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From project design to GEF process review: advancing the GEF-8 Project Document for Sri Lanka’s Central Highlands

#Project | Update Work is progressing on the preparation of the GEF-8 project for Sri Lanka’s Central Highlands Landscape (CHL), building on the evidence, priorities and perspectives gathered through national and district-level consultations. Following the inception phase, the SETIN team has been working on translating stakeholder inputs, field observations and available technical information into the Project Document (ProDoc), refining the project strategy, proposed interventions and implementation arrangements. The consultation process provided a strong evidence base for project design. Across the five target districts

PPG Sri Lanka – 1st Field Mission

#Project – update Between 25 February and 7 March 2026, SETIN conducted a mission in Sri Lanka in support of the preparation of the GEF-8 IUCN project “Strengthening Climate-Resilient and Integrated Landscape Management in the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka.” The project aims to promote an integrated approach to landscape management across the Central Highlands Landscape, enhancing ecosystem resilience, supporting sustainable livelihoods, and strengthening coordination among institutions and sectors. The mission began in Colombo with a series of bilateral meetings with key stakeholders,