United Nations Archives

December 29, 2022

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon recently had the distinction of being featured to a global audience as one of 25 banks around the world that are working to promote environment consciousness among their customers. The occasion was the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 27) at which Doconomy AB, the Sweden-based impact-tech […]

December 9, 2022

100 inmates to be trained on sustainable agriculture practices COLOMBO, 9 December 2022 – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) are working with the Department of Prisons in Sri Lanka to enhance the skills of inmates in modern […]

November 16, 2022

Distribution to smallholder paddy farmers in four districts to commence this week COLOMBO, 15 November 2022 – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) handed over 780.1 MT of Urea procured through the UN Central Emergency Relief Fund (UN-CERF) to the Ministry of Agriculture today. 15,619 farmers cultivating paddy […]

November 8, 2022

COLOMBO, 08 November 2022 – The Republic of Korea through the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is investing USD 1.2 million to strengthen shrimp aquaculture in Sri Lanka. The investment is part of a global project implemented by FAO in Sri Lanka with a total investment of USD […]

September 12, 2022

Nearly 30 percent of the population are experiencing acute food insecurity, and will likely deteriorate further unless urgent assistance is provided JOINT FAO/WFP NEWS RELEASE Colombo/Rome, 12 September 2022: An estimated 6.3 million people in Sri Lanka are facing moderate to severe acute food insecurity and their situation is expected to worsen […]

September 12, 2022

Colombo, Sri Lanka, 9 September 2022: Amana Bank recently partnered with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka, to channel support through the recently launched ‘Private Sector Giving Facility for Emergency Relief’, initiated towards overcoming the rising challenge of severe medical and food supply shortages due to the ongoing economic […]

September 7, 2022

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COLOMBO – Amidst an unprecedented economic crisis that has left millions of Sri Lankans food insecure, John Aylieff, United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific concluded a two-day visit to Sri Lanka where WFP is stepping up its emergency operations. The latest WFP surveys show that […]

June 27, 2022

Airline recognises vital role SMEs play in global economy and communities on United Nations’ MSME Day 2022 New Emirates Business Rewards members can accelerate their return to business travel with a joining bonus Dubai, UAE, 27 June 2022: To mark the United Nation’s Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME) Day, […]

June 17, 2022

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COLOMBO – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today began distributing food vouchers to pregnant women in underserved districts of Colombo, marking the start of WFP’s emergency response in the country. WFP is working to provide life-saving food, cash and voucher assistance to three million of the most vulnerable people […]

May 31, 2022

31 May 2022, Colombo – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) with financial assistance from the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad) is providing technical support to develop the fisheries and aquaculture sector in Sri Lanka. This FAO-Norad global collaboration will work with the Ministry of Fisheries […]

ComBank places Sri Lanka on global map at UN Climate Change Conference

FAO and UNODC to enhance access to skill development in correctional facilities

FAO hands over 780.1 MT of Urea to the Ministry of Agriculture

Republic of Korea invests $1.2 Million through FAO to strengthen Shrimp Aquaculture sector

Food insecurity in Sri Lanka likely to worsen amid poor agricultural production, price spikes and ongoing economic crisis, FAO and WFP warn

Amana Bank partners with UNDP Sri Lanka for emergency relief

WFP regional director in Asia Pacific reaffirms commitment to Sri Lankans hardest hit by economic crisis

Emirates Shows Support for Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSME)

WFP launches emergency response in Sri Lanka amid escalating foos crisis

Norway and FAO to strengthen fisheries sector in Sri Lanka through responsible use of fisheries and aquaculture resources