Sri Lanka has had multiple situations of displacement, due to conflicts, natural disasters, development and other reasons. Since the end of the war, efforts have been initiated to address and reduce numbers of conflict-affected Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), though there are thousands of IDPs yet unable to return to their homes, particularly in the North and East. There also continues to be a significant number of refugees, particularly in India, the majority of whom are yet to return to their places of origin.

In addition, comprehensive policy and implementation strategies need to be implemented to deal with displacements caused by natural disasters and development activities.

To develop a comprehensive national policy for IDPs whose displacement is due to disasters and/or are development induced after reviewing existing framework, drawing from the UN’s Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement.

To prevent displacement through environmental protection displacement due to natural disasters including drought, coastal erosion, land slides.

Conduct a study on the various types of contamination that causes displacement and make recommendations for disaster mitigation and risk reduction.

Conduct a study on the various types of natural disasters which cause displacement and make recommendations for preparedness, disaster mitigation and risk reduction.