Position Paper: Adaptation and Climate Resilience in the Context of Just Transition

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Framing the Discussion: The Nexus of Climate Change and Security

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In an era of escalating environmental and geopolitical challenges, understanding and addressing the intersection between climate change and security has never been more urgent. The nexus between climate impacts and a wide range of security dimensions—spanning from human mobility and food systems to governance and conflict—demands nuanced, context-specific, and multi-sectoral responses. This scoping paper by SLYCAN Trust offers a foundational step towards unpacking the complex and evolving relationship between climate change and security. Through mapping key thematic areas and highlighting existing gaps, it aims to inform policy processes, foster collaboration across disciplines, and support the development of integrated, inclusive, and forward-looking approaches that respond to both immediate and long-term risks.

Multi-Actor Partnership (MAP) on Climate and Disaster Risk Management and Finance - Newsletter #03

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Welcome to the third issue of our newsletter for the Multi-Actor Partnership (MAP) on Climate and Disaster Risk Management and Finance. This edition aims to share national and global updates, discuss ongoing work, and encourage dynamic collaboration among MAP stakeholders across Sri Lanka.

The Nexus of Climate Change, Sovereign Debt, and Climate Finance in Fiji

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This case study explores the challenges faced by developing countries in the face of the climate crisis and unsustainable debt, as well as the critical importance of integrating adaptation and disaster risk reduction into national planning and development strategies. Fiji’s proactive and multifaceted approach to climate finance and resilience building offers valuable insights for other nations facing similar climate vulnerabilities,including small island developing states (SIDS).

Enhancing Access to Climate Insurance in the Tourism Sector

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Sri Lanka's tourism sector is highly vulnerable to climate-induced disruptions, posing significant risks to livelihoods and economic stability. The increasing frequency and severity of climate-related disasters threaten lives, food and water security, property, and overall economic prosperity. Climate change also undermines socioeconomic stability and hampers development efforts. Adaptation is therefore essential to building resilience, necessitating proactive risk reduction and financial protection mechanisms.

Validation Workshop on the Vulnerability of Sri Lanka's Fashion Industry and Apparel Sector to Climate Change

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As a climate-vulnerable developing country, Sri Lanka faces a critical need to manage climate and disaster risks while mobilising risk finance. Enhancing collaborations, partnerships, and coordination among diverse stakeholders can unlock opportunities for accessing climate and disaster risk finance, strengthening existing mechanisms, leveraging synergies, and improving mid- and long-term economic resilience.

Workshop on Multi-Actor Partnerships for Climate Disaster Risk Financing and Preparedness in the Tourism Sector

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The tourism sector in Sri Lanka is valued at approximately USD 2 billion, directly employing 250,000 individuals and indirectly impacting up to 2 million people (SLTDA, 2023). Nuwara Eliya, renowned for its cool climate, picturesque tea estates, and natural beauty, is a key player in this industry. However, climate change poses significant threats, potentially altering its temperate climate, increasing extreme weather events, and affecting critical attractions such as tea plantations. Sri Lanka's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) recognise tourism as vital for foreign exchange earnings and underscore the importance of climate resilience and environmental conservation to protect essential assets.

Local Level Workshop on the Impact of Climate Change on the Handloom Industry in Ampara District

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Sri Lanka is renowned for its rich historical heritage, cultural diversity, and picturesque landscapes. Strategically positioned along ancient maritime trade routes, the island has historically served as a hub for trade and cultural exchange, shaping its handloom industry through interactions with Indian, Arab, and Southeast Asian traders. While Sri Lanka’s apparel industry flourished into a USD 4.5 billion sector by 2023 (JAAF, 2023), the handloom industry has remained a vital livelihood source for rural communities, preserving traditional craftsmanship across generations. Unlike mechanized production, which contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions and aligning with environmentally friendly practices.