National Anticipatory Action Roadmap (2026-2030) Launched to Strengthen Disaster Preparedness 📈

The Disaster Management Centre (DMC), with technical leadership from the UN World Food Programme (WFP) and funding from the US Government, has officially launched Sri Lanka’s Anticipatory Action (AA) Roadmap for 2026-2030. • Strategic Focus: Establishes a highly coordinated approach across key national sectors to transition from traditional disaster response to proactive risk mitigation. • Core Capabilities: Prioritizes advancements in impact-based forecasting, early warning systems, and forecast-based financing mechanisms. • Economic & Social Impact: Directly aims to reduce disaster risks and protect vulnerable communities, which inherently safeguards local agriculture, rural employment, and regional supply chains from climate-induced disruptions. • Collaborative Framework: Developed by the National Anticipatory Action Working Group, uniting the DMC, WFP, UN agencies, I/NGOs, civil society, and private sector partners.