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Financial and Timeline breakdown of the Fort Railway Station project.
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OPINION-Policy recommendations for the adoption of Sustainable Mobility ...
Features By Sheran Fernando The President chaired the Cost of Living Committee and released a media statement dated June 13 focusing on the need to increase fuel prices. The release also reiterates the President and his Government's commitment towards "a climate resilient economy". The purpose of this article is not to debate the relationship between the increase of fuel prices and inflation and also the social cost of this policy, but to showcase how the adoption of sustainable mobility can benefit Sri Lanka. The benefits that can be achieved are a significant reduction in carbon emission, a reduction in congestion and over a period of time, a very material reduction in the import cost of fuel. The release quoted the below statistics; Import expenditure of fuel for transport - US$ 1.38 billion in 2020 (US$ 4 billion in 2018 as oil prices were higher and mobility was higher in a pre-pandemic world) High import expenditure on motor vehicle imports - approximately US$ 1 - 1.5 billion per year Increasing levels of pollution Restructuring mobility can be viewed from the perspective of decarbonisation and congestion reduction (which will be achieved through increased efficiency in vehicle usage), which will lead to a reduction in the total vehicle import expenditure). Below are some simple strategies that can be implemented immediately and with no significant investment required. The required investment will qualify for subsidised credit from numerous agencies that lend money for decarbonisation. Decarbonisation of Mobility When the vehicle import ban is lifted, only permitting electric vehicles pertaining to HS Codes 8703 (passenger motor vehicles) For lorries and busses imported under HS Codes 8702 and 8704, ensuring mandatory compliance to EU6 emission standards The Government to take responsibility to add renewable energy to the National Grid, in such a volume to ensure that electric vehicle charging does not lead to increased levels of fossil fuel consumption in the production of energy Adopting highway solarization - a system of creating solar panels over national highways, that will capture energy and also reduce solar radiation, a strategy patented by Dr. Somaratna Adopting emission reduction strategies such as clean fuel additives and products that can be retro fitted to existing vehicles that reduce levels of emission Making emission testing mandatory for all vehicles that are licensed to run on roads and make the pass level more string...
Sri Lanka, Sustainable Development Goals - statistics.gov.lk
SDG Targets Targets falling under each goal can be viewed here. End poverty in all its forms everywhere 1.1 By 2030, eradicate extreme poverty for all people everywhere, currently measured as people living on less than $1.25 a day 1.2 By 2030, reduce at least by half the proportion of men, women, and children of all ages living in poverty in all its dimensions according to national definitions 1.3 Implement nationally appropriate social protection systems and measures for all, including floors, and by 2030 achieve substantial coverage of the poor and the vulnerable 1.4 By 2030, ensure that all men and women, in particular the poor and the vulnerable, have equal rights to economic resources, as well as access to basic services, ownership and control over land and other forms of property, inheritance, natural resources, appropriate new technology and financial services, including microfinance 1.5 By 2030, build the resilience of the poor and those in vulnerable situations and reduce their exposure and vulnerability to climate-related extreme events and other economic, social, and environmental shocks and disasters 1.a Ensure significant mobilization of resources from a variety of sources, including through enhanced development cooperation, in order to provide adequate and predictable means for developing countries, in particular least developed countries, to implement programmes and policies to end poverty in all its dimensions 1.b Create sound policy frameworks at the national, regional and international levels, based on pro-poor and gender-sensitive development strategies, to support accelerated investment in poverty eradication actions End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture 2.1 By 2030, end hunger and ensure access by all people, in particular the poor and people in vulnerable situations, including infants, to safe, nutritious and sufficient food all year round 2.2 By 2030, end all forms of malnutrition, including achieving, by 2025, the internationally agreed targets on stunting and wasting in children under 5 years of age, and address the nutritional needs of adolescent girls, pregnant and lactating women, and older persons 2.3 By 2030, double the agricultural productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers, in particular women, indigenous peoples, family farmers, pastoralists and fishers, including through secure and equal access to land, other productive resources and inputs, knowledge, f...
Colombo Fort Railway Station upgrade launched with Rs. 2.16 Billion ...
The inauguration was held at Colombo Fort Railway Station under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. The project is aimed at improving passenger convenience while supporting the government's sustainable reform program to protect public transport services and provide a more organized and efficient service for the public.
Committee appointed to ensure continuity of Public Service meets for ...
The third meeting of the Cabinet-appointed committee tasked with ensuring the continuous functioning of the public service, was held on Wednesday (01) under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya, via virtual platform. During the meeting, attention was drawn to the progress in implementing decisions taken at the previous meeting to maintain uninterrupted public […]
