2023.04.03
On March 29, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Record of Discussions with the Government of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka for the Project for Strengthening Plastic Management Capacity, a technical cooperation project.
With plastic management a pressing global issue, in 2021, the Government of Sri Lanka developed the National Plastic Waste Management Action Plan (2021–2030) with assistance from UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme), IGES-CCET (IGES Centre Collaborating with UNEP on Environmental Technologies), and Japanese Ministry of Environment. In line with this plan, the Center for Plastic Management of Sri Lanka was also established under the purview of CEA (Central Environmental Authority), Ministry of Environment.
Signing Ceremony
This project will establish a database and a monitoring mechanism for plastic management; develop action plans and pilot activities related to plastic-waste reduction; and develop human resources for the Center for Plastic Management. Through such activities, this project will build a system for sustainable plastic waste management, thereby contributing to the strengthening of Sri Lanka's plastic management capacity.
This project will also contribute to the achievement of SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) Goals 9 (Industry, innovation and infrastructure), 11 (Sustainable cities and communities), and 12 (Responsible consumption and production).
Details for the project are provided below.
| Country | Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| Project title | Project for Strengthening Plastic Management Capacity |
| Planned implementation period | 36 months |
| Executing agency | Central Environmental Authority |
| Target region | Sri Lanka Nationwide |
| Specific project details (provisional) | To build a system for the sustainable management of plastic waste by establishing a database and a monitoring mechanism for plastic management, developing action plans and pilot activities related to plastic-waste reduction, and developing human resources for the Center for Plastic Management. |
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