Head Office Divisions

Coastal monitoring, research, investigation and design are the of Coastal Research & Design Division. Coastal Zone of the island is monitored and explored for identification of social, economical, and environmental issues and trends. Researches, on identified issues, are then performed to discover the facts for formulation of solutions. Shoreline investigations with analysis of hydrodynamics and geomorphology are performed for formulation of shoreline stabilization and development projects. More dynamic and sensitive coastal regions are modeled either physically or numerically for more realistic solutions. With the increasing trend of coastal disasters, coastal risks are analyzed and preparedness, adaptation and mitigation measures are being developed. Coastal Information System is maintained with spatially and temporally distributed coastal data and information and shared among public and private, who are active in the coastal zone for better decision making. Coastal Web has been developed and updated with current information.

Shore and the Coastal Environment are the basic resources, which differentiate the Coastal Zone from the inland. The shoreline and the Coastal Environment should be managed, dealing carefully with the natural environmental processes, to enhance the Coastal Resources for best suit uses. The Coastal Works Division is responsible for the implementation of Shoreline Management Projects and maintenance of the existing coast protective structures. The Shoreline and the existing coast protective structures should also be maintained and rehabilitated to the National Standard. The regional presence through Area Coastal Engineers is assured for the implementation of programs of the Department.

The Coastal Resource Management Division is responsible for the functions and activities in respect of the administration and custody of the coastal zone particularly in public & private developments with the utilization of coastal resources. Development Regulatory System is implemented for assessing the development activities within the coastal zone in the senses of sustainable uses of the resources, and mitigation of the environmental impacts. The division is also responsible for the formulation and implementation of Special Area Management Plans (SAMP) integration with the other relevant agencies and the community. In the plans, strategies and policies are introduced as solutions for user conflicts, social, cultural, economic, and environmental problems. Further the public make aware regarding the importance and sensitivity of the coastal environment.

For the achievement of the department goals, the human resource management is most important. Evaluation of the staff adequacy and assessment of their capabilities to carry out the programs and activities should be done periodically for filling the gaps by recruiting the staff and training them for the identified areas. The Administration Division is responsible for the Human Resource Management in the department, not only to address the above matters, but also the promotions, transfers, discipline of the staff members and making comfort working environment to keep them happier.

The finance division holds the responsibility of overall financial management of the Department. The prime objectives of the division are to finance the departmental activities within the budgetary allocations, maintaining of proper sets of accounts, submission of accurate financial information for the higher authorities for decision making purposes, communicating with the General Treasury and the Ministry. It also holds responsibility for all procurement of the Department.

The Monitoring and Evaluation division holds the responsibility of ensuring information availability for decision making to achieve targets according to the Annual program with routine collection, processing, interpretation and dissemination the activities according to the annual plan of the Department. In addition, Preparation of Action plans, Annual Program, Also provide Procurement plan, Monthly progress reports, annual Report, and other documents relevant to the Budget department and Line Ministry.

Providing legal advice and doing related legal work with the legal provisions of the Coastal Conservation Coastal Resource Management Act. appearing in court on behalf of the department in necessary cases, coordinating with the Attorney General's Department. Coordinating with other Stake Holder institutions regarding legal matters and aware the police and other institutions about the legal provisions of the Coastal Conservation Act.