Climate action leaders to feature at Sri Lanka Climate Summit 2024

• ‘Code Red – Climate Risks and Opportunities for Sri Lankan Businesses’

The Sri Lanka Climate Summit 2024 organised by The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce in May, serves as a pivotal platform for national dialogue on climate change’s impacts and opportunities for business. Over the course of three days, the summit convenes stakeholders to address not only the pressing risks but also the burgeoning opportunities presented by green growth. Our impressive line-up of speakers comprising national and international leaders of the climate action charge will also be speaking on proactive policy measures to ensure that Sri Lankan businesses are well-positioned to thrive in a world increasingly focused on decarbonisation. 

Under the theme ‘Code Red – Climate Risks and Opportunities for Sri Lankan Businesses’ the conference will be held from 7 to 9 May, at the Shangri La Hotel Colombo. 

To lead these discussions, the Ceylon Chamber has curated a line-up of national and international experts in climate change, including industry experts, policymakers, and academics who will share their insights and perspectives, contributing towards developing a Climate Action Plan. This plan is envisaged to drive the adaptation of green growth and mitigate climate action risks. 

Featured Speakers include Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Chairman Duminda Hulangamuwa, Dilmah Ceylon Tea Company Chairman Dilhan Fernando, IIT Madras Prof. Ashok Jhunjhunwala, Global Green Growth Institute Director General Dr. Frank Rijsberman, Biodiversity Scientist Rohan Pethiyagoda, Columbia University Scientist Dr. Lareef Zubair, Global Facility for Disaster Risk Reduction, World Bank, Hydromet Advisor Dr. David Rogers, Global Green Growth Institute Country Representative Dr. Sonali Senaratna Sellamuttu, Terrasol Sustainability Solutions Founder Rohan Parikh, Centre for Environmental Justice Senior Advisor Dr. Hemantha Withanage, Seneca Impact Advisors Principal and Managing Director Jean Marc Champagne, Double Delta Singapore (Impact Investing) Managing Partner Joost Bilkes, TWCorp Ltd. and Sapphirus Lanka Ltd. Chairman Thilan Wijesinghe, Earthrestoration Chairman Dr. Ranil Senanayake, Naturalist and Conservationist Gehan de Silva Wijeyeratne, University of Moratuwa Faculty of Engineering Postgraduate Institute Mechanical Engineering Professor and Director Prof. Rahula Attalage, Energy Sector Office, Asian Development Bank Senior Director Priyantha Wijeyetunga and Presidential Secretariat Advisor Dr. Ananda Mallawatantri. 

The three-day Summit will explore topics including understanding climate science and the risks and opportunities to businesses, the global and local impact of the climate crisis, climate adaptation and resilience, decarbonisation, and climate financing mechanisms. 

The Summit will close with a plenary session that will consolidate key insights and takeaways into an implementable Climate Action Plan for Sri Lanka’s green and just economic transition.