Sandith Samarasinghe is the Pacific & Indian Ocean Regional Director for the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) and the Vulnerable Twenty Group (V20), organizations dedicated to addressing climate change challenges faced by vulnerable nations. Based in Melbourne, Australia, he plays a pivotal role in coordinating climate resilience and sustainable development efforts across the Pacific and Indian Ocean regions. Samarasinghe holds a degree from the University of Canberra, underscoring his commitment to environmental advocacy and international cooperation.
He is also a former Sri Lankan diplomat and politician. He has served as a Monitoring MP at the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Christian Affairs, and the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Wildlife and Divisional Development in Sri Lanka. He also served as the Consul General of Sri Lanka in Melbourne, Australia, with jurisdiction over Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania.Sandith Samarasinghe is the Pacific & Indian Ocean Regional Director for the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) and the Vulnerable Twenty Group (V20), organizations dedicated to addressing climate change challenges faced by vulnerable nations. Based in Melbourne, Australia, he plays a pivotal role in coordinating climate resilience and sustainable development efforts across the Pacific and Indian Ocean regions. Samarasinghe holds a degree from the University of Canberra, underscoring his commitment to environmental advocacy and international cooperation.
He is also a former Sri Lankan diplomat and politician. He has served as a Monitoring MP at the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Christian Affairs, and the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Wildlife and Divisional Development in Sri Lanka. He also served as the Consul General of Sri Lanka in Melbourne, Australia, with jurisdiction over Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania.