Conducting an Assessment on Subsidies Harmful to Biodiversity and Options Available for Re-purposing in Sri Lanka

Conducting an Assessment on Subsidies Harmful to Biodiversity and Options Available for Re-purposing in Sri Lanka

Conducting an Assessment on Subsidies Harmful to Biodiversity and Options Available for Re-purposing in Sri Lanka

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Conducting an Assessment on Subsidies Harmful to Biodiversity and Options Available for Re-purposing in Sri Lanka

OCTOBER 18, 2022

This report assesses subsidies with potential harmful impacts on biodiversity in Sri Lanka and explores options for repurposing them. It examines 16 subsidies and identifies priorities for reform across agriculture, marine fisheries, power and energy, aquaculture, and transport. The recommendations focus on reducing environmental harm while maintaining essential support for livelihoods and vulnerable groups through better targeting, sustainable practices and gradual reforms.

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