Date: July 9-10, 2017
Time:9.00 am to 5.00 pm
Venue:Gamini
Dissanayake Auditorium, Mahaweli Centre, No. 69, Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha,
Colombo 07
The primary purpose of the symposium is to share the knowledge,
lessons and experiences of the CBR+ projects implemented in Sri Lanka. During
the 02 day symposium CBR+ partners will present their experiences and lessons
learnt. As the symposium is held in partnership with GEF/SGP Sri Lanka
programme, projects implemented in the Operational Phase V will also be
presented.
The symposium is held in coordination with the World Environment
Day Celebrations which are held on 09th and 10th July at
the Public Library premises, Colombo 07. The main organizing partner
for the event is the Sri-Lanka Nature Forum (SLNF) - a partner Network of the Global Environment
Facility/Small Grants Programme, UNDP. Other UN agencies and government and private sector
organizations will offer assistance and support to the effort. The
event will have exhibition stalls of environment and education value, on Selected GEF/SGP
UNDP and Community Based REDD+ projects implemented at community level. Other
parallel events will also take place during the two days.
An exhibition of environment
products of communities will be the main attraction. Awards to school children
on art work competitions will take place, several publications will also be
launched at the symposium.
