Climate Net - Climate Change Policy Network of Sri Lanka

Climate Policy Network (CLIMATEnet) is a website dedicated to sharing ideas, information, insights, news and resources on how to face the challenge of climate change. It is launched by the Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS). While its main focus is on South Asian region with particular attention on Sri Lanka, it is open to views and ideas on climate change policies from anywhere in the world that can make a useful contribution to the dialogue .

Climate change is a global problem that all nations are destined to face together. It is a complex problem demanding complex policy interventions to address multiple issues.This calls for combined action of all countries throughout the policy making processes. The CLIMATEnet is thus aimed at creating a dialogue on different aspects of climate change policy. The ultimate goals of this exercise are to inform policy makers on better strategies and to create awareness among stakeholders on different aspects of the challenges faced.

CLIMATEnet looks forward to build up a fruitful collaboration with professionals from all relevant disciplines on the basis of mutual benefit and cooperation. It aims to improve outreach to various stakeholders and build linkages necessary for a fruitful policy dialogue. In this connection, CLIMATEnet welcomes and appreciates contributions by all who wish to participate in this important dialogue.


Open Data Resources for Climate Change
Recognizing the need for freely available climate and climate- related data towards climate-smart development, the World Bank has launched an online resource page giving access to an array of climate related data. Read More



UNDP’s Support towards Climate Change Adaptation and Development
UNDP promotes equitable and pro-poor adaptation that encourages sustainable economic development and resilient livelihoods in the face of climate change. Through building communities’ capacity to adapt, UNDP supports countries to create robust and responsive state institutions, capable public and private sector management, and skilled human resources able to innovate, adapt and deliver results related to the changing conditions. It has further devised methodologies and resources to support countries in their adaptation initiatives. Read More


The Commission on Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Change Launches its ‘Summary for Policy Makers’

The Commission on Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Change which was established in early 2011 with the objective of identifying the policy changes and actions needed to help the world achieve sustainable agriculture that contributes to food security and poverty reduction, and helping to respond to climate change adaptation and mitigation goals, has launched ‘Achieving Food Security in the Face of Climate Change - Summary for Policy Makers’. Read More

Role of ICTs in Early Warning of Climate-Related Disasters: A Sri Lankan Case Study

Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have increasingly been recognized as innovative ways of managing environmental challenges, including climate change. In this regard, it is an important development that ICTs are used as an adaptation tool in disaster early warning in Sri Lanka. Being an island nation, located in the lower latitude of the India Ocean, Sri Lanka is particularly vulnerable to acute impacts of climate change.

Mainstreaming Climate Change for Sustainable Development in Sri Lanka: Drafting a Strategic Plan to Coordinate National Actions

Climate change is already happening and will pose great economic, social and environmental threats to the world. Sri Lanka, being a tropical island with a poor majority depending on weather-reliant livelihoods, is highly vulnerable to impacts of climate change. This study aims at drafting a Strategic Action Plan (SAP) for adaptation to climate change with the objective of identifying the priority issues, policy strategies and means of resource mobilization to mainstream climate change in the national development agenda. This project is funded by the UNESCO Participation Programme.