Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Country Profile (World Bank)

Status under International Climate Change Law

  • UNFCCC: signature (June 10, 1992) and ratification (November 23, 1993)
  • KP: accession (September 3, 2002) and entry into force (February 16, 2005)
    • Quantified emission limitation or reduction commitment: N/A
  • Vienna Convention: accession (December 15, 1989)
  • Montreal Protocol: accession (December 15, 1989)
  • LRTAP: N/A
  • Energy Charter: N/A
  • Energy Efficiency Protocol: N/A
  • Espoo Convention: N/A
  • 2030 Commitment: 7% reduction in emissions below BAU
    • INDC summary – includes LULUCF and gases covered (Center for Climate and Energy Solutions 2015)
    • INDC summary – includes adaptation and conditions for implementation (Climate Policy Observer 2016)

Federal Laws on Climate Change

Energy

Air Protection

Forests and Land Use

Environmental Impact Assessment

Other

National Plans, Programs and Initiatives

Local, State, and Regional Legislation and Initiatives

Government Documents

Additional Resources

 

Updated as of: October 23, 2015