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Dr. Sandra Piesik

Dr Sandra Piesik is an award-winning architect, author and researcher specialising in the implementation of global sustainable legislation, nature-based solutions and traditional knowledge adaptation. She is the founder of 3 ideas B.V. Amsterdam based consultancy, a Visiting Professor at the UCL Global Institute for Prosperity, former Policy Support Consultant on Rural – Urban Dynamics to UNCCD and a contributor to the UN-HABITAT “Urban-Rural Linkages: Guiding Principles and Framework for Action to Advance Integrated Territorial Development”.

Dr Piesik is a stakeholder and network member of several UN organisations including UNFCCC: The Resilience Frontiers, the Nairobi Work Programme (NWP), the Paris Committee on Capacity Building (PCCB) and Climate and Technology Centre & Network (CTCN).

Her published work includes Arish: Palm-Leaf Architecture (published by: Thames & Hudson in 2012), she is also the general editor of the encyclopaedia, HABITAT: Vernacular Architecture for a Changing Planet (published by: Thames & Hudson, Abrams Books, Flammarion, Editions Detail and Blume in 2017).  

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Dr. Kusum Lata

Kusum Lata is a professional in the field of climate change working on policies, strategies, capacity building. Presently, she is a well-known expert on economic diversification and just transition of the workforce while she leads the support to international negotiations on the impact of the mitigation policies. She has written technical papers for international negotiations, research papers in reputed journals and chapters in books in the area of her progressive career. She spent the first fifteen years of her career working in India on developing technology for bio-methanation (waste to energy) and biomass gasification and shares two patents through her research.  She completed her doctorate in the field of waste to energy and published many research papers in reputed journals for her doctoral degree research work. Later, she also established herself as qualified technical lead assessor and undertook more than fifty audits in the duration of five years with UNFCCC for accrediting organizations for validating and verifying carbon emission reduction projects. She enjoys working on projects which directly impact the life of people especially in developing countries, which inspired her to work over six months in Togo, Africa to support development and implementation of projects like efficient cook stoves, waste management etc.

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Mr. Christoph Schwarte

Christoph Schwarte is a qualified German lawyer with over 20 years of practical experience in different arenas of international environmental law. He is the executive director of Legal Response International (LRI) - a London based charity that provides free legal support to developing countries and civil society observer organisations in connection with the international climate negotiations. Christoph was a member of the International Law Association’s Committee that developed legal principles related to climate change (adopted in 2014) and has been actively involved in the international climate negotiation for many years. He has co-authored a guide book on the Paris Agreement and regularly advises on climate law. Previously, Christoph served with the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) as an Associate Officer (P-2) and worked at the Foundation for International Environmental Law and Development (FIELD).

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Dr. Moustapha Kamal Gueyeata

Dr Moustapha Kamal Gueye is Coordinator, Green Jobs Programme, at the International Labour Organization. Previously, he served as Head, Green Economy Advisory Services at the United Nations Environment Programme and as a Senior Programme Manager at the International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development in Geneva. Earlier, he spent twelve years across Asia working at the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies in Japan. He currently serves in the Steering Group of the Green Economy Coalition and the Advisory Committee of GEO for Business. Kamal holds a Ph.D. from Nagoya University, Japan; DEA and LL.M from Dakar University; and Executive Certificates from the World Bank Institute; Columbia University; Foundation for Advanced Studies on International Development, Japan; and Integrated Research and Action for Development, India.

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Open Dialogue on the Draft National Environmental Policy 2021

16th Sep. 2021
10.00 am - 01.00 pm (IST)

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Open Dialogue on the Draft National Environmental Policy 2021

16th Sep. 2021
10.00 am - 01.00 pm (IST)

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IntroductionObjectivesSpeakersAgenda

Introduction

The health of the environment is connected to the well-being of humans and animals. Humans depend on the rich biodiversity and ecosystem services offered by the environment, relying on the environment for their livelihoods and existence. However, over the years, unsustainable development activities and livelihood practices have destroyed the environment and contributed to climate change. The climate crisis has created a need to conserve and manage the environment while development takes place in a sustainable manner. 
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With new challenges and impacts on the environment, it is vital that policies and laws concerning the environment change with time. Having recognised the need to update the National Environment Policy, the Ministry of Environment is in the process of drafting a new Environment Policy for Sri Lanka. Under this process, the Ministry has called for public comments on the draft National Environment Policy 2021.  
As part of the public comments submission process, SLYCAN Trust aims to make a submission that will consist of youth inputs for the draft policy which will contribute to enhancing the youth engagement in environment-related processes, as well as decision-making processes. 
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An open dialogue will take place on 16th September 2021 to engage experts across Sri Lanka to be part of a discussion on the draft National Environmental Policy and collect inputs on the existing content of the draft National Environmental Policy. The information gathered through this session will be submitted as public comments to the Ministry of Environment in a synthesised format, acknowledging those who have contributed to this.

Objectives

  • Enhancing the engagement of the public and different stakeholders in public comments provision and the development of the National Environmental Policy.

  • Facilitating public engagement in decision-making processes on environmental protection.

  • Enhancing the outreach of the priorities identified in the draft policy, and increasing the engagement of different stakeholders in finalising a comprehensive policy for Sri Lanka

  • Just transition in the energy sector
    - Key elements to ensure just transition in the energy sector
    - Gaps and challenges faced in integrating aspects and strategies of just transition in the energy sector
    - Institutional structures and role of actors in achieving just transition in the energy sector
    - Entry points and opportunities for integrating just transition into climate policy initiatives and actions
    - Success stories, best practices, and experience sharing on initiatives

  • Ensuring just transition in the food sector
    - Key elements of just transition and their relation to global and local food systems
    - Gaps and challenges faced in integrating aspects and strategies of just transition in the food sector
    - Institutional structures and role of actors in achieving just transition in the food sector
    - Entry points and opportunities for integrating just transition into climate policy initiatives and actions
    - Success stories, best practices, and experience sharing on initiatives

  • Gender, inclusion, social protection, and cross-cutting aspects related to just transition
    - Key cross-cutting aspects related to just transition
    - Interlinks for integration of just transition with climate action and into different climate policy and action processes
    - Impacts of COVID-19 and the role of recovery actions in contributing toward just transition
    - Success stories, best practices, and experience sharing on initiatives

Agenda

Agenda

Opening Session

Ms Senashia Ekanayake


Manager Programme and Communication
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SLYCAN Trust

Welcome & Introduction

10.00 am - 10.15 am IST

Mr Damitha Samarakoon


Programme and Knowledge Management Officer
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SLYCAN Trust

Open Discussion on the Thematic Areas

10.15 am – 12.45 pm IST

Facilitator

Mr Damitha Samarakoon


Programme and Knowledge Management Officer
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SLYCAN Trust

Mr Kavindu Ediriweera


Project Manager
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SLYCAN Trust

Thematic Areas

  • Land and water
  • Biodiversity and Ecosystems
  • Coastal and Marine Resources
  • Pollution Prevention, Control and Waste Management
  • Climate Change and Global Environment Challenge
  • Built environment and green development
  • Cross-cutting issues and challenges

Way Forward and Closing Remarks

12.45 pm - 1.00 pm IST

Information Note

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