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

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SLYCAN Trust

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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SLYCAN Trust

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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SLYCAN Trust

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.

Ethical, Sustainable, and Climate-Friendly Fashion and Apparel in Sri Lanka

SLYCAN Trust

The future of the fashion and apparel industry hinges on its ability to adopt and scale sustainable practices, catering to both domestic and global markets. Key drivers of this transition include investments in skill development, innovation, capacity-building, and technology, alongside enhanced access to finance and strengthened public-private partnerships. This explainer draws insights from national and local stakeholder workshops, surveys, and an assessment of Sri Lanka's current industry landscape. It offers a non-exhaustive overview of the opportunities and challenges in fostering an ethical and climate-friendly fashion sector.

SLYCAN Trust Newsletter - September 2024 - Managing Climate Risks Across Sectors: Fashion, Food Systems, and Health

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SLYCAN Trust

Welcome to the latest edition of our newsletter, where we highlight some of our recent work on climate risks across key sectors, such as fashion, food systems, and health. As the impacts of climate change intensify, these sectors face new challenges, but also opportunities to adapt, innovate, and build long-term resilience. Our latest updates explore these opportunities with a focus on supporting vulnerable communities and driving systemic change. We hope you enjoying reading.