Independent Sri Lankan think tank on poverty and development

Workshop on Sri Lanka’s upcoming biodiversity strategies and reports

CEPA recently took part in an initial workshop organized by the Ministry of Environment, designed to raise awareness among key stakeholders about Sri Lanka’s upcoming biodiversity initiatives. The workshop focused on three major documents currently under development: the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, the Biodiversity Finance Plan (BFP), and the 7th National Report to […]

Payment For Ecosystem Services (PES)

In his recent Sunday Times column, our Executive Director, Dr. Sirimal Abeyratne, discusses the Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) system a market-based approach to managing ecosystem services more effectively. He highlights Vietnam’s successful adoption of PES, which has delivered strong results in biodiversity conservation and ecosystem management, and reflects on how Sri Lanka could benefit […]

Research, Reflection and Practices (RRP)

Our latest RRP session featured Dr. Annalisa Prizzon, Principal Research Fellow at ODI Global, who spoke about the role of Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) in supporting governments to drive economic growth in developing countries.

CEPA and Common Wealth Youth Hub

CEPA recently had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Kishva Ambigapathy, Chairman of the Commonwealth Youth Innovation Hub#. The Commonwealth Youth Innovation Hub is a platform that empowers young people across the Commonwealth by driving economic and social innovation, fostering unity through sustainable impact, and enhancing youth skills through technology and creativity. During the meeting, Dr. Sirimal Abeyratne […]