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Hemas, Dilmah, Brandix and Daraz come together to provide emergency relief

Building on established partnerships and keen interests of various actors, UNDP in Sri Lanka has leveraged its experience to develop a giving facility, comprising of two mechanisms; Firstly, by channelling private sector funds towards procuring essential and non-essential medical supplies and address food security; and secondly, by channelling individual donations through a crowdfunding mechanism set up by UNDP.

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Building a Shared Future for All Life

The story of life on Earth is changing rapidly. In Sri Lanka, these effects are now being compounded by the ongoing economic crisis, as well. So, now, more than ever is the time to explore the monumental role that biodiversity plays in our lives and livelihoods and to spotlight the need for catalytic action.

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Blend of Diversity

These interventions were a part of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)'s regional project on 'Preventing Violent Extremism through promoting tolerance and respect for diversity' funded by the European Union. Partnering with several Civil Society Organizations from across the country, the project supported initiatives in developing effective, innovative tools and methods aimed at reducing the vulnerability of Sri Lankan communities towards violent extremism

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National Consultations for the Stockholm +50 Conference kickstarts in Colombo

‘Stockholm+50: a healthy planet for the prosperity of all – our responsibility, our opportunity’ is an international meeting co-hosted by the Government of Sweden and Kenya. It presents an opportunity for co-creation and a multistakeholder approach to accelerate implementation in the coming decade.
To this end, the United Nations Development Programme in Sri Lanka and the Ministry of Environment have come together to host a series of national consultations and develop a Country Report in the lead up to the Stockhom+50 conference this year.

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What we do

In Sri Lanka, UNDP has been working as a key development partner of choice since 1967, to achieve sustainable human development in economic, social and environmental fronts. Working closely with the Government, civil society, the private sector and communities, UNDP aims to eradicate extreme poverty, and reduce inequalities and exclusion to protect both people and the planet.

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A Win for Nature

Sri Lanka, one of 36 biodiversity hotspots, is home to diverse natural resources which attract local and international tourists alike. As Climate Change ravages the world and communities begin rebuilding from the devastating effects of a pandemic and the consequent economic fallout, leaving biodiversity to deteriorate is a price we cannot afford. Our Exposure article looks at investing in nature through Sustainable Tourism in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, The Biodiversity Finance Initiative - BIOFIN, Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority and Tourism Sri Lanka!

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Women in Parliament

72/189

(2020)

Ranking in the Human Development Index

26.8%

(2020)

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