Blueprint for Resilience: A Transformative Development Model for Sri Lanka's Dry Zone

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Blueprint for Resilience: A Transformative Development Model for Sri Lanka's Dry Zone

October 16, 2025

Explore how Sri Lanka’s centuries-old village irrigation systems, known as tank cascades, are being revitalised to strengthen climate resilience and create sustainable livelihoods across the Dry Zone. This publication captures key insights and lessons from the Climate Resilient Integrated Water Management Project (CRIWMP) and presents a forward-looking model that combines traditional wisdom with modern science to build a more resilient and sustainable future for rural communities.

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Sustainable Development Goals
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