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A suspended stadium project in Jaffna revealed a deeper issue with regards to Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) in Sri Lanka ⚠️🏏 CSF Research Associate Senith Abeyanayake's latest article unpacks how EIAs conducted for projects around the country are falling short - with weak social analysis, unclear methodologies, and copy-paste reporting undermining decision-making. At a time of rising climate risk and rapid investment, poor-quality EIAs don’t just delay projects, they increase vulnerability and erode trust. This isn’t about stopping development. It’s about doing it better, with rigorous, transparent, and accountable assessments that reflect real impacts on people and ecosystems. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gJ9j5r8z