UNDP Sri Lanka

12/06/2026

What does a climate-resilient tea village look like? It starts with listening. 🫖

In Kelin Kanda, Sri Lanka, over 60 tea smallholders came together to map their village, reflect on its past, and unpack the seasonal challenges shaping their livelihoods. Through a village walk‑through, women and youth shared their aspirations, helping to identify priorities for the future.

This two‑day Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA), under the Biodiversity and Sustainable Land Management Project funded by the Global Environment Facility and implemented by the Government of and United Nations Development Programme - UNDP, will guide tailored solutions for sustainable land management and resilient livelihoods.

Because the most effective solutions are rooted in community knowledge.

12/06/2026

Strengthening Sri Lanka’s path towards a mine-free future.

Earlier this month, United Nations Development Programme - UNDP in partnership with the Government of and the Sri Lanka National Mine Action Centre, conducted a field visit to Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu as part of the ongoing Mine Action Technical and Policy Mission supported by the Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka funded project.

The visit brought together national and international mine action partners to assess operational realities, strengthen coordination, and identify priority support needs for Sri Lanka’s humanitarian demining efforts.

Based on the field mission findings coupled with the organization’s extensive experience working in mine action in 26 other countries, UNDP will renew its support to nationally owned and led efforts that protect lives and advance recovery in conflict-affected communities.

As part of the mission, the UNDP Mine Action Team visited humanitarian demining operations across Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu, including sites managed by the Sri Lanka Army - Defender of the Nation Humanitarian Demining Unit, MAG (Mines Advisory Group), The HALO Trust , SHARP, and DASH.

The visits provided firsthand insights into manual mine clearance methods, field medical safety arrangements, equipment deployment needs, and adherence to International Mine Action Standards. These field-level observations will help inform future recommendations to strengthen operational safety, efficiency, and coordination across Sri Lanka’s mine action programme.

Clearing explosive ordnance enables communities to safely return to land, rebuild livelihoods, and move forward from the impacts of conflict.

Following field visits and stakeholder consultations with SLNMAC, RMAO, mine action operators, and local stakeholders, UNDP’s Mine Action Technical and Policy Mission will contribute recommendations to further strengthen Sri Lanka’s mine action programme.

Together with partners, UNDP remains committed to supporting safer communities and sustainable development in areas affected by conflict.

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Strengthening access to justice means ensuring that communities can access information, services and support when they need them most.

The EU-funded Support to Justice Sector Project ( ) recently conducted a Know Your Neethi legal aid and awareness clinic in Mannar, reaching over 200 beneficiaries.

The clinic provided legal information, advice and referral services on compensation and relief entitlements, land and property matters, civil documentation, livelihoods and protection-related concerns. Awareness sessions on services available through the Legal Aid Commission of Sri Lanka, the National Authority for the Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses, and psychosocial support providers also helped strengthen awareness of available support and referral mechanisms among both community members and local officials.

Responding to the diverse legal, administrative and psychosocial needs of communities in Mannar, the clinic provided an integrated service platform. The participation of the five Divisional Secretariat Divisions, the District Secretariat of Mannar, as well as the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government and the Land Commissioner General Office strengthened access to information, referrals and support services.

A key feature of the clinic was its strong commitment to accessibility and inclusion, with trilingual services and sign language interpretation supporting the participation of diverse communities, including persons with disabilities.

This initiative is supported through the Support to Justice Sector Project ( ), funded by the European Union in Sri Lanka and the Maldives, in partnership with the Ministry of Justice - Sri Lanka and implemented by United Nations Development Programme - UNDP in Sri Lanka and UNICEF Sri Lanka, with Sarvodaya leading implementation at the community level.

10/06/2026

Sri Lanka is building forward better 🇺🇳🇱🇰🤝🇯🇵

Following the impacts of , the Government of Japan and United Nations Development Programme - UNDP in partnership with the Government of , have launched a new initiative to support disaster waste clearance, restore essential community facilities, and strengthen resilience in affected communities across the Central Province.

The project is expected to directly benefit 228,500 people, while improving access to services and waste management systems for many more.

H.E Akio ISOMATA, Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka; Mr. S. Alokabandara, Secretary, Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government and Ms. Azusa Kubota Resident Representative of UNDP in symbolically signed the agreement this morning.

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09/06/2026

⚖️ Access to justice should be within reach for everyone.

Through a series of legal aid and awareness clinics held across , , and , the European Union in Sri Lanka and the Maldives funded Support to Justice Sector Project ( ) supported all 16 Divisional Secretariats in the Puttalam District, reaching over 450 beneficiaries.

The clinics provided legal information, advice and referrals on issues including land and property matters, housing and resettlement, compensation and relief entitlements, civil documentation, labour concerns, social services and protection issues, including for communities affected by Cyclone .

A key feature of the initiative was its strong focus on accessibility and inclusion. Through sign language interpretation services and tailored support, persons with disabilities were able to access legal information and engage directly with service providers.

Bringing together the Legal Aid Commission of Sri Lanka, Community Mediation Boards, Debt Conciliation Board, the National Authority for the Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses, government institutions and psycho-social service providers, the clinics enabled communities to access a range of legal, administrative and support services through a single platform.

Implemented through , funded by the European Union in Sri Lanka and the Maldives, in partnership with the Ministry of Justice - Sri Lanka, and jointly implemented by United Nations Development Programme - UNDP & UNICEF Sri Lanka with Sarvodaya leading community-level implementation.

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08/06/2026

🚀 RGD to Digital Excellence (RGD2DX) in motion!

Catch a glimpse of highlights from the RGD to Digital Excellence Training Programme under the Joint Programme, where two cohorts of senior officials from Sri Lanka’s Registrar General's Department stepped into the future of digital public services.

From leadership engagement to hands-on learning, this journey is about more than technology—it’s about reimagining civil registration systems to be faster, smarter, and people-centred. 🇱🇰

Led by United Nations Development Programme - UNDP Sri Lanka and WHO Sri Lanka, in partnership with the Government of , the initiative is transforming the country’s Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) system for better service delivery and stronger data for decision-making.

Supported by the United Nations Sri Lanka SDG Fund with funding from the High Commission of Canada to Sri Lanka and Maldives, European Union in Sri Lanka and the Maldives, British High Commission Colombo, and the UN Peacebuilding Fund 🇨🇦🇪🇺🇬🇧🇺🇳