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SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Re-defining Destination Identities for Sustainable Tourism in Sri Lanka
Short-term and unsustainable plans for a tourism recovery, with narrow views on destination identity, can threaten the natural assets that Sri Lanka's tourism is branded on. On World Tourism Day 2024, we argue that its time for Sri Lanka to re-define tourism destination identities through an inclusive and imaginative approach. With examples from Kalpitiya and Yala, based on ongoing research, this article suggests the need to 'co-discover' destination identities with local stakeholders.
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Reclaiming Public Space: Who Is It For and Who Is Welcome?
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
Reclaiming Public Space: Who Is It For and Who Is Welcome?
In July 2024, the Colombo Urban Lab team embarked on a series of exploratory sessions in Colombo to reflect on public spaces in the city. Starting at Independence Square, we took routes that went through major public spaces that we recognised as being synonymous with many people’s lives in Colombo. From Viharamahadevi Park to Race Course Mall, we looked at the purpose of each of these public spaces, and how they are used today. These are some of our reflections on what we felt, saw, and heard.
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Illustration of women planting mangroves, with wind turbines in the background
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
3 Reasons Why Sri Lanka Should Consider Gender in Climate Finance
Climate finance is growing globally, but women risk getting left behind. From the instruments we use, to the climate actions we fund, women are impacted. As Sri Lanka attempts to accelerate climate finance, gender must be a leading consideration.
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