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Mrs.
Maheni Samarakon, Environmental Safeguard Specialist, delivered a comprehensive
lecture on the familiarization of the Environmental Screening Checklist and the
Environmental Management Plan (EMP) at the workshop on Environmental Screening
Report (ESR) and EMP preparation, held today (28th) at the Central Bank Staff
Training Centre (CBS), Rajagiriya. During her session, Mrs. Samarakon clearly
explained the purpose and importance of environmental screening in project
implementation, highlighting how the screening checklist supports the early
identification of potential environmental risks and impacts. She also guided
participants through the structure and key components of an effective
Environmental Management Plan, emphasizing practical approaches to mitigation
measures, monitoring mechanisms, and compliance with national environmental
regulations and World Bank safeguard requirements. Real project-based examples
were used to enhance participants’ understanding and application of the tools.
The two-day capacity-building workshop, which commenced today, was organized by Ms. Udula Sedara, Environment Officer of the Project Management Unit (PMU) of the Climate Smart Irrigated Agriculture Project (CSIAP). The programme aims to strengthen the technical capacity of project staff in preparing high-quality Environmental Screening Reports and EMPs, ensuring environmentally responsible and climate-resilient project implementation. Officials from the PMU and Deputy Project Director Offices (DPDOs) actively participated in the workshop, engaging in discussions and practical sessions designed to improve consistency, accuracy, and effectiveness in environmental safeguard documentation under CSIAP.
