gov.mn

Montenegro

Mr. Damjan Ćulafić

Political Focal Point since 2024-10-24
Minister
Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Development of the North
Cetinjski put bb, Eco-efficient building
Podogorica 8100
Montenegro
Email: kabinet(a t )mers.gov.me

Ms. Jelena Ban

Operational Focal Point since 2025-01-13
Head of Climate Change Department
Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development, and Northern Region Development
Cetinjski put bb, Eco-efficient building
Podgorica 81000
Montenegro
Tel: +38269871543
Email: jelena.ban(A T)mers.gov.me

Morocco

Mr. Mohamed Benyahia

Political Focal Point since 2018-04-05
Secretaire General
Secretariat d'Etat charge du Developpement Durable
Number 9, Avenue Al Araar Secteur 16 Hay Riad
Rabat 10000
Morocco
Tel: + 212 37 57 66 47
Fax: 011 212 37 57 04 47
Email: benyahia(A T)environnement.gov.ma; sg(A T)environnement.gov.ma

Mr. Rachid Firadi

Operational Focal Point since 2018-04-05
Director of Partnership, Communication and Cooperation
Secretariat of State in Charge of Sustainable Development
9, Avenue Araar, Secteur 16, Hay Riad
Rabat, Rabat-Sale-Kenitra 10100
Morocco
Tel: +212 5 37576637
Fax: +212 5 37576648
Email: firadienvironnement(a t )gmail.com; firadi(a t )environnement.gov.ma; dpcc(a t )environnement.gov.ma; nassira.rheyati(a t )gmail.com; r.firadi21(a t )gmail.com

Mozambique

Dr. Gustavo Sobrinho Dgedge

Political Focal Point since 2025-03-14
State Secretary of Land and Environment
Ministry of Agriculture, Environment, and Fisheries
Rua da Resisténcia no. 746/47, 9° Andar-Maputo
Maputo 2020
Mozambique
Email: gudgedge(AT) gmail.com

Mr. Eduardo Baixo

Operational Focal Point since 2022-08-31
Head of Department of Mitigation and Low Carbon Development
Ministry of Land and Environment
Rua da Resistencia No 17467, 6º Andar
Maputo 2020
Mozambique
Tel: +258844777322
Email: ebaixo(at)hotmail.com

Myanmar

Mr. Hla Maung THEIN

Operational Focal Point since 2016-10-04
Director General, Environmental Conservation Department
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation
, Office No-58
Nay Pyi Taw, Union Territory 15015
Myanmar
Tel: + 95 67 431326
Fax: 011 95 67 431322
Email: dg.ecd(at)e-monrec.gov.mm

Namibia

Mr. Teofilus Nghitila

Operational Focal Point since 2012-09-06
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: teofilus.nghitila(at)met.gov.na; absnamibia(at)meft.gov.na

Nauru

Mrs. Berilyn Jeremiah

Operational Focal Point since 2018-02-05
Secretary for Department of Environmental Management and Agriculture
Department of Environmental Management and Agriculture
Government Office
Yaren District
Republic of Nauru
Tel: +674 5573369
Email: secretarycienauru(A T)gmail.com; reagan.moses(A T)gmail.com; berilyn.jeremiah(A T)gmail.com; samuel.grundler(A T)gmail.com; branessa(A T)nauruun.org

Nepal

Mr. Ghanshyam Upadhyaya

Political Focal Point since 2025-04-02
Secretary of Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Finance
Singhadurbar
Kathmandu
Nepal
Tel: +977 1 4211161
Email: gupadhyaya(AT) nepal.gov.np

Mr. Dhani Ram Sharma

Operational Focal Point since 2024-08-23
Joint Secretary
International Economic Cooperation Coordination, Ministry of Finance
Singhadurbar
Kathmandu, Bagmati Province 446600
Nepal
Tel: +977 4211837
Fax: +4211165
Email: drsharma(at)mof.gov.np; opbhattarai(at)mof.gov.np; dhundiraj(at)mof.gov.np

Netherlands

Ms. Alexandra Sandra Louiszoon

Political Focal Point since 2023-07-19
Officer
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands
Rijnstraat 8
The Hague
Netherlands
Tel: +31 70 3484 384
Email: aj.louiszoon(AT) minbuza.nl

New Zealand

Ms. Andrea Stewart

Political Focal Point since 2025-02-25
Senior Adviser
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, International Development Group (IDG)
195 Lambton Quay
Wellington 6160
New Zealand
Tel: : +64 4 439 8368
Fax: 011 64 4 439 8517
Email: andrea.stewart[a t ]mfat.govt.nz; james.brennan[a t ]mfat.govt.nz

Nicaragua

Mrs. Heyddy Calderon Palma

Political Focal Point since 2023-04-14
Ministra
Ministerio del Ambiente y los Recursos Naturales (MARENA)
Kilometro - 12 ½ Carretera Norte
Managua
Nicaragua
Tel: +505 22631273
Email: calderonheyddy505 at gmail.com; hcalderon at marena.gob.ni

