UK supports implementation of Climate Prosperity Plan

Great Britain has expressed its willingness to provide the necessary technical and practical support to Sri Lanka to implement the “Climate Prosperity Plan”, the President’s Media Division said.  

The Deputy High Commissioner of Great Britain to Sri Lanka, Lisa Whanstall said that Great Britain appreciates the efforts taken by Sri Lanka to address climate change and will work to provide the necessary technical and theoretical support in the future.  

These remarks were made during a discussion held yesterday(07) between the President’s Senior Adviser on Climate Change Ruwan Wijewardene, and the British Deputy High Commissioner, at the Presidential Secretariat. 

 
Mrs Whanstall also stated that she will provide the necessary support for the International University on Climate Change, which is planned to be built on the instructions of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.  

Furthermore, the Deputy British High Commissioner praised Sri Lanka’s programme for renewable energy and pointed out that it is a well-planned step for the future of the country.   
Mr. Ruwan Wijewardene, presented the information about President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s upcoming programmes regarding climate change and stated that the Act on Climate Change will be submitted to Parliament shortly.