The strategy lays out a prioritized framework for action and investment for the 2011- 2016 period aimed at systematically moving the country towards a climate change resilient future. The NCCAS supports Sri Lanka’s national development strategy as articulated in the Mahinda Chintana and seeks to ensure its success and sustainability. Key findings of sector-based analyses are synthesized into an integrated framework and structured into five strategic goals: 1. Mainstream Climate Change Adaptation into National Planning and Development, 2. Enable Climate Resilient and Healthy Human Settlements, 3. Minimize Climate Change Impacts on Food Security, 4. Improve Climate Resilience of Key Economic Drivers and 5. Safeguard Natural Resources and Biodiversity from Climate Change Impacts.

An estimated 47.7 billion rupees in incremental additional financing, beyond current and ongoing expenditure, will be required to implement the NCCAS over its 6 year duration. The vast majority of these financial resources are expected to be channelled directly to the agencies and stakeholders (both within Government and beyond) to implement climate change adaptation interventions of varied scales.