Mr. Javier Antonio Gutierrez Ramirez

Operational Focal Point since 2024-08-16
Vice Minister
Ministerio del Ambiente y los Recursos Naturales (MARENA)
Kilόmetro 12 ½ Carretera Norte frente a Corporaciones, Zona Franca las Mercedes
Managua 5123
Nicaragua
Tel: +2298 0225
Email: xaviergut at gmail.com

Niger

Dr. Maazou Kamaye

Political Focal Point since 2013-01-14
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 at yahoo.fr

Dr. Mamane Bello

Operational Focal Point since 2024-12-27
Director General of Planning and Programming Development
Ministry of Economy and Finance
F.3.3 Francophonie
Niamey
Republic of Niger
Tel: +227 90 90 99 04
Email: mbello.hima(AT) gmail.com

Nigeria

Mr. Balarabe Abbas Lawal

Political Focal Point since 2023-11-21
Minister
Federal Ministry of Environment
Mabushu Headquarters
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory
Nigeria
Tel: +08033147758
Email: balarabeabbas(A T)yahoo.com

Mr. Stanley Jonah

Operational Focal Point since 2020-10-19
Director
Federal Ministry of Environment
Mabushi
Abuja, FCT 23409
Nigeria
Tel: +2348034500728
Email: husseini.ambo(at)gmail.com

Niue

Ms. Peleni Talagi

Political Focal Point since 2019-03-12
Acting Secretary to Government
Office of the Secretary to Government
PO Box 40
Alofi 9974
Niue Island
Tel: +683 4228
Email: peleni.talagi(A T)gov.nu

Mr. Haden Talagi

Operational Focal Point since 2019-03-12
Director - Department of Environment
Department of Environment
Fonuakula
Alofi
Niue Island
Tel: +683 4021
Email: haden.talagi at gov.nu

North Macedonia

Mr. Izet Mexhiti

Political Focal Point since 2024-08-16
Minister
Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning
Square "Presveta Bogorodica" No. 3
Skopje 1000
North Macedonia
Tel: +389 2 3251 403
Fax: +389 2 3220 165
Email: i.mexhiti at moepp.gov.mk

Mr. Betim Lamallari

Operational Focal Point since 2024-10-30
State Advisor for Investments
Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning
Square "Presveta Bogorodica" no. 3
Skopje 1000
North Macedonia
Tel: +389 2 3251 403
Email: b.lamallari at moepp.gov.mk

Norway

Mr. Jonas Volden Weltan

Council Member for the constituency of Denmark, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway since 2024-04-09, Political Focal Point
Senior Advisor
Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
7, Juniplassen 1 / Victoria Terrasse 7
Oslo N-0251
Norway
Tel: +47 23951189
Email: jonas.volden.weltan(a t )mfa.no; lauren.celine.naville.gisnas(a t )norad.no; lagi(a t )norad.no; lauren.c.gisnas(a t )norad.no; astrid-forberg.ryan(a t )kld.dep.no

Oman

Mr. Younis Al-Hajri

Political Focal Point since 2023-01-05
Director of International Cooperation
Environment Authority
P.O. Box 323
Muscat
Oman
Tel: +968 24404817
Email: icd(at)ea.gov.om

Mr. Ibrahim Ahmed Al-Ajmi

Operational Focal Point since 2023-01-05
Supervisor of Climate Affairs
Climate Affairs, Environment Authority
P.O. Box 323
Muscat
Oman
Tel: +968 24404789
Email: ibrahim.alajmi[a t ]ea.gov.om; sajad95[a t ]hotmail.com

Pakistan

Mr. Zulfiqar Younas

Operational Focal Point since 2024-04-08
Political Focal Point since 2024-04-08
Additional Secretary I
Ministry of Climate Change & Environmental Coordination
2nd floor, LG & RD Complex, G5-2
Islamabad, ICT 44000
Pakistan
Tel: +051 924554
Email: zyounas[a t ]gmail.com; geffocalpoint[a t ]gmail.com

Palau

The Honorable Gustav N Aitaro

Political Focal Point since 2023-02-17
Minister
Ministry of State
P.O. Box 100
Ngerulmud 96939
Palau
Tel: P.O. Box 100 +680 767 2490/2509
Fax: +680 767 2443
Email: ministrymos.rop(at)gmail.com

Ms. Lincy Lee Marino

Operational Focal Point since 2025-03-28
Project Manager
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Environment
P.O. Box 1234
Koror 96940
Palau
Tel: +680 488 3322/ 488 3125
Email: lmarino.mafe(a t )gmail.com

Panama

His Excellency Juan Carlos Navarro

Political Focal Point since 2024-08-19
Ministro
Ministerio de Ambiente
Calle Diego Dominguez, Edif. 804 Albrook, Ancon
Panama
Panama
Tel: +507 500 0855
Email: jcnavarro[a t ]miambiente.gob.pa

Mr. Raul Pinedo

Operational Focal Point since 2021-12-10
Planning Analyst
Ministry of Environment of Panama
Headquarters Building #804, Section Ancon, Broberg Street
Panamá, Albrook 0643-00793
Panamá
Tel: 507 5000855 Ext 6382
Email: rpinedo(at)miambiente.gob.pa

