DBP: 3. Can DBP affect the environment-GreenFacts Sri Lanka

  • DBP: 3. Can DBP affect the environment-GreenFacts Sri Lanka
  • DBP: 3. Can DBP affect the environment-GreenFacts Sri Lanka
  • DBP: 3. Can DBP affect the environment-GreenFacts Sri Lanka
  • How does Sri Lanka affect the environment?
  • posed into the environment. With the growth of industries and services such as energy and transportation and rapid urban sprawl around major cities, Sri Lanka has witnessed a rapid increase in atmospheric, water, soil, noise and visual pollution that create increased press
  • Is river diversion a threat to Sri Lanka's biodiversity?
  • The report identifies six major threats to Sri Lanka’s biodiversity. River diversion is one of them, particularly for freshwater fish, suggesting that this group of aquatic species may face the greatest risk compared to others.
  • Is Sri Lanka a threat to biodiversity?
  • Sevvandi Jayakody, a biologist from Wayamba University of Sri Lanka and another co-author of the report, said Sri Lanka urgently needs to address the threats to the island’s biodiversity, otherwise, the impacts could be irreversible.
  • How does sectoral planning affect the environment?
  • Poorly coordinated sectoral planning (agriculture, transport, power, urban development) leads to uncontrolled development pressures on the environment, degrading the ecosystems, and diminishing the potential to provide environmental services and renewable resources for the benefit of local communities and national economy.
  • How will Sri Lanka transition to a green economy?
  • Sustainable consumption and production will be promoted through incentives/disincentives at different levels – public, private and individual. Although not a high GHG emitter, Sri Lanka will commit to transitioning to a low-carbon, green economic model with international technical and financial assistance.
  • How does erratic rainfall affect crops in Sri Lanka?
  • For example, rice, a staple crop in Sri Lanka, is particularly susceptible to erratic rainfall. When the monsoon seasons become irregular or excessive rainfall floods the paddies, entire harvests can be ruined. Similarly, prolonged droughts leave farmers without enough water for irrigation, leading to significant crop losses.

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