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SUMMARY:IUCN Supervision Mission Underway
DESCRIPTION:IUCN Supervision Mission Underway \nThe IUCN Supervision Mission for the GCF Knuckles Project is currently in progress from 24 November to 2 December 2025\, supporting the review of climate resilience initiatives across the Knuckles watershed. \nThe mission team is working closely with the Ministry of Irrigation\, CIFOR-ICRAF\, the Project Management Unit (PMU)\, and other implementation partners to assess project progress\, financial and technical performance\, stakeholder engagement\, and field-level outcomes. The visit also includes meetings with beneficiary communities and inspections of active project sites. \nThe review findings will strengthen implementation efficiency and ensure continued alignment with Green Climate Fund (GCF) standards as the project advances in building climate-resilient livelihoods in one of Sri Lanka’s most vital ecosystems.
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SUMMARY:Landslide Devastates Paddy Fields in Thalagune\, Udadumbara
DESCRIPTION:Landslide Devastates Paddy Fields in Thalagune\, Udadumbara\nA recent landslide in Thalagune\, Udadumbara in Kandy District\, under the project erea has caused widespread destruction\, leaving approximately 5 hectares of paddy fields silted and destroyed.\nThe incident has dealt a significant blow to the local farming community\, with many farmers facing uncertain futures.\nAccording to reports\, the proposed Potamulla anicut construction site was severely damaged due to the landslide hazard\, and the Potamulla stream is now heavily silted and covered with rubble. The damage has also affected the existing anicut\, which was found to have serious structural damage during a recent field visit.\nA Farmers organization meeting was held at 2.00 p.m. on December 16\, 2025\, on the request and instructions of GCF Knuckles official with 23 male and 8 female farmers in attendance.\nThe meeting discussed the damage caused by the landslide and potential solutions\, including the temporary construction of an anicut using sand-filled urea bags.\nThe farmers have identified an urgent need for a one-foot-diameter alkathene pipe to temporarily divert water and mitigate the damage. The zonal manager\, Mr. Pradeep Samarawickrama\, and other officials are working to address the concerns of the farmers and find a solution to restore their livelihoods.\nThe local community is coming together to support the affected farmers\, and efforts are underway to provide assistance and relief to those impacted by the landslide.
URL:https://gkp.lk/event/landslide-devastates-paddy-fields-in-thalagune-udadumbara/
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SUMMARY:Minister Lal Kantha’s Vision Takes Root
DESCRIPTION:Farmer Organizations Call for Nationwide Expansion of the GCF Knuckles Farmland Consolidation Programme\n \nFarmer organizations in Sri Lanka are calling for the nationwide expansion of the farmland consolidation programme implemented under the Downstream Development Programme of the GCF Knuckles Project (Dumbara Haritha Saviya)\, following its proven success in the Anuradhapura District. \nThe programme\, currently implemented in the Nachchaduwa\, Rajanganaya\, and Hurulu Wewa irrigation command areas\, has delivered tangible benefits to farming communities\, prompting farmer representatives to urge its replication nationwide. \nSuccess Recognized During Field Review\nThese views were expressed during a two-day field observation and progress review conducted on 12 and 13 December 2025\, which focused on consolidated paddy lands established at the farmer-organization command area level. The review assessed: \n\nImpacts of the recent cyclone and adverse weather conditions\nThe extent of damage to cultivated lands\, crops\, and soil\nPost-disaster management measures to restore livelihoods swiftly\nActions required to further protect and improve consolidated paddy lands\nChallenges identified by farmer organizations at field level\n\nMinisterial Direction and Programme Expansion\nIn early 2025\, Minister of Agriculture\, Livestock\, Lands\, and Irrigation\, Mr. Lal Kantha\, visited the Nachchaduwa Farmland Consolidation Model Project. Recognizing its effectiveness\, the Minister requested the National Project Director of the GCF Knuckles Project to extend the cultivation model beyond the Nachchaduwa Irrigation Scheme. \nIn response\, the GCF Knuckles Project expanded the programme to include the Rajanganaya and Hurulu Wewa irrigation schemes\, further strengthening climate-resilient and cost-effective paddy cultivation practices in the Downstream Project Areas. \nReview of Six Consolidated Sites\nAs part of the December field mission\, progress reviews were conducted across six consolidated farmland sites\, covering the farmer organizations of: \n\nNachchaduwa HDL 26/27\nMahasen\nSaliya\nYaya 18 Sri Wijaya\nPadikaramaduwa\nGamunu and Gatalawa\n\nThe review examined cultivation performance\, climate-related impacts\, recovery measures\, and opportunities to strengthen farming systems under consolidated land management. \nFarmers Highlight Strong Benefits\nFarmer organization representatives strongly emphasized that consolidating fragmented paddy plots within their command areas has enabled them to adopt what they described as the most successful and profitable cultivation system in their farming history. \nThey highlighted several key benefits\, including: \n\nSignificant reduction in cultivation costs\nMore efficient and systematic use of machinery\nImproved irrigation water management\nBetter fertilizer application and land-use intensity\nEnhanced soil conservation and overall field management\n\nFarmers also stated that this approach is suitable not only for the Downstream Project Areas but for all paddy lands across Sri Lanka\, expressing strong confidence that the current cultivation season will deliver substantial yields and increased profits. \nBroad Participation and Collaboration\nThe field mission was conducted under the guidance of Ms. Chandika V. Athugala\, National Project Director of the Dumbara Haritha Saviya Project and Additional Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture\, Livestock\, Lands and Irrigation. \nProject advisors\, regional managers\, representatives of partner institutions\, and numerous farmer organizations participated in the review. Staff from the Colombo Project Management Unit and sub-basin regional offices also joined the mission\, contributing through field-level observation\, assessment\, and implementation support \n \n \n     \n 
URL:https://gkp.lk/event/minister-lal-kanthas-vision-takes-root/
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