Policy gaps and needs analysis for the implementation of NDCs on adaptation and loss and damage in Sri Lanka

This research paper identifies through analysis of existing laws, policies and relevant strategies and plans, and stakeholder consultations the policy gaps and needs for the implementation of NDCs for adaptation and loss and damage in Sri Lanka, and recommendations to address them. It also studies the integration of thematic areas related to SDGs, Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, and gender responsive actions into the NDCs and NAP of Sri Lanka with the aim to facilitating the formulation of efficient actions to build climate resilience in the key economic sectors related to adaptation and loss and damage of the NDCs of Sri Lanka.

There are several gaps and needs to be addressed on the policy and legal level for the effective implementation of the NDCs of Sri Lanka. A major gap is the lack of laws for implementing NDCs, or the non- implementation of existing laws in an efficient manner. However, some of the gaps and needs identified as legal and policy gaps are being addressed through initiation of new polies and laws, that are at present in their draft versions.