Net-Zero, Nature-Positive Dairy: Climate-Smart Dairy Value Chains through Energy Transition & Nature-Based Solutions

About this project

Sri Lanka’s dairy sector is at a critical juncture, facing cascading climate shocks, economic hardship, and deepening rural inequality—challenges that disproportionately affect women, youth, and marginalized estate communities. Rural poverty has more than doubled since 2019, and women—who make up a significant share of the agricultural workforce—are especially vulnerable due to limited access to resources, technology, and decision-making platforms. In climate-vulnerable districts like Kilinochch

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 1No Poverty
• 2Zero Hunger
• 5Gender Equality
• 7Affordable and Clean Energy
• 13Climate Action

Published by

United Nations Development Programme · Multilateral

Countries

Sri Lanka

Sectors

Sectors not specifiedLivestock

Focus

Gender equality · Also contributes

Places

Nuwara Eliya District, Kilinochchi District

Funded by

GOVERNMENT OF JAPAN

Implemented by

UNDP

Published by United Nations Development Programme to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 5 Oct 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XM-DAC-41114-OUTPUT-01005671.

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