Papua New Guinea

Mr. Jude Tukuliya

Operational Focal Point since 2023-02-13
Managing Director
Conservation and Environment Protection Authority (CEPA)
7th Floor -Dynasty Tower I, Savannah Heights, PO Box 6601, Boroko
Port Moresby, National Capital District
Papua New Guinea
Tel: +675 3014581
Fax: +675 3250182
Email: officeofmd[a t ]cepa.gov.pg

Paraguay

Mr. Carlos Fernández Valdovinos

Political Focal Point since 2024-03-25
Minister
Ministry of Economy and Finance
Avenida Madam Lynch 3500, Esq Reservista de la Guerra del Chaco
Asuncion, Central 1524
Paraguay
Tel: +595 21 287 9000
Fax: +595 21 287 9000
Email: cfernandez(at)hacienda.gov.py; gabinete.mh(at)hacienda.gov.py; fgonzalez(at)hacienda.gov.py; adriana_samaniego(at)hacienda.gov.py

Mrs. Lilian Elizabeth Portillo

Operational Focal Point since 2023-09-11
Director of the Strategic Planning Direction (MADES)
Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development
Avenida Madam Lynch 3500, Esq Reservista de la Guerra del Chaco
Asuncion, Central 1524
Paraguay
Tel: +595 21 287 9000
Fax: +595 21 287 9000
Email: portillo.lilian.mades[a t ]gmail.com; dpe.mades[a t ]gmail.com; dpe[a t ]mades.gov.py

Peru

Mrs. Raquel Soto

Political Focal Point since 2024-06-03
Deputy Minister for Strategic Natural Resources Development
Ministry of Environment
Av. Antonio Miroquesada 425 – Magdalena del Mar
Lima 15076
Peru
Tel: +51 1 611 6000 ext. 1633
Email: rsoto(at)minam.gob.pe; mgrados(at)minam.gob.pe; mrojasc(at)minam.gob.pe

Mr. Mauricio Gonzales

Operational Focal Point since 2024-03-11
Head of the General Office for Cooperation and International Affairs
Ministry of Environment
Av. Antonio Miroquesada 425 - Magdalena del Mar
Lima 15076
Peru
Tel: +51 1 611 6000 ext. 1430
Email: mgonzales[a t ]minam.gob.pe; achang[a t ]minam.gob.pe; yvillanueva[a t ]minam.gob.pe; wdelaguila[a t ]minam.gob.pe

Philippines

Ms. Rosemarie G. Edillon

Political Focal Point since 2022-12-12
Undersecretary, Policy and Planning Group
National Economic and Development Authority
12 St. J. Escriva Drive, Ortigas Center
Pasig City 1605
Philippines
Tel: 632 8631 2148/ +632 86310945 local 410
Email: rgedillon[a t ]neda.gov.ph; &anres-nrd[a t ]neda.gov.ph; dlmaharjan[a t ]neda.gov.ph

Ms. Analiza Rebuelta - Teh

Operational Focal Point since 2009-05-04
Undersecretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Visayas Avenue, Diiman
Quezon City, Metro Manila 1100
Philippines
Tel: + 632 926 8074, + 632 926 8065
Fax: +632 926 8074, + 632 926 8065
Email: elma_eleria(a t )yahoo.com; annateh(a t )denr.gov.ph; conrad.bravante(a t )yahoo.com

Portugal

Ms. Alexandra Ferreira de Carvalho

Political Focal Point since 2008-01-29
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(a t )gri.maotdr.gob.pt; rmc(a t )gpeari.min-financas.pt

Qatar

Mr. Abdullah Al-Muraikhi

Operational Focal Point since 2021-08-02
Environmental Operations Department Director
Ministry of Municipality and Environment
(Baladiya) Tower
Doha
Qatar
Tel: +44263402
Fax: +44207000
Email: amuraikhi(a t )mecc.gov.qa

Rwanda

Mr. Patrick Karera

Political Focal Point since 2020-08-14
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Environment
P.O. Box 3502
Kigali
Rwanda
Email: pkarera at environment.gov.rw

Ms. Juliet Kabera

Operational Focal Point since 2020-08-14
Director General
Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA)
P.O. Box 7436 Kacyiru
Kigali
Rwanda
Tel: +250 252580101
Fax: +250252580017
Email: jkabera(A T)rema.gov.rw; bkabandana(A T)rema.gov.rw

Samoa

Ambassador Aliioiga Feturi Elisaia

Political Focal Point since 2015-08-20
Samoa’s High Commissioner to Fiji
Independent State of Samoa
7 Sawau Street, Bayview Heights
Suva
Fiji
Tel: +769-8081249
Email: elisaiafeturi(a t )gmail.com; feturi(a t )mfat.gov.ws

Ms. Frances Reupena

Operational Focal Point since 2021-04-12
Chief Executive Officer
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
Apia
Samoa
Tel: +67200
Email: fran.reupena[a t ]mnre.gov.ws; bernadette.amosa[a t ]mnre.gov.ws

Sao Tome and Principe

Mr. Darnel Helio De Sousa Baia

Council Member for the constituency of Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Congo DR, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Sao Tome and Principe since 2023-02-16, Operational Focal Point
Operational Focal Point since 2023-02-16
Chemical Engineer
Directorate General for Environment and Climate Action
Avenida Kwamne Nkrumah Ponta Mina
Sao Tome 1023
Sao Tome and Principe
Email: darnelbaia(a t )sapo.pt

Ms. Nilda Borges Da Mata

Political Focal Point since 2024-06-18
Minister
Ministry of the Environment
Av. Marginal 12 de Julio
Sao Tome 1023
Sao Tome and Principe
Email: nildamata2011(at)gmail.com

Senegal

Mr. Baba Drame

Operational Focal Point since 2019-11-12
Directeur de l'Environnement et des Establissements classes
Ministere de l'Environnement et du Developpement Durable
Parc Forestier de Hann-B.P. 4055
Dakar
Senegal
Tel: +221 33 859 14 58 / +221 33 826 01 17 / +221 77 518 03 13
Email: babadrame(AT) gmail.com

Serbia

Ms. Irena Vujović

Political Focal Point since 2023-01-23
Minister
Ministry of Environmental Protection
2, Mihajla Pupina Blvd.
Belgrade 11070
Republic of Serbia
Tel: +381 11 3110271
Email: eko.kabinet(a t )eko.gov.rs

Ms. Sandra Dokić

Operational Focal Point since 2020-12-28
State Secretary
Ministry of Environmental Protection
2, Mihajla Pupina Blvd.
Belgrade 11070
Serbia
Tel: +371 11 3110 895
Email:

Seychelles

Mr. Maurice Loustau-Lalanne

Political Focal Point since 2010-08-31
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(A T)seychelles.net

Mr. Denis Eddy Matatiken

Operational Focal Point since 2025-04-01
Principal Secretary for Environment
Ministry of Agriculture, Climate Change, and Environment
Environment Department, P.O. Box 445
Victoria, Mahe 248
Seychelles
Tel: +248467500
Fax: +248467064
Email: ps at env.gov.sc

Sierra Leone

Dr. Abu Bakar Siddiq Massaquoi

Political Focal Point since 2024-05-06
Executive Chairman
Environment Protection Agency, Sierra Leone
38 Freetown Road, Wilberforce, Wilberforce Village
Freetown 232
Sierra Leone
Tel: +23276047000
Email: ab.massaquoi(A T)epa.gov.sl; massaquoiabubakar(A T)gmail.com

Mr. Sheku Mark Kanneh

Operational Focal Point since 2020-03-23
Assistant Director, National Climate Change Secretariat
Environment Protection Agency Sierra Leone
C/O 21 Old Railway Line Brookfields
Freetown 232
Sierra Leone
Tel: +232 78 411851
Email: sheku.kanneh(a t )epa.gov.sl; shekkanneh(a t )gmail.com

Slovak Republic

His Excellency Peter Ziga

Political Focal Point since 2012-06-29
Minister
Ministry of Environment of the Slovak Republic
Nam. L. Stura 1
Bratislava 81235
Slovakia
Email:

Mrs. Miroslava Hruskova

Operational Focal Point since 2012-06-29
PHDR, CSC.
Ministry of Environment of the Slovak Republic
Nam.L. Stura 1
Bratislava, Slovakia 81235
Slovakia
Tel: +421--314-300
Fax: +421-2-5956 2110
Email: mirka.hruskova(AT) enviro.gov.sk

Slovenia

Ms. Barbara Knapič Navarrete

Operational Focal Point since 2022-03-23
Political Focal Point since 2022-03-23
Secretary
Ministry of Finance
Zupančičeva 3
Ljubljana 1000
Slovenia
Tel: +386 1 3696681
Email: barbara.knapic[a t ]gov.si; natasa.anderlic[a t ]gov.si

Solomon Islands

Mr. Noel Martin Matea

Political Focal Point since 2021-08-17
Deputy Permanent Representative/Minister Counsellor
Solomon Islands Permanent Mission to the United Nations
685 Third Avenue 11th Floor, Suite 1105
New York, New York 10017
United State of America
Email: nmatea(a t )solomons.com

Mr. Chanel Iroi

Operational Focal Point since 2013-10-02
Deputy Secretary
Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology
P.O.Box 21
Honiara
Solomon Islands
Tel: + 677 20331/ 23031
Fax: + 677 28054
Email: c.iroi at met.gov.sb

Somalia

H.E. Lt. Gen Bashir Mohamed Jama

Political Focal Point since 2025-02-03
Minister
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change
Abdiaziz District
Mogadishu, Banaadir
Somalia
Tel: +00252612444442
Email: minister(a t )moecc.gov.so;

Mr. Abdullahi Godah Barre

Operational Focal Point since 2025-02-03
Principle Adviser
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change
Abdiaziz District
Mogadishu
Somalia
Tel: +00252619444447
Email: godah[a t ]moecc.gov.so

