Climate Change Secretariat, Ministry of Environment and Wildlife Resources

Sector vulnerability profile: health

Title Sector vulnerability profile: health
Abstract/Description In 2009, responding to a request from the Government of Sri Lank (GOSL), the Asian Development Bank (ADB) initiated a technical assistance (TA) project titled “Strengthening Capacity for Climate Change Adaptation”. The TA was implemented through the Climate Change Secretariat (CCS) of the Ministry of Environment. Working with and through the CCS, the project aimed to increase Sri Lanka’s resilience to climate change impacts, whilst pursuing sustainable economic development and natural environment conservation. It also was expected to stimulate improved effectiveness and better organization of stakeholders to address climate change adaptation in Sri Lanka. The primary goal of the TA was to support the GOSL initiative to adapt key sectors in the economy and safeguard Sri Lanka’s national interest against climate change threats. One of the primary outputs of the TA were Sector Vulnerability Profiles (SVPs) prepared for five key sectors. This is the Sector Vulnerability Profile prepared for health sector.
Author(s) Climate Change Secretariat, Ministry of Mahaweli Development and Environment
Publisher(s) Climate Change Secretariat, Ministry of Mahaweli Development and Environment
Medium English
Document Category Impacts,Vulnerability and Adaptation
Document Sub-category Health Sector
Resource Type Profile
How to Cite Climate Change Secretariat, Ministry of Mahaweli Development and Environment – Sri Lanka (2010). Sector vulnerability profile: health.Colombo: Climate Change Secretariat, Ministry of Mahaweli Development and Environment – Sri Lanka
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