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CAS 2025
Climate Action Symposium
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“Ayubowan” and Welcome to Sri Lanka – the pearl of the Indian Ocean.
“Ayubowan” or May you be blessed with long life” is the customary greeting of the general Sri Lankan which speak of the generations of kindness, hospitality and warmth they have for people.
Sri Lanka is the tropical island off the South – Eastern shores of India,880 km north of the equator, in the Indian Ocean with an area of 65,610 sq.km, 435km long and 225 km wide. Its 1,600 km coastline is lined with sandy beaches, coral reefs and lagoons. The Highlands of Sri Lanka are in the southwest of the geographical center of the pear – shaped island. The cool tea estates make a pleasant sight for foreigners and locals and provide on of the world’s finest teas, Sri Lanka could boast of.
There are a number of rivers and steams starting from the central highlands, flowing down the hilly slopes, creating beautiful waterfalls in the central hills of the country. The longest river is “Mahaweli” which originates about 50 km south of Kandy and flows first north and then Northeast to the sea at Trincomalee, covering a distance of 320 km.” Piduruthalagala” (2,534 m above sea level) is the highest mountain of Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka ‘s 24 wildlife reserves are home to a wide range of native species such as elephant, leopard and a Variety of deer.
“Ayubowan” and Welcome to Sri Lanka – the pearl of the Indian Ocean.
“Ayubowan” or May you be blessed with long life” is the customary greeting of the general Sri Lankan which speak of the generations of kindness, hospitality and warmth they have for people.
Sri Lanka is the tropical island off the South – Eastern shores of India,880 km north of the equator, in the Indian Ocean with an area of 65,610 sq.km, 435km long and 225 km wide. Its 1,600 km coastline is lined with sandy beaches, coral reefs and lagoons. The Highlands of Sri Lanka are in the southwest of the geographical center of the pear – shaped island. The cool tea estates make a pleasant sight for foreigners and locals and provide on of the world’s finest teas, Sri Lanka could boast of.
There are a number of rivers and steams starting from the central highlands, flowing down the hilly slopes, creating beautiful waterfalls in the central hills of the country. The longest river is “Mahaweli” which originates about 50 km south of Kandy and flows first north and then Northeast to the sea at Trincomalee, covering a distance of 320 km.” Piduruthalagala” (2,534 m above sea level) is the highest mountain of Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka ‘s 24 wildlife reserves are home to a wide range of native species such as elephant, leopard and a Variety of deer.
Average High 31 degrees Celsius
Average Low 28 degrees Celsius
IST + 0530 hrs i.e. IST is 05:30 hours ahead of UTC
You will arrive at the Bandaranayake International Airports which is approximately a 30 minutes’ drive to center of the Capital city Colombo. There are Tourist Hotels both near the Airport and in the city. Once you arrive in the country, please contact the conference focal points listed in the “Key contacts “page.
Given the security situation in the country, you should ensure that you carry some form of official identification with you at all times and comply with government /security force instructions. Visitors are advised against using public transportation (buses) during their stay. However, taxis and motorized rickshaws (a.k.a.trishaws or “tuk tuk”)are readily available and provide an inexpensive mode of travel within the city. The most popular meter taxis used in Colombo area.
Kangaroo Cabs +94112 588588
Budget Taxis +94 11 7 299299
Pick me Taxis +94 11 7 433433
The fare is the amount shown on the vehicle’s meter which is in local currency (LKR)
For CAS participations Airports transfer will be provided between Bandaranayake international Airport and the SHANGRI – LA Hotel and back to Airport.
In view of convenience, all delegates are recommended to stay at the venue of the meeting. Those staying at any other locations will be responsible for their own transportation to the meeting and other official functions.
Banking Facilities have grown and widened tremendously to cope with the sophisticated needs of today’s businessmen. Sri Lankan and foreign banks provide and expanding range of services to investors.
The official currency of Sri Lanka is the Sri Lanka Rupees (LKR), which is currently exchanged at approximately LKR.153 to 1 US Dollar and this rate is subject to change. Most International currencies and travelers’ cheques can easily be exchanged at commercial banks, hotels and international airport in Colombo, Sri Lanka. All major International credit cards are accepted by the Banks in Colombo.
Many hotels, restaurants and shops accept reputed visa and master Cards. No surcharge should be permitted for its use. Cash advances are possible against Credits Cards in certain banks.
It is strictly recommended that you have to be extra cautious when using international credit cards in Sri Lanka. There are increasingly reports of credit card fraud and you are strongly advised not to let your credit card out of your sight, not even at reputable restaurants and hotels.
The bank at the bandaranayake International Airport are operated 24 hours at departure and arrival lounge. Banking hours are generally from Monday – Friday ,0830hrs – 1500hrs.All bank process traveler’s cheques and foreign exchange transaction. Number of ATMs can be found in and around the capital and in some of the large town.
You may refer link below for a full list of commercial Banks in Sri Lanka,
IDD and international roaming facilities are available in Sri Lanka. If you would rather not you own mobile phone on roaming but still want to be contactable, the cheapest alternative is to get a mobile phone connection with one of the major mobile operators – Dialog Axiata,Mobitel,Hutch. All these phone companies have a pay- as- you -go plan where you can buy a local SIM card for around Rs.1000 (about USD 8).
Police 119
Fire and ambulance 110
National Help Desk 118
Accident Service General Hospitals +94 11 2691111
Crime +94 11 2691500
ACCESS TO THE conference venue For access to the conference venue, delegate budges will be issued to all members of the delegation of participating countries. The delegate budges should be displayed during the course of the meetings. Registration link will be asked for contact details, digitals copy of valid passport and passport size photograph to complete the registration.
Business attire is suggested for the meeting. English will be the main working languages during the workshop. For the field visit we recommend casual wear.
Visa should be organized by respective participants from their country of origin committee to arrange on arrival visa by filling the attached form with the scanned copy of the passport.
Visa should be organized by respective participants from their country of origin committee to arrange on arrival visa by filling the attached form with the scanned copy of the passport.
For delegates wishing to use personal laptops, please note that electricity power supply is Voltage – 240 v, Frequency – 50 Hertz and Plug Type – C and D
Adequate power connections will be provided in conference venue to allow delegates to recharge their notebooks/laptops when needed