Sri Lanka participates in the GEF-8 Sustainable Cities Integrated Program (SCIP) to strengthen integrated urban planning, climate resilience, and nature-positive development across its metropolitan regions. As a country highly exposed to climate risks—including flooding, landslides, coastal erosion, and extreme weather—Sri Lanka faces growing pressures on its urban infrastructure, ecosystems, and public services. 

Through GEF-8 SCIP, the Greater Colombo area is advancing coordinated planning via the Sri Lanka Institute of Local Governance, scaling nature-based solutions, improving climate and biodiversity finance, and promoting decarbonized and circular urban systems. The program supports the development of investment-ready pipelines aligned with national and municipal planning cycles, helping cities transition toward greener and more inclusive growth. Sri Lanka’s engagement enriches the GPSC Global Knowledge Platform with valuable insights on coastal resilience, ecosystem restoration, and integrated metropolitan governance.