Sri Lanka, May 12 -- Sri Lanka is set to amend its National Environmental Act for the first time in 26 years, introducing a slew of major reforms including stronger legal provisions aimed at improving environmental regulation and enforcement.Sri Lanka Trade Report

Other major reforms include Load-Based Charging under the 'Polluter Pays' Principle and mandatory environmental recommendations prior to the establishment of industries.

Speaking at a media briefing yesterday (11) at the Government Information Department, Central Environmental Authority (CEA) Director General Kapila Rajapaksha said the amendments would grant the Central Environmental Authority enhanced powers to strengthen environmental management and regulatory standards in t...