Sri Lanka, June 9 -- Noting that the government has taken a landmark policy decision to double its emission reduction target for the industrial sector to a 13% commitment, authorities say this move forms the bedrock of Sri Lanka's long-term climate strategy aimed at achieving 70% renewable energy generation by 2030 and complete carbon neutrality by 2050.

The announcement was made in Colombo in the context of the Sri Lanka Climate Summit 2026, held at the Taj Samudra Hotel, which brought together policymakers, international development partners, and private sector leaders to discuss the country's climate readiness and investment potential.

The summit is organized for the second consecutive year by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and was ...