Sri Lanka, July 1 -- Addressing the National Council for Disaster Management (NCDM), chaired by His Excellency the President, on 30 June 2026, Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa, called for Sri Lanka to adopt a whole-of-government, science-based approach to climate resilience and disaster preparedness, emphasising that climate security has become a national priority that transcends political differences.

During the meeting, the Leader of the Opposition shared his views on the growing climate-related risks facing Sri Lanka and outlined a series of evidence-based policy recommendations aimed at strengthening national preparedness for the anticipated impacts of the 2026-2027 ENSO (El Nino-Southern Oscillation) cycle.

His observati...