Sri Lanka has launched an action plan to ensure a green economy by 2050, says President

 

President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that Sri Lanka has the ability to establish a green economy, especially through renewable energy, while addressing a high-level event on strategies and measures to accelerate Sri Lanka's transition to a green growth path.

He added that the Government of Sri Lanka has prepared a Natural Adaptation Plan and a National Environment Action Plan to ensure a green economy and a better world by 2050.

The event was organized by the Ministry of Environment and GGGI (Global Green Growth Institute) yesterday morning (06) at the Colombo Hilton. A new Climate Change Act is being drafted and the old Act covering reforestation, forest cover and tree cover will be replaced by a new Environmental Act. A bill is being drafted.