Strengthening Capacity on Environmental Screening and Environmental Plan

Mrs. Samarakon is expressing her ideas 

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.

Why cascade system is important for the hotspot area management

Dr. Sakalasooriya is delivering his lecture

Dr. Nishan. P. Sakalasooriya, PRA Consultant for Tank Cascade System delivered his lecture on why cascade system is important for the hotspot area management at the workshop on Environment Screening Report preparation and EMP preparation held today (28th) at CBS, Rajagiriya.

This two-day workshop, which started today, was organized by Ms. Udula Sedara, Environment Officer of PMU (Project Management Unit), Climate Smart Irrigated Agriculture Project (CSIAP). The PMU and DPDO (Deputy Project  Director  Office) staff participated in this workshop.