This e-learning toolkit was developed for the project Mainstreaming “Leaving No One Behind” in National Urban Policies and Programmes. The aim of this project was to strengthen policies and programs at national level in mainstreaming accessibility across sectors especially in the built environment. The toolkit is divided into four modules and is available in ...

The United Nations in Sri Lanka, in collaboration with the Integrated Water Management Institute (IWMI) hosted the side event at COP26 which is a Water Pavilion Asia Water hub on 11th November on the theme of “Cities and Infrastructure”. This was part of a 3-day event co-hosted with UN Sri Lanka, Asian Development Bank (ADB) ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has completely transformed our lives. The Government of Sri Lanka (GoSL) was quick to react to this unprecedented humanitarian crisis. The impact of the pandemic will have devastating effects on densely populated underserved settlements. UN-Habitat, as a partner of the GoSL is ready to support the COVID-19 responses of the Government to ...

The EU funded “Catalytic Support to Peacebuilding in Sri Lanka Programme” is mandated to ensure early confidence building measures to build trust which will contribute positively to peacebuilding in Sri Lanka. Output 4.2 of the project implemented by UN-Habitat, seeks to ensure  that vulnerable households in the Northern Province are supported to secure their land ...

This video provides a brief introduction to the State of Sri Lankan Cities 2018 Report. The Report is the first comprehensive assessment of Sri Lanka’s recent urban development in the nine Provincial Capitals using spatial and statistical data. It is a key output of the State of Sri Lankan Cities Project implemented by UN-Habitat from ...

Urban sprawl is one of the key challenges facing Sri Lankan cities today. This video highlights the issues of sprawl such as rapid land consumption, longer travel times for commuters, and increased vulnerability to natural disasters. It introduces the concept of “compact cities”, which are high-density and cover a small area, as an antidote to ...

The Government of Sri Lanka is committed to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). But what does this mean for Sri Lanka’s cities? This video highlights the importance of Sri Lanka’s Cities in achieving the SDGs and the vital need to conserve green and public spaces in urban areas. It also highlights that action is ...

Population data suggests that Sri Lanka is one of the least urbanised countries on earth. However, recent spatial analysis challenges this representation, suggesting rapid urban expansion in peripheral areas is not captured in population statistics. UN-Habitat is currently assessing the spatial dynamics of Sri Lanka’s urbanisation. The analysis is being conducted across the country’s 9 ...

From 2013 – 2017, UN-Habitat partnered with the Government of Japan and the Government of Sri Lanka to support conflict affected communities to rebuild infrastructure facilities in the North and East of Sri Lanka. This video documentary highlights UN-Habitat’s participatory process of project implementation and the key project outputs of the programme including learning spaces, ...

This video documentary highlights the key activities and outputs of the project “Human Development Initiative (HDI) through Empowerment and Settlement Improvement in the Plantation Settlements in Sri Lanka”. Funded by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and implemented by UN-Habitat, the HDI project is contributing towards human development in Nuwara Eliya District. The key project ...

The Indian Housing Project is a housing reconstruction project funded by the Government of India and implemented through a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Sri Lanka. UN-Habitat is one of the implementing agencies responsible for the construction and repair of 17,945 conflict damaged houses. The project is implemented through a homeowner driven methodology ...

Improving Living Conditions in Returnee Areas of Sri Lanka through Housing, a project funded by European Union, Australian Government and the Swiss Agency for Development Cooperation helps the reconstruction of homes for 4,350 families, in the conflict affected districts of Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Mannar and Batticaloa. More information can be found at: Improving Living Conditions in ...