European Union in Sri Lanka and the Maldives

24/08/2026

Cohort 02 of the CIRCULAR Incubator Programme has officially launched!

The European Union-funded CIRCULAR Programme, under the Global Gateway Strategy, which is implemented together with the Government of Sri Lanka, Expertise France, FAO Sri Lanka, and GIZ Sri Lanka and partly co-funded by Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ) is supporting Sri Lanka’s transition towards a more sustainable and inclusive economy.

Through the six-month programme, 11 selected companies will receive support to develop and scale innovative solutions addressing critical challenges across ’s food value chain.

The cohort launch also brought together entrepreneurs, alumni, ecosystem partners, the private sector, academia and partners to share knowledge, showcase ideas and build .

20/08/2026

The European Union and Colombo Stock Exchange celebrated three years of partnership through the EU-funded Green Recovery Facility, implemented by Expertise France.

In 2025, Sri Lanka’s GSS+ bond market mobilized approximately LKR 82 billion (EUR 216 million), supporting investments in renewable energy, energy efficiency, water and coastal resilience, and inclusive social infrastructure.

By supporting sustainable finance and mobilizing investment for a greener economy, this partnership reflects the EU’s Global Gateway strategy: building trusted connections and generating transformational impact.

A milestone for sustainable finance - and a stronger foundation for Sri Lanka’s green economic transition. 🌱

11/08/2026

06/08/2026

Communiqué de l’ambassade - Embassy statement

05/08/2026

Independent press and engaged civil society are the foundations for democracy.

European Ambassadors met journalists and CSOs in Jaffna. Great opportunity for to hear about their work on defending rights, challenges and aspirations.

A conversation to be continued.

05/08/2026

Sustainable solutions are built with communities, not for them.

At Chrysalis, addressing water scarcity goes beyond improving access to water. It begins with understanding the relationships, systems, and local realities that shape how communities share natural resources.

Through the REDEFINE Project, women- and youth-led Civil Society Organisations are supported to work alongside communities, government institutions, and local stakeholders to co-design solutions that respond to each community's unique context. Whether strengthening local partnerships, promoting sustainable farming practices, sustainable management of resources or encouraging shared responsibility for water management, every intervention is designed to create solutions that communities can sustain long after the project ends.

Because when communities shape the solution together, they build more than resilience, they build trust, ownership, and a stronger future.

REDEFINE project is funded by the European Union in Sri Lanka and the Maldives and implemented by Chrysalis and the Small Island Geographic Society

05/08/2026

Can peace begin in a marketplace?

In Muthur, the answer is yes.

Ten women entrepreneurs from Sinhala, Tamil, and Muslim communities are transforming traditional food into a pathway for economic empowerment and social cohesion. With support from the FICE CRM initiative under the SCOPE programme, Chrysalis helped establish five market stalls, creating a shared marketplace where women can sell their products, grow their businesses, and connect across communities. The initiative also strengthened local livelihoods by linking 48 value chain actors.

More than a place to trade, this marketplace is a space where relationships are built, barriers are broken, and communities move forward together, one shared meal at a time.

FICE initiative was implemented by Chrysalis with the support of European Union in Sri Lanka and the Maldives and GIZ Sri Lanka

31/07/2026

Investment and growth will create jobs for young people in the North.

European Ambassadors met the Northern Chamber of Industries and the Women's Chamber of Industry and Commerce, as well as inspiring young entrepreneurs at Yarl IT Hub – an initiative supported by .

30/07/2026

Important conversation with political parties’ representatives in Northern Province.

Grateful to ITAK leader C. V. K. Sivagnanam for organising a meaningful discussion with European Ambassadors on reconciliation, land rights, truth & accountability, justice & equal development.

27/07/2026

Hon. Governor of Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan met European Ambassadors during their visit to Jaffna on 21 July.

Fruitful meeting in which development priorities, investment opportunities, and job creation were discussed.