Sustainable Development Council of Sri Lanka & SLYCANTrust's ClimaComms initiative hosted the #Climate2Dialogue!

Climate communication is essential to understand the complexities of climate finance and sustainable finance, making these critical tools more accessible and understandable to all stakeholders. By effectively communicating the importance and impact of these financial mechanisms, we can drive greater investment in climate-resilient projects and sustainable development initiatives. Clear communication ensures that communities, businesses, and policymakers are aligned in mobilizing resources for a more sustainable and climate-resilient future.

Recognizing the importance of fostering dialogue among key stakeholders, the Sustainable Development Council of Sri Lanka and the ClimaComms initiative of SLYCAN Trust  jointly hosted the Climate 2.0 Dialogue today, bringing together key stakeholders into a dialogue with the objective of enhancing climate literacy among communicators and stakeholders, while brainstorming effective engagement and outreach strategies on climate finance and sustainable finance for Sri Lanka's agriculture sector.

The discussion focused on identifying strategies to effectively communicate the tangible benefits of climate and sustainable finance to stakeholders within Sri Lanka's agriculture sector, particularly smallholder farmers and rural communities. Participants explored ways to leverage local success stories and case studies to build a compelling narrative that demonstrates the impact of climate finance on enhancing resilience and productivity in Sri Lanka's agriculture sector.

The event was attended by senior government officials from the Ministry of Agriculture, National Planning Department, Department of Development Finance, Central Bank of Sri Lanka, as well as representatives from the private sector, financial institutions including the Regional Development Bank, and industry collectives such as the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and the Women's Chamber of Industry & Commerce Sri Lanka.

This initiative underscores the critical role that climate finance and sustainable finance play in shaping a resilient and prosperous future for Sri Lanka, particularly within its agriculture sector.