Environmental Economics and Policy Advocacy

The Environmental Economics and Policy Advocacy program provides technical assistance to pertinent government agencies in the preparation, review and revision of environmental policies, guidelines and legislation, and valuation of ecosystem services. This program also engages in environmental due diligence activities with government and private stakeholders, in order to integrate environmental safeguards in development projects.

Past Projects:

Rapid environmental assessment and preparation of a feasibility report on environmental issues and opportunities for improving the environmental footprint of Nuwara Eliya city, 2012 (Partners: Nuwara Eliya Urban Council).

Valuation of ecosystem services and options for sustainable financing of Mahausakande: a regenerating rain forest in Sri Lanka, 2012 (Partners: Ellawala Foundation Trust).