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Policy Framework and Implementation Strategies for Sri Lanka’s Transition to a Net-Zero Economy

2024; Springer International Publishing; Linguagem: Inglês

10.1007/978-3-031-55779-8_3

2196-7075

Mananage Shanika Hansini Rathnasiri, Narayanage Jayantha Dewasiri, A. Arun Kumar,

Asian Industrial and Economic Development

This chapter comprehensively explores Sri Lanka's path towards sustainability, encapsulating various dimensions such as policy landscape and frameworks, implementation challenges and successes, international collaborations, policy implications, and future directions. It delves into Sri Lanka's sustainability landscape by examining foundational policies, stakeholder engagement, successful implementation strategies, and challenges. Furthermore, it scrutinises obstacles in policy implementation, mitigation strategies, global collaborations, and future directions. Emphasising the goal of achieving a net-zero economy, it advocates for integrated policy frameworks, innovative financing, education-based capacity building, technological advancements, robust oversight, and prioritisation of climate resilience. These comprehensive insights provide a road map for policymakers and stakeholders, steering Sri Lanka towards a sustainable future, balancing economic progress with environmental preservation to pursue a net-zero economy.