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Launch of a new GEF-funded project to support Sri Lanka in monitoring and tracking progress of climate commitments

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08 Aug, 2024

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Launch of a new GEF-funded project to support Sri Lanka in monitoring and tracking progress of climate commitments
kate.smith@undp.org
Thu, 08/08/2024 – 00:59

Funded by the Global Environment Facility, the project ‘Development of the First Biennial Transparency Report, the Second Biennial Transparency Report and the Fourth National Communication of Sri Lanka to UNFCCC’ will be implemented by the Ministry of Environment together with UNDP in Sri Lanka, and will support the Government to prepare the First & Second Biennial Transparency Reports and the Fourth National Communication.

To mark the launch of the project, the Project Document signing took place on August 5 with the Secretary to the Ministry of Environment and Resident Representative for UNDP in Sri Lanka. Mr.Prabath Chandrakeerthi, Secretary to the Ministry of Environment said, “We recognize the importance of submitting the BTRs and national communications, not only as a demonstration of our commitment to achieving the targets under the Paris Agreement but also to showcase our progress and strengthen our efforts to combat climate change. It represents our dedication to enhanced transparency, accountability, reinforcing global cooperation to address this urgent challenge.”

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