Delays In Approving UN-Backed Research Vessel Raise Concerns Over Sri Lanka’s Marine Resource Management - Colombo Telegraph

Sri Lanka blocks UN ocean resources research vessel's visit ; Loses $1 million UN funds • Sri Lanka Brief

UN has urged the Ministry to reconsider and allow the mission to proceed under the UN flag Sri Lanka at risk of losing $1 million UN funds, undermining key climate programmes and could result in delay any future such visit until after 2030 The research vessel F. Nansen is set to visit Sri Lanka from July 15 to August 20, 2025 following a request from the SL government on November 24, 2023. Ministry of Fisheries on May 19, 2025, informed the FAO …

Delays In Approving UN-Backed Research Vessel Raise Concerns Over Sri Lanka’s Marine Resource Management - Colombo Telegraph

By Ayesh Indranath Ranawaka – Ayesh Indranath Ranawaka In a concerning turn of events, Sri Lanka’s government has yet to grant approval for the arrival of the _Dr. Fridtjof Nansen_, a state-of-the-art Norwegian research vessel operating under the United Nations. This delay has sparked deep concern among marine experts and stakeholders, especially given the vessel’s critical role in sustainable fisheries and oceanic research. Previously, a one-ye…