Core Publications
Water Borne Diseases and Health
This booklet focuses on water resources, shedding light on their diverse applications and the potential for misuse. It explores the issues related to consuming polluted water and delves into the prevalence of waterborne and water-related diseases. Moreover, it offers insights into effective strategies for managing water resources to ensure sustainability and mitigate health risks associated with inadequate water quality.
School Sanitation Handbook
This handbook is designed specifically for schoolchildren and aims to provide a thorough understanding of sanitation facilities within educational institutions. It elucidates the various sanitary amenities accessible in schools and delineates the responsibilities of stakeholders involved. Furthermore, it emphasizes the significance of collaborative endeavors in establishing and upholding school sanitation standards. Additionally, it underscores the crucial role students play in adopting and promoting optimal sanitation practices within their school environment.
Reduction of climate change impacts and building resilience
This book introduces the causes of climate change and its impacts. The book sheds light on the vulnerable groups most affected by these changes, providing insight into their unique challenges and vulnerabilities. Moreover, it offers insights for adaptation and resilience-building, presenting actionable strategies.
Technologies for Crops as an Adaptation to Impacts of Climate Change
Explains various water and soil requirements of different crops, highlighting the necessity for customized approaches in agriculture. Describes the importance of understanding and catering to these specific needs to optimize crop yield and quality. Additionally, it examines cutting-edge technologies such as micro-irrigation, which offer efficient water utilization by delivering precise amounts directly to the roots. These advancements not only conserve water but also enhance crop resilience and productivity in diverse agricultural landscapes.
Adapting Paddy Cultivation to Climate Change: Strategies for Success
In this guide, readers will discover a wealth of knowledge on cultivating paddy rice in the face of climate change challenges. The book meticulously details various paddy cultivars suited to changing environmental conditions, along with innovative techniques and best practices for successful cultivation.
Rainwater Harvesting as an Adaptive Measure for Agriculture
This book presents a brief description of rainwater harvesting, offering a deep understanding of its principles and methodologies. Specifically tailored to the agricultural landscape of Sri Lanka’s dry zone, the book delves into the diverse range of rainwater harvesting methods and their potential to bolster agricultural productivity in water-stressed environments.
Environmental Issues Related to River Sand Mining and Use
This booklet focuses on the multifaceted aspects surrounding the extraction and utilization of river sand. It elucidates the various applications of sand, outlines the sources from which river sand is obtained, and underscores the pivotal role river sand plays in maintaining environmental equilibrium. Furthermore, it describes the detrimental effects associated with sand mining activities, while also exploring alternative materials that can be utilized in lieu of sand to mitigate these environmental concerns.
Effective Home Gardening For Overcoming challenges Of Climate Change
The booklet emphasizes the importance of setting up thriving home gardens despite the difficulties posed by climate change. Targeting everyday gardeners and the public, it provides accessible advice and innovative methods that empower readers to grow resilient gardens that can withstand shifting climates and weather patterns.
Adapting to Climate Change : : Importance of Drinking Water and Community Based Organizations
The booklet explores how community-based organizations could adapt to the challenges of providing safe drinking water in the context of climate change. It explores strategies for improving water management, resilience, and sustainable access, highlighting the crucial role local communities play in safeguarding water resources amid shifting environmental conditions.
How does climate change affect you?
The booklet examines the direct and indirect impacts of climate change on the water cycle including water availability, quality, and accessibility, illustrating how shifting weather patterns can affect everyday life. It explores the different challenges posed by water scarcity, and other issues offering insights into how individuals can adapt to these growing concerns.
Conserving beautiful Bolgoda Wetland
The book provides a comprehensive exploration of the Bolgoda Wetland, emphasizing its critical role as Sri Lanka’s largest freshwater wetland complex. It offers detailed insights into the diverse and unique biodiversity found within the wetland, including various species of fauna and flora that thrive in this ecosystem. The book also examines the numerous challenges the wetland faces, such as pollution, habitat destruction, and climate change, which threaten its ecological balance. Furthermore, it outlines practical strategies and conservation measures to safeguard this vital natural resource for future generations, making it a valuable resource for both environmentalists and the general public. Additionally, the inclusion of extensive fauna and flora lists enhances the reader’s understanding of the wetland’s ecological importance.
WACREP (Water and Climate Change Resilience)
- Climate Change Adaptation and Paddy Cultivation (Sinhala)
- Climate Change Adaptation and Paddy Cultivation (Tamil)
- Climate Chang Adaptation Booklet for Farmers (Sinhala)
- The Effects of Climate Change (Sinhala)
- Adapting and Mitigating Climate Change (Sinhala)
- Water and Sanitation (Sinhala)
- Climate Change and Other Field Crops
- A guideline on project development for small institutions/NGO (English)
Flyers / Information Sheets
- Effective Governance as means to reducing corruption in River Sand Mining (RSM)
- Reinforcing Community Mobilisation in reducing corruption in River Sand Mining (RSM)
- An Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) Policy can reduce water sector corruption
- Water Corruption; Are regulation/ enforcement staff part of the problem or part of the solution ?
- Social and livelihood impacts of unregulated and illicit River Sand Mining (RSM)