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Japan allocates $1.33 million to aid communities impacted by cyclones in Sri Lanka.
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – In a significant collaboration, Akio Isomata, the Japanese ambassador to Sri Lanka, and Azusa Kubota Tachiiri from UNDP Sri Lanka have formalized an agreement aimed at aiding communities impacted by cyclones in the region. The agreement, which was signed in the presence of the Secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration, allocates…
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Sri Lanka must prioritize community-focused strategies for climate resilience, says think tank.
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – A recent analysis has revealed that Sri Lanka’s infrastructure for early warning systems related to climate disasters is insufficient, heightening the vulnerability of communities beyond the immediate effects of such disasters. This finding was presented by a think tank advocating for solutions centered around community engagement. The Regional Centre for Strategic Studies…
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Sri Lanka Introduces Groundbreaking Legislation to Hold Plastic Manufacturers Accountable
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE — The Sri Lankan government is set to amend the Environmental Act to implement Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), a regulatory framework that will transfer the responsibility of waste management, particularly for plastic and polythene packaging, from the public sector to manufacturers, according to Deputy Minister of Environment, Anton Jayakodi. The forthcoming legislation will…