Focal Points

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Contacts below are organized by country

Pakistan

Ms. Aisha Humera Ch.

Political Focal Point since 2026-02-26
Secretary, MoCC&EC
Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination
Islamabad
Pakistan

Mr. Mahmood Hassan

Operational Focal Point since 2026-02-26
Additional Secretary-II, MoCC&EC
Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination
Islamabad
Pakistan

Palau

The Honorable Gustav N Aitaro

Political Focal Point since 2023-02-17
Minister
Ministry of State
P.O. Box 100
Ngerulmud 96939
Palau

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

Palestinian Authority

Mr. Zaghloul Samhan

Political Focal Point since 2026-03-15
Chairman
Environment Quality Authority
Albireh – Ramallah
State of Palestine

Mr. Samer Kalbouneh

Operational Focal Point since 2026-03-15
Acting Director General for Projects and Climate Change
Environment Quality Authority
Albireh – Ramallah
State of Palestine

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

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

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

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

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

Peru

Mrs. Carmen Vegas

Political Focal Point since 2026-05-11
Vice Minister of Strategic Development of Natural Resources
Ministry of Environment
Lima
Peru

Mrs. Mariela Cánepa

Operational Focal Point since 2026-05-11
Ministry Advisor
Ministry of Environment
Av. Antonio Miroquesada 425 – Magdalena del Mar
Lima 15076
Peru

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

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

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