Climate and conflict vulnerability mapping of Northern, Northwestern, Eastern and Uva provinces of Sri Lanka
This study examines climate and conflict vulnerability across the Northern, Northwestern, Eastern, and Uva provinces of Sri Lanka, focusing on how climatic and socio-economic factors collectively shape community resilience. It integrates environmental exposure with social and economic dimensions to...
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| author | Dissanayaka, Sujeewa Eriyagama, Nishadi Fernando, K. Azmy, N. de Alwis, T. Perera, M. Muthuwatta, Lal Abeywardana, H. R. Morugama, S. de Silva, Sanjiv Vinopavan, K. |
| author_browse | Abeywardana, H. R. Azmy, N. Dissanayaka, Sujeewa Eriyagama, Nishadi Fernando, K. Morugama, S. Muthuwatta, Lal Perera, M. Vinopavan, K. de Alwis, T. de Silva, Sanjiv |
| author_facet | Dissanayaka, Sujeewa Eriyagama, Nishadi Fernando, K. Azmy, N. de Alwis, T. Perera, M. Muthuwatta, Lal Abeywardana, H. R. Morugama, S. de Silva, Sanjiv Vinopavan, K. |
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| description | This study examines climate and conflict vulnerability across the Northern, Northwestern, Eastern, and Uva provinces of Sri Lanka, focusing on how climatic and socio-economic factors collectively shape community resilience. It integrates environmental exposure with social and economic dimensions to identify areas where multiple stressors intersect and may influence local stability and well-being. A Climate and Conflict Vulnerability Index was developed using six categories: economic capacity, social resources, personal well-being, demographic factors, climate exposure, and climate sensitivity drivers. Using factor analysis and spatial mapping at the Divisional Secretariat level, the study identifies variations in vulnerability across regions. Districts such as Trincomalee, Jaffna, and Puttalam were found to have relatively higher combined vulnerability, reflecting both environmental pressures and socio-economic challenges. Further analysis in Puttalam District explored localized issues related to water availability, livelihoods, and drought impacts, complemented by stakeholder consultations to validate and contextualize the results. The findings highlight that a combination of climatic variability, resource dependence, and livelihood sensitivity influence the adaptive capacity of communities.
The assessment provides data-driven insights that can support government agencies and development partners in designing inclusive adaptation, natural resource management, and resilience-building initiatives. By integrating climate and conflict perspectives into local planning, the study contributes to a more comprehensive understanding of vulnerability and sustainable development priorities in Sri Lanka. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1773222025-11-07T09:03:43Z Climate and conflict vulnerability mapping of Northern, Northwestern, Eastern and Uva provinces of Sri Lanka Dissanayaka, Sujeewa Eriyagama, Nishadi Fernando, K. Azmy, N. de Alwis, T. Perera, M. Muthuwatta, Lal Abeywardana, H. R. Morugama, S. de Silva, Sanjiv Vinopavan, K. climate change conflicts vulnerability socioeconomic aspects stakeholders This study examines climate and conflict vulnerability across the Northern, Northwestern, Eastern, and Uva provinces of Sri Lanka, focusing on how climatic and socio-economic factors collectively shape community resilience. It integrates environmental exposure with social and economic dimensions to identify areas where multiple stressors intersect and may influence local stability and well-being. A Climate and Conflict Vulnerability Index was developed using six categories: economic capacity, social resources, personal well-being, demographic factors, climate exposure, and climate sensitivity drivers. Using factor analysis and spatial mapping at the Divisional Secretariat level, the study identifies variations in vulnerability across regions. Districts such as Trincomalee, Jaffna, and Puttalam were found to have relatively higher combined vulnerability, reflecting both environmental pressures and socio-economic challenges. Further analysis in Puttalam District explored localized issues related to water availability, livelihoods, and drought impacts, complemented by stakeholder consultations to validate and contextualize the results. The findings highlight that a combination of climatic variability, resource dependence, and livelihood sensitivity influence the adaptive capacity of communities. The assessment provides data-driven insights that can support government agencies and development partners in designing inclusive adaptation, natural resource management, and resilience-building initiatives. By integrating climate and conflict perspectives into local planning, the study contributes to a more comprehensive understanding of vulnerability and sustainable development priorities in Sri Lanka. 2025-10-24 2025-10-24T10:57:33Z 2025-10-24T10:57:33Z Report https://hdl.handle.net/10568/177322 en Open Access application/pdf International Water Management Institute Dissanayaka, S.; Eriyagama, N.; Fernando, K.; Azmy, N.; de Alwis, T.; Perera, M.; Muthuwatta, L.; Abeywardana, H. R.; Morugama, S.; de Silva, S.; Vinopavan, K. 2025. Climate and conflict vulnerability mapping of Northern, Northwestern, Eastern and Uva provinces of Sri Lanka. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 41p. doi: https://doi.org/10.5337/2025.220 |
| spellingShingle | climate change conflicts vulnerability socioeconomic aspects stakeholders Dissanayaka, Sujeewa Eriyagama, Nishadi Fernando, K. Azmy, N. de Alwis, T. Perera, M. Muthuwatta, Lal Abeywardana, H. R. Morugama, S. de Silva, Sanjiv Vinopavan, K. Climate and conflict vulnerability mapping of Northern, Northwestern, Eastern and Uva provinces of Sri Lanka |
| title | Climate and conflict vulnerability mapping of Northern, Northwestern, Eastern and Uva provinces of Sri Lanka |
| title_full | Climate and conflict vulnerability mapping of Northern, Northwestern, Eastern and Uva provinces of Sri Lanka |
| title_fullStr | Climate and conflict vulnerability mapping of Northern, Northwestern, Eastern and Uva provinces of Sri Lanka |
| title_full_unstemmed | Climate and conflict vulnerability mapping of Northern, Northwestern, Eastern and Uva provinces of Sri Lanka |
| title_short | Climate and conflict vulnerability mapping of Northern, Northwestern, Eastern and Uva provinces of Sri Lanka |
| title_sort | climate and conflict vulnerability mapping of northern northwestern eastern and uva provinces of sri lanka |
| topic | climate change conflicts vulnerability socioeconomic aspects stakeholders |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/177322 |
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