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Rapid land use change and environmental sustainability: a case study of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Rapid urban expansion poses grave threats to important Earth systems, globally and in Sri Lanka, with severe implications for environmental sustainability. This brief article presents a case study from the Colombo District.
Achieving the SDGs in Sri Lanka’s urban areas: lessons from the State of Sri Lankan Cities Project
The Government of Sri Lanka is committed to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). But what does this mean for Sri Lanka’s cities? Drawing on preliminary analysis from the State of Sri Lankan Cities Project, this article...
Is Sri Lanka one of the least urbanised countries on Earth?
UN-Habitat is currently assessing the spatial dynamics of Sri Lanka’s urbanisation. The analysis is being conducted across the country’s 9 provincial capitals for the period 1995-2017. The project is on-going, with results to be published later t...
Governing urban wetlands for green growth in the Western Region Megapolis of Sri Lanka
The Western Region Megapolis (WRM) of Sri Lanka, the conurbation associated with Greater Colombo and covering the entire Western Province, is the thriving economic center of the country. According to the State of Sri Lankan Cities 2018 report (Go...
