The Role of the state in Environmental Protection: A critical Analysis of Sri Lanka

Abstract

This study examines the role of the state in Environmental protection I; A critical analysis of Sri Lanka. In the current situation of Sri Lanka, Environmental protection is hotly debate topic among the people. Environmental sustainability is like the core of development country. The research problem is, why has the Sri Lankan state been unable to effectively ensure environmental protection despite having established policies, laws and institutions? In additional sub purposes are, to examine the existing environmental laws. Policies and regulatory framework in Sri Lanka, to analyze the role of state institution in implementing environmental protection policies, to explore the political factors that influence environmental decision making in Sri Lanka, to examine the challenges faced by the state in ensuring environmental sustainability and to assess the impact of economic development priorities on environmental protection. The writing of this article uses qualitative method. Under the qualitative method using literature resources for this. Specially analysis technique based on previous researchers’ findings. Through this study , Political interference often affects environmental decision making and law enforcement, economic development projects are ignore the environmental regulations, clear gap between environmental policies and their practical usage in Sri Lanka and Corruption and lack of accountability weaken environmental government these findings can be identified regarding why has the Sri Lankan state been unable to effectively ensure environmental protection despite having established policies , laws and institutions.