Transforming climate resilience through collaborative action

SLYCAN Trust presents draft MAP guidelines to key stakeholders in Sri Lanka

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ADDRESSING the complex and far-reaching challenges of climate change requires a coordinated approach rooted in collaboration, inclusive policy making, and strong cross-sector partnerships. Marking a key milestone in this effort, SLYCAN Trust hosted a stakeholder gathering on 5 June at NH Collection Colombo as part of the Multi-Actor Partnership (MAP) for Climate and Disaster Risk Management and Finance initiative.

The highlight of the event was the presentation of the draft MAP guidelines, a comprehensive document developed through extensive research, multi-sectoral consultations, and inputs from diverse stakeholders. The guidelines serve as a practical resource aimed at enhancing coordination, aligning strategies, and supporting the creation of effective risk finance and insurance mechanisms.

The MAP supports national and local efforts to improve climate risk financing and insurance across three key sectors; food systems, tourism, and apparel. Entrepreneurship serves as a cross-cutting thematic area across the sectoral MAPs. The MAP aims to build institutional capacities, inform policy frameworks, improve gender-responsiveness, and drive evidence-based context specific solutions that strengthen adaptive capacity and inclusive risk management.