South Africa

Ms. Nomfundo Tshabalala

Political Focal Point since 2021-03-26
Director-General
Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment
Private Bag X447
Pretoria 0001
South Africa
Tel: +27 12 339 9007
Email: dg[a t ]environment.gov.za

Mr. Stuart Mangold

Operational Focal Point since 2025-02-06
Chief Policy Advisor International Governance and Resource Mobilisation
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Environment House, 473 Steve Biko Road, Arcadia
Pretoria, Gauteng 0083
South Africa
Tel: +27 12 399 9243
Fax: +27 12 359 3611
Email: smangold(AT) dffe.gov.za

South Sudan

Mr. David Batali Oliver

Operational Focal Point since 2013-04-27
Director for Pollution Control
Ministry of Enviroment
Juba
South Sudan
Tel: + 211 955 181 821, + 211 912 902 891
Email: db_oliver(a t )ymail.com

Spain

Mr. Ramón López Pérez

Council Member for the constituency of Greece, Ireland, Portugal, Spain since 2023-06-05, Political Focal Point
Operational Focal Point since 2023-06-05
Adviser
Ministry of Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation
Madrid 28014
Spain
Tel: +34 916038173
Email: rlopez(a t )economia.gob.es

Sri Lanka

Hon.Eng. Naseer Ahamed

Political Focal Point since 2022-11-18
Minister of Environment
Ministry of Environment
No. 416/C/1, Sobadam Piyasa, Robert Gunawardana Mawatha
Battaramulla
Sri Lanka
Tel: +94 11 2034131
Fax: +94 11 2879954
Email: minister(AT) env.gov.lk

Mr. B. K. Prabhath Chandrakeerthi

Operational Focal Point since 2024-01-04
Secretary
Ministry of Environment
No. 416/c/1, Sobadam Piyasa, Robert Gunawardana Mawatha
Battaramulla
Sri Lanka
Tel: +94 11 2034121/ +94 11 2034122
Fax: +94 11 2879944
Email: sec(AT) env.gov.lk; dirir(AT) env.gov.lk

St. Kitts And Nevis

Dr. Marcus Natta

Political Focal Point since 2023-10-10
Cabinet Secretary
Cabinet Secretariat
Government Headquarters
Basseterre
St, Kitts
Tel: +1 869 467 1167
Email: marcus.natta(at)gov.kn

Mrs. Colincia Levine

Operational Focal Point since 2024-02-21
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Environment, Climate Action, and Constituency Empowerment
Unit C21 Sands Complex
Basseterre
Saint Kits and Nevis
Tel: +1 869 467 1178
Email: colincia.levine(a t )gov.kn

St. Lucia

Ms. Anita Montoute

Political Focal Point since 2020-09-25
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Education, Innovation, Gender Relations and Sustainable Development
Georgianna Court Building, John Compton Highway
Castries
St. Lucia
Tel: +1 758 468 5840/ +1 758 717 1231
Email: anitamontoute.dsd(at)gmail.com

Mr. Eulampius Frederick

Operational Focal Point since 2024-05-08
Chief Technical Officer
Department of Sustainable Development
Ground Floor, Georgianna Court Building, John Compton Highway
Castries LC02 501
St. Lucia
Tel: +1 758 468 5870
Email: efrederick.gosl[a t ]gmail.com

St. Vincent and Grenadines

Honourable Carlos James

Political Focal Point since 2023-08-11
Minister
Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Sustainable Development and Culture
2nd Floor, National Insurance Services Building, Upper Bay Street
Kingstown
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Tel: +784 457 1502
Email: tourism[a t ]gov.vc; carlosjames[a t ]gov.vc

Mrs. Janeel Miller-Findlay

Operational Focal Point since 2014-02-07
Director, Sustainable Development Unit
Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Sustainable Development & Culture
Administrative Complex, Bay Street
Kingstown ,VC0100
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Tel: +1784 485 6992
Email: svgenvprojects(A T)gmail.com; janeel.miller(A T)gmail.com

Sudan

Mr. Galal Ahmed

Political Focal Point since 2022-03-07
Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning
Sudan Khartoum Alijama Street, P.O. Box 298
Khartoum 011
Sudan
Tel: +249 183780675
Fax: +249 183780675
Email: galalomer(at)hotmail.com

Dr. Mona Ahmed

Operational Focal Point since 2022-08-24
Secretary General
Higher Council for Environment and Natural Resources
P.O.Box 10488
Khartoum 11111
Sudan
Tel: +249249 183784279
Email: hcenr2005 at yahoo.com

Suriname

Mr. Marciano Dasai

Political Focal Point since 2023-09-08
Minister
Ministry of Spatial Planning and Environment
Prins Hendrikstraat #22
Paramaribo
Suriname
Tel: +597 522020
Email: secmin(A T)rom.gov.sr

Ms. Vanuessa Gefferie

Operational Focal Point since 2023-09-08
Permanent Secretary for General and Financial Affairs
Ministry of Spatial Planning and Environment
Paramaribo
Suriname
Tel: +597 424076
Email: vanuessa.gefferie at rom.gov.sr; secdir.milieu at rom.gov.sr

