Country: Sri Lanka

The objective of this project is to develop a comprehensive and actionable net-zero roadmap for Sri Lanka’s textile and apparel sector, supporting the country’s transition toward a low-carbon future. The roadmap aims to identify technically feasible, economically viable, and scalable decarbonization pathways aligned with the Paris Agreement and Sri Lanka’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), with the goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
It focuses on evaluating key mitigation strategies across energy efficiency, electrification, material efficiency, and low-carbon fuels, while integrating inclusive approaches that promote gender equity, stakeholder engagement, and institutional capacity strengthening.

Description of activities performed:

The project will follow a structured and phased approach, combining analytical assessment, stakeholder engagement, and policy-oriented design.

The engagement will begin with a comprehensive baseline assessment of the textile and apparel sector, examining energy consumption patterns, greenhouse gas emissions, policy and institutional frameworks, and existing technological capabilities. This phase will include sectoral mapping, benchmarking against international best practices, and identification of key gaps and opportunities for decarbonization.

Building on this analysis, the project will develop a detailed technical proposal for the net-zero roadmap, outlining sector-specific decarbonization pathways, scenario modelling of emissions reduction trajectories, and the financial and technological requirements for implementation. The roadmap will incorporate strategic measures such as improved energy efficiency, increased electrification, adoption of renewable energy, and circular economy approaches, alongside investment needs and co-benefits including job creation and enhanced competitiveness.

A series of stakeholder consultations will be conducted to ensure that the roadmap reflects sector realities and builds institutional ownership. These consultations will engage government agencies, industry stakeholders, financial institutions, and civil society, enabling validation of assumptions, identification of implementation barriers, and integration of stakeholder feedback into the roadmap design.

Following this, the roadmap will be refined, validated, and endorsed through high-level consultations, ensuring alignment with national policies and securing buy-in from key institutions. The final phase will focus on preparing the roadmap for implementation, including development of communication materials, dissemination strategies, and capacity-building measures to support effective rollout across the sector.


Duration: 01/2026-04/2027