Amended National Environmental Act to be presented to Parliament today (opens original article in a new tab)

Sri Lanka's amended National Environmental Act is set to be presented to Parliament today, marking the first comprehensive overhaul of the law in nearly four decades to strengthen environmental governance and support sustainable development.

• Amended National Environmental Act to be presented to Parliament for final reading, debate, and vote.
• Third amendment to the NEA, first comprehensive overhaul in nearly 40 years, aiming to strengthen environmental governance.
• Ministry of Environment states the amendment will provide a robust legal foundation for sustainable development.