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Developing tools to link environmental flows science and its practice in Sri Lanka by Eriyagama, Nishadi, Jinapala, K.

“…It is hoped that these tools will help bridge the gap between EF science and its practice in Sri Lanka and other developing countries.…”
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Groundwater governance in Sri Lanka: lessons from around the world. Keynote address by Shah, Tushaar

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Traditional knowledge applied to the management of small tank wetland systems in Sri Lanka by Curnow, Jayne, de Silva, Sanjiv

“…The foundation of rice production in the dry zone of Sri Lanka is a hydraulic civilization spanning at least 2,000 years, and based on constructed small irrigation tanks. …”
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Turning urban waste into an economic asset for urban and periurban farming in Sri Lanka by Fernando, Sudarshana, Drechsel, Pay, Amirova, I., Semasinghe, Christina, Jayathilake, Nilanthi

“…To assess the current situation of municipal solid waste (MSW) composting opportunities and potential acceptance of nutrient enriched pelletized compost in Sri Lanka,two field surveys were conductednationwide and in Kurunegala (Northwestern) area, respectively. …”
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Factors affecting sustainability of municipal solid waste composting projects in Sri Lanka by Sinnathamby, V., Paul, Johannes G., Dasanayaka, S.W.S.B., Gunawardena, S. H. P., Fernando, Sudarshana

“…Furthermore, it is envisioned to revisit the provided SWM policies and to add regulations that built on insights from best SWM practices in Sri Lanka but also from applicable international experiences from other developing countries. …”
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Promoting use of underutilized spp. for improved nutrition and livelihood strategies for Sri Lanka by Saartaj, A.B., Samarasinghe, W.L.G., Tennakoon, T.M.C.N., Hunter, D.

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Enteric pathogens of zoonotic concern in selected non-human primates in Sri Lanka by Tegner, Cecilia

“…This study investigated the occurrence of the zoonotic pathogens Campylobacter spp., Salmonella spp. and rotavirus in fecal samples from free-ranging endangered toque macaques (Macaca sinica) and near threatened tufted gray langurs (Semnopithecus priam) in Sri Lanka. During March through May of 2015 samples were opportunistically collected at five sites in Sri Lanka where these primates come into close contact with humans. …”

Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of Sri Lanka and the International Irrigation Management Institute by International Irrigation Management Institute

“…Wijetunga for the Government of Sri Lanka.…”
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Proceedings of the National Conference on Water, Food Security and Climate Change in Sri Lanka, BMICH, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 9-11 June 2009.... by Evans, Alexandra E.V., Jinapala, K.

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Assessing and planning city region food system: Colombo (Sri Lanka) synthesis report by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, International Water Management Institute

“…Colombo stands as a unique city in Sri Lanka due to the complexity of its socio-demographic profile and the diverse food items that arrive through multiple channels. …”
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Governance analysis for urban-wholesale-to-household’s food waste prevention and reduction in Sri Lanka by Aheeyar, Mohamed M. M., Jayathilake, Nilanthi, Bucatariu, C., Reitemeier, M., Bandara, A., Thiel, Felix, Drechsel, Pay

“…Despite Sri Lanka’s mounting food insecurity and malnutrition affecting over 22% of the population nearly 4,000 tons of food waste (FW) are generated daily, with household and food service sectors contributing the most. …”
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Bundled indexed crop insurance and technology practices piloted in Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka by CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems

“…Based on successful piloting of bundled risk solutions in Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka, new indexed crop insurance and technology practices are being scaled out by governments and insurance companies.…”
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Urban agriculture during economic crisis: lessons from Cuba, Sri Lanka and Ukraine by Adam-Bradford, A., Drechsel, Pay

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Governance analysis for urban wholesale to household’s food waste prevention and reduction in Sri Lanka by Aheeyar, Mohamed M. M., Jayathilake, Nilanthi, Bucatariu, C., Reitemeier, Maren, Bandara, Ayomi, Thiel, Felix, Drechsel, Pay

“…This report explores and analyses the governance framework (i.e. policies, laws, and regulations) relevant to urban food waste (FW) prevention and reduction in the wholesale, retail, hospitality (restaurants, hotels), food services (schools, hospitals), and households in Sri Lanka. The project "Innovative approaches to reduce, recycle and reuse food waste in urban Sri Lanka" was implemented from June 2019 to August 2021 under the oversight of the Ministry of Urban Development and Housing and in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Water Management Institute (IWMI).…”
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Impact of climate change on paddy farming in the village Tank Cascade Systems of Sri Lanka by Ratnayake, Sujith S., Reid, Michael, Larder, Nicolette, Kadupitiya, Harsha K., Hunter, Danny, Dharmasena, Punchi B., Kumar, Lalit, Kogo, Benjamin, Herath, Keminda, Kariyawasam, Champika S.

“…Therefore, the present study focuses on one such globally important agricultural social-ecological system referred to as the Village Tank Cascade System (VTCS) in the dry zone of Sri Lanka. The VTCS has considerable potential to withstand seasonal climate variability mainly through continuous supply of water by the village tank storage throughout the year. …”
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Factors affecting willingness to adopt climate insurance among smallholder farmers in Sri Lanka by Aheeyar, Mohamed M. M., Amarasinghe, Upali, Amarnath, Giriraj, Alahacoon, Niranga

“…Drought is an almost annual phenomenon affecting many parts of Sri Lanka, causing huge damage to agriculture and losses to the broader economy in general and farmers in particular. …”
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Food insecurity among farmers in rural Sri Lanka and the perceived impacts of COVID-19 by Singh, Nishmeet, Scott, Samuel P., Olney, Deanna K., Kumar, Neha, Ramani, Gayathri V., Jayatissa, Renuka, Sinclair, Kate, Marshall, Quinn

“…Objectives: Little is known about how the COVID-19 pandemic (C19) has affected food security and farmers’ livelihoods in Sri Lanka. In this study, we assessed food security, perceived impacts of C19 and coping mechanisms to deal with these impacts. …”
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An assessment of dietary patterns and micronutrient intake among farming adults in Rural Sri Lanka by Joyce, Caroline A., Gelli, Aulo, Caswell, Bess L., Hess, Sonja Y., Sitisekara, Hasara, Tan, Xiuping, Jayatissa, Renuka, Peiris, Kalana, Silva, Renuka, Olney, Deanna K.

“…Methods: A baseline study (Dec 2020-Feb 2021), conducted as part of WFP’s Resilience, Risk Reduction, Recovery, Reconstruction, and Nutrition (R5N) program evaluation, collected data from adults in 45 rural villages across Sri Lanka (N=1283). Dietary intake was assessed using telephone-based 24-hour recalls, with repeat recalls from 60% of respondents (n=769). …”
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Tank cascade systems of Sri Lanka: Resilient rural landscapes for people, food and nature by Mendonce, Sharon, Ratnayake, Sujith, Borelli, Teresa, Hunter, Danny, Silva, K.A.I.D., Cutrin, Agnese

“…Designated a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System in 2017, the Tank Cascade System (TCS) is an ancient, man-made water management system unique to Sri Lanka’s dry zone. This book provides a comprehensive understanding of the TCS and the broader landscape (i.e., cascade landscape) it occupies. …”
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Weed growth and grain yield, as affected by herbicides, in dry-seeded rice in Sri Lanka by Chauhan, Bhagirath S., Abeysekara, Anuruddika S. K., Kulatunga, Sakinda D., Madusanka, Indika U.

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