ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka has ready a nationwide renewable hydrogen coverage, to make the Indian Ocean island a regional hub, and likewise launched a simply power transformation (JET) research, with assist from the United Nations Growth Company (UNDP).
“With its huge renewable power assets, Sri Lanka is nicely positioned to leverage hydrogen applied sciences for decarbonising energy era, business and transport, whereas enhancing power safety and attracting worldwide funding,” the UNDP mentioned in a press release.
The Ministry of Vitality, the Sri Lanka Sustainable Vitality Authority and UNDP in Sri Lanka hosted the Renewable Hydrogen Stakeholder Session Workshop ‘From Technique to Actions’ not too long ago.
The discussion board introduced collectively policymakers, personal sector, financiers, academia and worldwide consultants to debate the nation’s path to a inexperienced hydrogen financial system.
Sri Lanka’s Built-in Nationwide Financing Framework (INFF) Technique for the Vitality Sector, developed with assist and technical experience from UNDP, the Simply Vitality Transition (JET) Research, which outlines how Sri Lanka can shift to renewable power, and Sri Lanka’s Nationwide Renewable Hydrogen Coverage, which gives a framework for positioning the nation as a future regional hub for hydrogen and its derivatives, had been launched on the occasion.
The INFF gives actionable suggestions for mobilising and aligning various sources of finance, home and worldwide, private and non-private, to advance an inclusive and equitable renewable power transition in Sri Lanka.
“By embracing renewable hydrogen, we’re taking a decisive step in direction of power independence, industrial competitiveness, and local weather resilience,” Okay T M Udyanaga Hemapala, Secretary to the Ministry of Vitality, mentioned.
“Our position is to make sure that the coverage interprets into sensible options on the bottom. From enabling infrastructure to security requirements and governance mechanisms, we’re dedicated to constructing a sturdy ecosystem that enables hydrogen to flourish as a part of Sri Lanka’s clear power combine,” Wijendra J Bandara, Chairman of the Sri Lanka Sustainable Vitality Authority, mentioned.
“Renewable hydrogen is usually a game-changer for Sri Lanka, serving to scale back emissions, diversify power sources, and drive industrial progress,” Marina Ten, Officer-in-Cost, UNDP in Sri Lanka, mentioned.
“The INFF is about connecting ambition with assets. It helps international locations like Sri Lanka unlock and align the financing wanted to realize nationwide improvement priorities and the Sustainable Growth Objectives.”
“The JET research ensures folks stay on the centre of this transformation, offering sensible pathways for a good and equitable shift to renewable power. Taken collectively, these three initiatives present Sri Lanka with the instruments to drive innovation, appeal to funding, and ship a clear power transition that leaves nobody behind.” (Colombo/Sep23/2025)
