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IGES Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) Database

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IGES Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) Database provides detailed information on the JCM methodologies, projects, and JCM feasibility studies to be utilized for research and development of JCM project. The JCM is being implemented under bilateral cooperation between Japan and 29 partner countries: Mongolia, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Kenya, Maldives, Viet...
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Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM)
Peer-reviewed Article

Mitigating Microfiber Pollution in Laundry Wastewater: Insights from a Filtration System Case Study in Galle, Sri Lanka

In Microplastics
Author:
Mahagama Gedara Yohan Lasantha Mahagamage
Sachith Gihan Gamage
Rathnayake Mudiyanselage Shehan Kaushalya Rathnayake
Thejani Abeynayaka
Chathura Welivitiya
Lahiru Udumalagala
Chathura Rajitha
Supun Suranjith
Synthetic fibers are widely used in daily life due to their durability, elasticity, low cost, and ease of use. The textile industry is the primary source of synthetic microfibers, as these materials are mostly used in production processes. Globally, plastic pollution has been identified as a major environmental threat in this era, since plastics...
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microplastics
Mitigation
Textile Microfiber
Wastewater
Conference Paper

From Awareness to Action: Evaluating the Impact of Whole School Approach on Plastic Pollution in Galle City, Sri Lanka

Book of Abstracts - SLAcJ 8th International Conference on Harnessing Technology and Governance for Natural Capital Management
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A. D. Thejani Yashodhara
Environmental Education (EE) is crucial for raising awareness about environmental protection and improving the quality of life for present and future generations (Ilovan et al., 2019; Premakumara et al., 2016). This is particularly important in addressing global issues like plastic pollution. As of 2015, approximately 6300 metric tons of plastic...
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environmental education
Whole School Approach
Plastic Pollution
environmental sustainability
Conference Proceeding

Mitigating Microfiber Pollution in Laundry Wastewater: A Case Analysis

1st International Conference on Plastics & Environmental Sustainability
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M.G.Y.L.Mahagamage
S.G.Gamage
R.M.S.K.Rathnayake
Chathura Welivitiya
M.G.K.Buddhika Somaratne
Hansi Sadhu Tharaka
Chathura Rajitha
Supun Suranjith
Amasha Kavindi
Synthetic fibres, owing to their durability, elasticity, non-wrinkle nature, and cost-effectiveness, have become ubiquitous globally. However, the widespread use of synthetic fibres has raised concerns about microfiber pollution, particularly in laundry wastewater. While source reduction could be considered the main management method to prevent...
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microplastics
decentralised wastewater
efficiency
Presentation
Climate security adaptation planning Sri Lanka

Strengthening the Climate Security (CS) Outcomes of Adaptation Plans: Moving from Concept to Practice

Roundtable Meeting with Higher Level Functionaries for Strengthening the Climate Security Outcomes of Adaptation Planning
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Climate security refers to the direct and indirect impacts of climate change on peace and security. It also refers to the impact of climate change on the political stability, human security, national security, etc. Climate change as a threat multiplier, can exacerbate the underlying traditional security issues and human security issues. Hence...
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climate security
National Adaptation Plan
human security
Food security
national security
Briefing Note

Towards Plastic Free Hospitality: A Guide to Manage Plastic Waste at Small and Medium Hotels in Sri Lanka

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The global hospitality industry is at a pivotal juncture, confronting a pervasive challenge — the menace of plastic pollution and marine litter. The Global Tourism Plastics Initiative (GTPI) notes that approximately 80 percent of all tourism activities occur in coastal areas, positioning the hotel industry as a significant contributor to the...
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Hospitality Sector
Plastic Waste
Partnership
Integrated Policymaking
Commissioned Report

Country Report: Status of Municipal Solid Waste Management (MSWM) in Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka faces substantial challenges in managing its Municipal Solid Waste (MSW), attributed to factors like population growth, urbanization, changing consumption patterns, and fast growth of industrial and service sectors. Alarmingly, only 37% of city and district centers in the country benefit from official MSW collection services. The use of...
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municipal solid waste management
3R
Recycling
Policy Report

National Plastic Waste Inventory for Sri Lanka: A Material Flow Approach

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Anurudda Karunarathna
Thilini Rajapaksha
Poornima Dissanayake
This document presents the methodology and findings for a national plastic waste inventory for Sri Lanka. It has been prepared as part of the project titled “Marine litter and micro-plastics: Promoting the environmentally sound management of plastic wastes and achieving the prevention and minimization of the generation of plastic wastes,”...
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Plastic Waste
Circular Economy
Recycling
Book

全球气候治理导论（グローバル・気候ガバナンス概論）（INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL CLIMATE GOVERNACE）

Author:
Zhenhua
Xie
政
李
文娟
董
彬
胡
秀
杨
鸿达
丁
东晖
于
靖蕾
周
灿
王
春峰
王
海林
王
彬彬
王
琛
王
斌
王
毅
王
伯翰
刘
硕
刘
晔
齐
玲懿
许
若水
孙
尔顺
杜
玉娥
李
东雅
李
晓梅
李
湘
李
姗姗
杨
伟泽
宋
洋
宋
芳
张
贤
张
国斌
张
海滨
张
靖蕾
周
茂盛
段
佰和
顾
麒敏
柴
华清
徐
沁仪
徐
玉艳
翁
翔
高
瑞丽
解
振华
褚
ISBN: 9787523603833 （中文） 本出版物详细介绍了全球气候治理的历史和最新进展，阐述了全球气候治理的决策过程、气候谈判和国际合作机制。 具体而言，各章详细介绍了全球气候治理各要素的科学知识、谈判历史和发展趋势，包括减缓、适应、资金、技术和碳市场机制等领域，以及美国、欧盟、英国、日本和一些发展中国家（印度、巴西、南非）应对气候变化的政策和最新进展。 系统及其最新进展。 （日本語） 本書は、グローバル気候ガバナンスの歴史と最新の進捗状況を詳細に紹介し、その政策決定プロセス、気候交渉、国際協力メカニズムについて記述している。具体的に、緩和、適応、資金、技術、炭素市場メカニズムの分野を含むグローバル気候ガバナンスの要素の科学的知識、交渉の歴史、発展動向について各章で詳しく説明し...
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Keywords:
CLIMATE GOVERNACE
Briefing Note

PARTNERSHIP TO REDUCE PLASTIC USE IN THE TOURISM SECTOR IN GALLE, SRI LANKA

Author:
Tharanga Liyana Arachchi
Prathini Samaradiwakara
Chathura Welivitiya
Nadeeka Amarasinghe
Dilshani Dinushika
Lahiru Maduranga,
Krishantha Buddhika Somaratne
Thakshila Kumari
Hansi Sadu Tharaka
Chamoth Teran
Reducing the use and promoting the environmentally sound management of single-use plastics in the tourism sector offers a great opportunity to tackle plastic pollution at the source. Similarly, addressing problematic plastics throughout tourism value chains can also drive a shift towards innovative and circular business models. In this context...
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Keywords:
Plastic Pollution
Partnership
Hospitality Sector
Alternative Products & Services
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