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National Environment Policy 2021

Posted on August 30, 2021 by M. M. Munsif

Calling for Public Comments on the National Environment Policy 2021 Since the formulation of the National Environment Policy (NEP) in 2003, significant changes have taken place, nationally and globally that affect our environment too. Economic, social, and cultural factors that give rise to changes in the environment have also evolved. New environmental challenges have emerged, […]

POLICY BRIEF (Input Paper): Prevention of Marine Litter in Sri Lanka

Posted on August 11, 2021 by M. M. Munsif

Marine litter and microplastic pollution put the ecosystems of the oceans surrounding Sri Lanka as well as its users at a great risk. Environmental risks include impacts on biodiversity and marine wildlife as well as climate change. Besides the direct impact of plastic production on greenhouse gas emissions, the presence of microplastics in the marine […]

JAT Holdings Ltd signed an MoU to implement Eco-Innovation

Posted on July 1, 2021 by M. M. Munsif

Mr. Nishal Ferdinando, CEO of JAT Holdings Ltd signed the MoU with Mr. Samantha Kumarasena, CEO of NCPC at the Head Office of JAT Holdings Ltd in Thalawathugoda. Mr. Kaushalya Kotuwage, Head of Human Resources & Sustainability from JAT Holdings Ltd, Ms. Lakmini Edirisinghe, Senior RECP Expert of NCPC and few other staff members from […]

Training programme on Eco–Innovation methodology for Industries

Posted on April 28, 2021 by M. M. Munsif

National Cleaner Production Centre Sri Lanka conducted one – day training program on Eco – Innovation methodology for industries which are in the chemical sector supply to the construction sector. Participants were trained from 12 selected organizations in the supply chain including Bitumix (Pvt) Ltd, Multichemi International Ltd, Samson Rajarata Tiles (Pvt) Ltd, Union Chemicals […]

Technical assistance for implementation of Eco-Innovation

Posted on March 15, 2021 by M. M. Munsif

NCPC Sri Lanka calls for applications to provide technical assistance for implementation of Eco-Innovation in Chemical sector companies supplying to the construction industry. The project is implemented in collaboration with United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Application Form Click here to Download […]

Technical Assistance to Climate Smart City – Kurunegala

Posted on August 31, 2020 (August 31, 2020) by M. M. Munsif

Upon request of Kurunegala Municipal Council (KMC), Climate Change secretariat of Ministry of Environment is obtaining the technical assistance from Climate Technology Centre & Network (CTCN) to develop a road-map to convert Kurunegala city into a climate-smart city. Eco Network of South Korea is the International Consultancy organization to provide technical assistance while NCPC, Sri […]

National Cleaner Production Awards 2019

Posted on August 22, 2019 (February 11, 2020) by M. M. Munsif

National Cleaner Production Centre, Sri Lanka successfully concluded the National Cleaner Production Awards 2019 on 21st January 2020 at Waters Edge, Battaramulla. National Cleaner Production Awards is the pioneer environmental awards programme in Sri Lanka started in 2007. Purpose of this awards programme is to recognize and appreciate companies who has improved resource productivity while […]

Starting the Global Environment Facility Full-Size project

Posted on January 17, 2019 (January 19, 2019) by Ad

Starting the Global Environment Facility Full-Size project on “Global Best Practices on Emerging Chemical Policy issues of Concern under Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM)” Mr Samantha Kumarasena, CEO of NCPC Sri Lanka participated at the two days interactive workshop which was held at United Nations Office at Geneva Switzerland, with Professor Ranjith Dissanayake, […]