Sri Lanka
COUNTRY INFORMATION
Region: South Asia
Population: 22,156,000
Capital: Colombo
GDP (Million US$): 84,518
Disaster Risk Profile: Prone to floods, landslides, cyclones, droughts, wind storms, coastal erosions, tsunamis, sea surges and the threat of sea level rise
Inform Risk Rating: 3.3
DRR Plans and Policies
Institutional DRR Setup
National Council for Disaster Management (NCDM)
The NCDM is mandated by the Sri Lanka Disaster Management Act No. 13 of 2005 to lead in disaster management, working alongside the Ministry of Disaster Management. The NCDM itself does not hold a functional role.
Ministry of Disaster Management
The Ministry is responsible for implementing disaster prevention and mitigation projects; planning and implementing disaster preparedness activities; issuing and disseminating early warning messages; developing regional cooperation schemes; capacity developing of key stakeholders; conducting disaster management awareness and training programs; and facilitating coordination between key partners involved in disaster management. The Ministry also formulates policies, programs and projects on disaster management.
Disaster Management Centre (DMC)
Acts as the executive arm of the NCDM by collaborating and coordinating with relevant government agencies on disaster risk reduction. The Disaster Management Centre primarily focuses on developing and implementing the National Disaster Management Plan and the National Emergency Operation Plan.
National Building Research Organization
The National Building Research Organizations promotes disaster mitigation, preparedness and safety through research, education and training from a technological perspective.
National Disaster Relief Centre (NDRC)
Handles preparation, response and recovery through planning and implementation programs to ensure the impacts of disasters can be met while monitoring, coordinating and evaluation disaster response activities.
The NCDM is mandated by the Sri Lanka Disaster Management Act No. 13 of 2005 to lead in disaster management, working alongside the Ministry of Disaster Management. The NCDM itself does not hold a functional role.
Ministry of Disaster Management
The Ministry is responsible for implementing disaster prevention and mitigation projects; planning and implementing disaster preparedness activities; issuing and disseminating early warning messages; developing regional cooperation schemes; capacity developing of key stakeholders; conducting disaster management awareness and training programs; and facilitating coordination between key partners involved in disaster management. The Ministry also formulates policies, programs and projects on disaster management.
Disaster Management Centre (DMC)
Acts as the executive arm of the NCDM by collaborating and coordinating with relevant government agencies on disaster risk reduction. The Disaster Management Centre primarily focuses on developing and implementing the National Disaster Management Plan and the National Emergency Operation Plan.
National Building Research Organization
The National Building Research Organizations promotes disaster mitigation, preparedness and safety through research, education and training from a technological perspective.
National Disaster Relief Centre (NDRC)
Handles preparation, response and recovery through planning and implementation programs to ensure the impacts of disasters can be met while monitoring, coordinating and evaluation disaster response activities.
Progress under each Sendai Priority
NDMO Contact Information
Disaster Management Centre
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