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Key national documents on climate change, sustainable development, disaster risk management and disaster risk reduction, including the (I)NDCs, National Adaptation Programmes of Action, climate change policies, national communications to the UNFCCC, Sri Lanka’s National Adaptation Plan, and relevant sectoral policies were reviewed during the research. 

The findings of this research were validated through the above-mentioned consultation meetings and workshops. Additionally, the final research product has been prepared, taking into consideration the feedback and comments received from the meetings and workshops. Following the finalization of the national research paper, the findings were incorporated to a regional comparative study based on the country studies, and with additional expert comments through regional expert interviews, and inputs received through the regional workshop. 

All three countries have included adaptation and loss and damage components in their NDCs. For adaptation, food security (mainly agriculture) and ecosystems are the major shared priorities, and water resources, coastal zone management, and urban areas are of high importance as well. 

Finally, loss and damage is a priority sector for Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka alike. Means of implementation and financial support are included in the Sri Lankan and Bangladesh NDCs while Nepal has recognised knowledge management as another area of focus in its NDCs. Efforts under this area mainly consist of the generation and dissemination of climate related knowledge carried out by the Climate Change Knowledge Management Centre, exclusively established for that purpose. 

Action under the above areas have been developed by each country according to the individual needs, targets and risks facing each, in terms of all three being developing countries. Also, their policies reflect common traits such as climate sensitive development policies, the need to diversify energy mixes and the demand for technical and financial assistance in implementing the actions in the NDCs.

As part of the international global community, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bangladesh are committed to meeting the long-term goals of the Paris Agreement. The effective, efficient and timely delivery of NDCs play a determining role in this regard, hence the concerted effort by countries to achieve their set targets on both mitigation and adaptation. Thus, implementing these recommended measures will not only facilitate the achievement of each country’s NDC targets but also contribute towards the betterment of international climate action. Addressing the shared gaps, needs, and constraints of Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka can benefit from regional cooperation and the exchange of experiences and lessons learned. Implementing the NDCs of these three countries in an effective manner is vital to prepare for the impacts of climate change and build resilient, sustainable societies, economies, and ecosystems. 

Please find the full research report here: https://www.slycantrust.org/knowledge-resources/policy-gaps-and-needs-analysis-for-the-implementation-of-ndcs-on-adaptation-and-loss-and-damage-in-bangladesh-nepal-and-sri-lanka-regional