Switzerland

Ms. Lucretia Landmann

Operational Focal Point since 2021-01-19
Senior Policy Advisor
Federal Office for the Environment
Bern CH-3003
Switzerland
Tel: +41 58 46 30208
Fax: + 41 58 463 03 49
Email: lucretia.landmann(a t )bafu.admin.ch

Syria

Mr. Moutaz Douaji

Operational Focal Point since 2021-02-11
Deputy Minister
Ministry of Local Administration and Environment
P.O. Box 3773
Damascus
Syria
Email: doumoutaz02[a t ]gmail.com

Tajikistan

Mr. Sheralizoda Bahodur

Operational Focal Point since 2021-03-30
Political Focal Point since 2021-03-30
Chairman
Committee of Environmental Protection Under the Government of The Republic of Tajikistan
5/1 Shamsi Street
Dushanbe 734003
Tajikistan
Tel: +99237 2364059; 2362561
Fax: +99237 2362561
Email: ceptjd(at)gmail.com; chairman(at)tajnature.tj; akramov.ub(at)gmail.com

Tanzania

Ms. Mary Maganga

Political Focal Point since 2021-10-08
Permanent Secretary
Vice President's Office
P.O. Box 2502
Dodoma 40406
United Republic of Tanzania
Tel: +255 22 2113857
Fax: +255 22 2113856
Email: ps(AT) vpo.go.tz; mary.maganga(AT) vpo.go.tz

Ms. Kemilembe Mutasa

Operational Focal Point since 2023-10-06
Director of Environment
Vice President’s Office
P.O. Box 2502
Dodoma 255
United Republic of Tanzania
Tel: +255 026 2329006
Fax: 255 026 2329007/2963150
Email: kemilembe.mutasa(A T)vpo.go.tz

Thailand

Ms. Pinsuda Jayanama

Political Focal Point since 2024-07-18
Director General
Department of International Organization - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
443 Sri Ayudhya Road
Bangkok 10400
Thailand
Tel: +66 2 203 5000 Ext 12106
Email: interorg03 at mfa.go.th; saraban1000 at mfa.go.th

Mr. Jatuporn Buruspat

Operational Focal Point since 2019-10-16
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
92 Soi Phahon Yothin 7, Phahon Yothin road
Bangkok 10400
Thailand
Tel: +66 2 278 8544
Fax: +66 2 278 8545
Email: th.gefofp(A T)gmail.com; p_rakkamo(A T)yahoo.com; tippamars(A T)gmail.com

Timor Leste

Mr. Demetrio Do Amaral De Carvalho

Political Focal Point since 2023-02-01
State Secretary of Environment
Coordinating Ministry of Economic Affair, Secretariat of State for Environment
Edifisio do Fomento Rua: Dom Boa Ventura, Nu. 16, Mandarin-Dili
Dili 8800
Timor-Leste
Tel: +670 3311473
Email: demetrio.carvalho(a t )oitavo.gov.tl; maulapa(a t )yahoo.com

Mr. Joao Carlos Soares

Operational Focal Point since 2012-06-20
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: soaresjoaocarlos[a t ]ymail.com

Togo

Mr. Comlan Awougnon

Operational Focal Point since 2018-11-05
Directeur des Affaires Administratives et Financiers
Ministere de l”Environnement et des Ressources Forestieres
01BP 4825
Lome
Togo
Tel: +228 90 13 45 04; +00 228 22 27 87 99
Fax: +228 22 21 03 33
Email: eawougnon(a t )yahoo.fr

Tonga

Hon. Ha’akavameiliku

Political Focal Point since 2023-09-21
Prime Minister and Acting Minister for MEIDECC
Ministry of MEIDECC
Nuku’alofa
Tonga
Tel: +676 28 170
Email: folaosi(a t )gmail.com; lupe.matoto(a t )gmail.com

Mr. Sione Akauola

Operational Focal Point since 2023-09-21
Chief Executive Officer
Ministry of MEIDECC
Nuku’alofa
Tonga
Tel: +676 28 170
Email: folaosi[a t ]gmail.com; lupe.matoto[a t ]gmail.com

Trinidad and Tobago

Mrs. Aarti Bedassie -Maharaj

Political Focal Point since 2024-11-07
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Planning and Development
Level 14, Eric Williams Financial Building, Independence Square
Port-of-Spain
Trinidad and Tobago
Tel: 868 612 3999 ext. 2016/1329
Email: aarti.bedassie-maharaj(a t )planning.gov.tt; mpd_pssecretariat(a t )planning.gov.tt

Mr. Hayden ROMANO

Operational Focal Point since 2017-01-09
Managing Director
Environmental Management Authority
#8 Elizabeth Street, St. Clair
Port of Spain
Trinidad and Tobago
Tel: +1 868 628 8042
Fax: +1 868 628 9122
Email: hromano(a t )ema.co.tt; cclarence(a t )ema.co.tt; tdaly(a t )ema.co.tt

