Environment Planning and Economics Division
Environment Planning and Economics Division dedicated to integrating sustainable development principles into national policy and planning process. Stemming from the Ministry of Environment’s mission as the leading ministry entrusted to sustaining country’s natural resources base and the ecosystem services, following activities are being operationalized by this division.
Responsible Areas related to SCP
• Preparation & Implementation of National Environmental Action Plan.
• Implementation of National policy on Sustainable Consumption and Production.
• Promotion of Eco Labels and implementation of National Eco Labelling Framework.
• Implementation of Green Procurement Program.
• Promotion of Eco friendly alternative products and green jobs creation.
• Promotion of greening industry sector.
• Implementing National Green reporting system in Sri Lanka.
• Establish green accounting system in relevant sectors and incorporate into National development plans.
• Coordinate to achieve relevant SDG targets and establish reporting mechanism.
• Implementation of Policies/strategies to conserve/restore and manage bio diversity and ecosystem services in Environmental Sensitive Areas.
• Facilitate for awareness and training on green initiatives.
Sri Lanka has more than 80 national policies, which have a direct or indirect relationship to SCP. To increase wider uptake of SCP policies the SWITCH-Asia NPSC supports the Ministry of Mahaweli Development and Environment (MoMDE) to strengthen the overall SCP policy and institutional framework in the country. Given below is a synopsis of project deliverables under Component 1 – National SCP Policy:
Component 1: National sustainable consumption & production (SCP) policy & organizational set-up are strengthened
Sustainable production incorporates environmental and social factors into manufacturing processes and minimises the impact of products throughout the life cycle, throughout the supply chain and with respect to the socio-economic surroundings. Given below is a synopsis of project deliverables under Component 2 – Sustainable Production:
Component 2: Sustainable production (SP) framework is strengthened and SCP Principles applied in selected sectors
Sustainable consumption concerns demands and recognizes the important role of retailers, consumers and institutional buyers such as governments. Such consumers have enormous potential for driving change by the choices they make. Given below is a synopsis of project deliverables under Component 3 – Sustainable Consumption:
Component 3: Sustainable consumption framework is strengthened and green procurement policy & Eco-labelling implemented
A high level of awareness on sustainable consumption and production is a key driver for change to a less resource intensive economy. Given below is a synopsis of project deliverables under Component 4 –SCP Awareness:
Component 4: Knowledge on SCP is enhanced and awareness is raised among public/private sectors and civil society
The European Union (EU) funds the SWITCH-Asia NPSC for Sri Lanka through its Development Cooperation Instrument.
