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Dear readers,


We are pleased to share with you the new edition of the SLYCAN Trust Newsletter. This issue reports back from the NAP Expo 2024 which took place on April 24th in Bangladesh. SLYCAN Trust was pleased to participate and organise two sessions focused on partnerships, stakeholder engagement and gender-responsive entrepreneurship in NAPs. The new issue also features a few stories on SLYCAN Trust’s work on fostering sustainable entrepreneurship and promoting projects led by women and youth groups.


We hope you find our content helpful. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or thoughts!


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SLYCAN Trust at NAP Expo 2024

On April 24th, 2024, during this year’s NAP Expo hosted by the UNFCCC and the Government of Bangladesh, SLYCAN Trust organized a session on gender-responsive and inclusive risk management through entrepreneurship in National Adaptation Plans (NAPs).


We also hosted a Climate 2.0 session in partnership between SLYCAN Trust Youth and ClimaComms to focus on inclusive partnerships and stakeholder engagement in NAPs. We are excited to take this initiative global over the coming year and open up new spaces for conversation!


The NAP Expo is an annual outreach event organized by the Least Developed Countries Expert Group under the UNFCCC together with other partners to promote the exchange of experiences and foster partnerships between a wide range of actors and stakeholders on how to advance national adaptation planning. 


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New Country Director for EthicalX

SLYCAN Trust appointed Dulanga Witharanage as Country Director to lead EthicalX - entrepreneurship empowerment initiative in Sri Lanka. The appointment is effective as of 1 April 2024.


In her new role, Witharanage will steer forward EthicalX’s strategic initiatives in Sri Lanka including promoting ethical, sustainable, and climate-friendly business practices as well as enhancing and expanding collaborations and partnerships for advancing climate-friendly entrepreneurship across industries.


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Thematic Dialogue in Sri Lanka

To facilitate an inclusive dialogue on building a more sustainable and resilient entrepreneurship ecosystem across different sectors, SLYCAN Trust hosted a thematic dialogue on entrepreneurship, enterprise risk management, and climate change in Sri Lanka on 30th April 2024.


The event included participants from industry associations, government agencies, and the private sector who highlighted the need for more relevant and updated policies, increased financial support, and enhanced skill development.


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