Tunisia

Ms. Rifka Khleyfi

Political Focal Point since 2023-08-02
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad
Avenue de la Ligue des Etat Arabes, North Hitlon
Tunis 1030
Tunisia
Tel: +216 289 356/ 216 974 47552
Email: k.refka(AT) yahoo.fr

Mrs. Sabria Bnouni Ben Ammar

Operational Focal Point since 2012-01-30
Director General for International Cooperation
Ministry of Environment
Cite administrative, rue du Developpement, Cite El Khadra
Tunis 1003
Tunisia
Tel: + 216 70 243923
Fax: 011 216 70 728 655
Email: sabria.bnouni at mineat.gov.tn; sabriabnouni at gmail.com

Turkmenistan

Mr. Charygeldi Babanyyazov

Political Focal Point since 2023-08-03
Minister
Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan
92, Archabil Avenue
Ashgabat 744000
Turkmenistan
Tel: +993 12 44 80 04
Fax: +993 12 44 80 05
Email: mnptm.dcep(A T)gmail.com

Mr. Nury Jumashov

Operational Focal Point since 2023-12-18
Deputy Minister
Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan
92 Archabil Avenue
Ashgabat 74000
Turkmenistan
Tel: +933 12 44 80 11, 44 80 14
Email: eco.turkmenistan at gmail.com

Tuvalu

Honorable Dr. Maina Vakafua Talia

Political Focal Point since 2024-07-16
Minister
Ministry of Home Affairs, Climate Change, Culture, Environment & Waste Management
Government Building, Vaiaku
Funafuti
Tuvalu
Tel: +688 20175
Email: mtalia at gov.tv

Ms. Pepetua Latasi

Operational Focal Point since 2024-07-16
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Home Affairs, Climate Change, and Environment
Government Building, Vaiaku
Funafuti
Tuvalu
Tel: +688 20175
Email: platasi(at)gov.tv

Türkiye

Mr. Kerem Dönmez

Political Focal Point since 2022-11-25
Director General of Foreign Economic Relations
Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Treasury and Finance
İnönü Bulvari No: 36 Emek
Ankara 06510
Türkiye
Tel: +90 312 2047362
Fax: +90 312 2047366
Email: kerem.donmez(at)hmb.gov.tr; iklim(at)hmb.gov.tr

Mr. Ahmet Bağci

Operational Focal Point since 2024-01-19
Deputy Minister - DR
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
Tarim Ve Orman Bakanliği, Üniversiteler Mah Dumlupinar Bulvari, No: 161, Çankaya/Ankara
Ankara 06800
Türkiye
Tel: Türkiye
Fax: Türkiye
Email: ahmet.bagci(at)tarimorman.gov.tr

Uganda

Mr. Patrick Ocailap

Operational Focal Point since 2013-05-28
Political Focal Point since 2013-05-28
Acting Deputy Secretary to the Treasury
Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development
P.O. Box 8147
Kampala
Uganda
Tel: +256 414 232 317, + 256 414 707 106
Fax: 011 256 414 343 023
Email: Patrick.ocailap at finance.go.ug

Ukraine

Ms. Olha Yukhymchuk

Political Focal Point since 2025-01-14
Deputy Minister for European Integration
Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine
35 Mytropolyta V. Lypkivskogo Str.
Kyiv 03035
Ukraine
Tel: +044 594 91 18
Email: yukhymchuk.o at mepr.gov.ua

Mr. Volodymyr Voloshaniuk

Operational Focal Point since 2024-09-20
Acting Director of the Department for European Integration, Internal Cooperation and Circular Economy
Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources
35 Mytropolyta V. Lypkivskogo Str.
Kyiv 01648
Ukraine
Tel: +044 594 91 28
Email: voloshaniuk.v(AT) mepr.gov.ua; v.voloshaniuk(AT) gmail.com

United Kingdom

Mr. Ben Green

Council Member for the constituency of United Kingdom since 2019-05-02, Donor Participants (Replinishment)
Senior Responsible Officer for GEF
Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)
Abercrombie House, Eaglesham Road, East Kilbride
Glasgow, Scotland G758EA
The United Kingdom
Tel: +07990 783968
Email: ben.green1(at)fcdo.gov.uk; charlie.makin(at)defra.gov.uk; simon.jeavons(at)fcdo.gov.uk; aliya.alikhanbayova(at)fcdo.gov.uk

United States

Ms. Abigail Demopulos

Council Member for the constituency of United States since 2022-06-21, Political Focal Point
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20220
United States
Email: abigail.demopulos(at)treasury.gov; eli.binder(at)treasury.gov

Uruguay

Mrs. Beatriz Núñez

Political Focal Point since 2023-04-19
Director of Environment
Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Uruguay
Montevideo, Colonia 1206
Uruguay
Tel: +598 2902 9468
Email: medio.ambiente(a t )mrree.gub.uy; matias.paolino(a t )mrree.gub.uy

Mr. Edgardo Ortuño

Operational Focal Point since 2025-03-11
Minister
Ministry of Environment
Juncal 1385 - Piso 11
Montevideo
Uruguay
Tel: +598 2 917 33 80
Email: secretaria.ministro(at)ambiente.gub.uy; judith.torres(at)ambiente.gub.uy; maureen.bidart(at)ambiente.gub.uy

