Ranga PallawalaNational Expert Committee in Climate

Change Adaptation – Sri Lanka

Introduction

NAP Process in Sri Lanka

Challenges

Future Directions

Population Approx. 22 Million

Total Area: 65610 Km2

Land Area : 62705 Km2

Inland water : 2905 Km2

Coastal Area : 1660 Km2

GDP $68bn – Per Capita – Aprox. $3700

1. Building on the existing studies, plans and strategies

• Green Lanka (Haritha Lanka) Programme Strategy

• National Policy on Climate Change • National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy• Technology Needs Assessment (Adaptation)• Sri Lanka Comprehensive Disaster Management

Plan

2. Brainstorming on the process & structure

3. Stakeholder consultations (09 large workshops)

• 09 Sectoral consultations and validations• 10 Cross Cutting themes

3. Analysis and Synthesis4. Stakeholder Comments

Agriculture, livestock and fisheries

Health and diseases

Water resources

Coastal zone management

Ecosystems and biodiversity

Human settlements and

Industry energy and transportation

Export development sector

Tourism and recreation

Reach of Stakeholders

• Resources Vs Number

• Institutional Mechanism

• Direct Engagement Vs Representation

• Level of Consultations

Administrative Boundaries Vs Ecosystem

Boundaries

Role of Private Sector & Engagement

Knowledge & engagement

Incremental Adaptation needs – Loss &

Damage

Open planning process Vs Stakeholder

Expectation

Ownership Vs Time

M&E Process

Mainstreaming

Knowledge Curve

Institutional Mechanisms - Sub-national

Governance Structures

Subnational Governance – Boundaries &

structures

Using the review process as an opportunity