Uzbekistan

Mr. Aziz Abdukhakimov

Political Focal Point since 2023-02-27
Minister
Ministry of Natural Resources of the Republic of Uzbekistan
7A, Bunyodkor Street
Tashkent 100043
Uzbekistan
Tel: +998 71 207 0770 ext. 1001
Email: abdukhakimov(at)eco.gov.uz; info(at)uznature.uz

Mr. Jakhongir Talipov

Operational Focal Point since 2019-09-06
Head of Department - GEF OFP
Ministry of Natural Resources - International Cooperation and Projects
A, Bunyodkor Str.
Tashkent 100043
Republic of Uzbekistan
Tel: +998 71 207 0770 ext. 7010#
Email: jakhongirtalipov[a t ]gmail.com

Vanuatu

Mr. Yvon BASIL

Political Focal Point since 2016-03-21
Acting Director General
Government of the Republic of Vanuatu
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and External Trade PMB 9051
Port Vila
Vanuatu
Tel: +678 33180
Email: ybasil(AT) vanuatu.gov.vu

Mrs. Rolenas Tavue Baereleo

Operational Focal Point since 2024-05-31
Acting Director
Department of Environmental Protection and Conservation otection and Conservation
Port Vila
Vanuatu
Tel: +678 33430
Email: rbaereleo(AT) vanuatu.gov.vu

Venezuela

Viceministro Ruben Dario Molina

Political Focal Point since 2021-11-22
Despacho del Viceministro para Temas Multilaterales
Ministerio del Poder Popular para Relaciones Exteriores
Avenida Urdaneta, Esquina de Carmelitas, Torre MRE, 1010
Caracas
Venezuela
Tel: +58 212 802 8000; ext. 6151
Fax: +58 212 806 4306
Email: dir.asuntosmultilaterales[a t ]mppre.gob.ve; despacho.temasmultilaterales[a t ]gmail.com

Mr. Miguel Serrano

Operational Focal Point since 2020-02-03
Director de Integracion y Asuntos Internacionales
Ministerio del Poder Popular para el Ecosocialismo
Centro Simon Bolivar, Torre Sur, Piso 29, El Silencio, Oficina 18-05
Caracas, Distrito Capital 1010
Venezuela
Tel: +58 4120298884
Email: oiai.minec at gmail.com; cooperacioninternacionalminec at gmail.com

Viet Nam

Mr. Tran Quay Kien

Political Focal Point since 2024-05-15
Deputy Minister
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Viet Nam
10 Ton That Thuyet, Nam Tu Liem
Hanoi
Viet Nam
Tel: +84 24 3795 6868
Fax: +84 24 3835 9221
Email: tqkien(A T)monre.gov.vn

Mr. Thuan Duc Nguyen

Operational Focal Point since 2018-12-10
Director
Viet Nam Environment Protection Fund, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Viet Nam
6th floor, 85 Nguyen Chi Thanh
Ha Noi
Viet Nam
Tel: +84 24 39426328
Fax: +84 24 39426329
Email: ndthuan[a t ]monre.gov.vn; thuanmonre[a t ]gmail.com

Yemen

Mr. Taofeq Al-Sharjbe

Political Focal Point since 2019-10-28
Acting Minister
Ministry of Water and Environment
Aden-Ministry of Water and Environment, Khormakser, 22 villa
Aden
Republic of Yemen
Tel: 967224371
Fax: 967224371
Email: tawfeeq0009(at)gmail.com; mwe(at)mwe-ye.org

Mr. Faisal S. Obaid Al-thalabi

Operational Focal Point since 2022-04-20
Acting EPA Chairman
Ministry of Water and Environment
Aden
Yemen
Tel: +967 77 763 9756
Email: althalabif14 at gmail.com; info at epa-ye.org; mwe at mwe-ye.org

Zambia

Mr. Mabvuto Sakala

Political Focal Point since 2019-10-30
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Water Development, Sanitation & Environmental Protection
Mukuba Pension House, Dedan Kimathi Road, P.O. Box 5028
Lusaka 10101
Zambia
Tel: +260 211 235 359
Fax: +260 211 235 359
Email: vuties[a t ]yahoo.co.uk; mabvuto.sakala[a t ]gov.zm

Mr. Richard Mfumu Lungu

Operational Focal Point since 2025-01-06
Ministry of Water Development, Sanitation, and Environmental Protection
Lusaka 10101
Zambia
Email: mfumurichard(A T)yahoo.co.uk; mfumu.lungu(A T)mgee.gov.zm

Zimbabwe

Mr. Tanyaradzwa Mundoga

Operational Focal Point since 2017-03-02
Political Focal Point since 2017-03-02
Acting Director and GEF Operational Focal Point
Department of Wildlife and Forest Resources Management
11th Floor Kaguvi Building Cnr 4th and Central Avenue, Private Bag 7753, Causeway
Harare
Zimbabwe
Tel: + 263 470 1681-3
Fax: 011 263 4 791 759
Email: tmundoga at gmail.com