Have you read the latest edition of Colombo Urban Lab's New Publications Newsletter? Inside, you’ll find a round-up of our recent publications and articles. Read it here:

NEW POLICY REPORT: We look at how Sri Lanka's polycrisis has impacted the economic, social and cultural rights of working class poor families in Colombo. Despite clear State obligations, there are persistent gaps between formal commitments and reality. https://t.co/xfmB3BVQbv

👇As a human, a Tamil, and a journalist, I present to you the story of #ChemmaniMassGrave💔 It has taken weeks and sleepless nights to write about what broke me. This has stories of hope, courage, and enduring pain. Thanks @kumanan93 @ambikasat https://t.co/s7s1bZb2U6

Putting each veg in a separate plastic bag is so wasteful. Companies need to do more to proactively discourage this, since it seems Sri Lankans are too stupid / selfish to think of changing behaviour on their own. Just put it all in one bag & paste sticker on an old receipt.

The first journal article from our FRESH food environments research with @IDS_UK is now out - @leah_salm @AniGooneratne @nicknisbett @iromip & colleagues discuss the methodology, framework, application and findings in Colombo, Sri Lanka. https://t.co/Se767KcNlX

Looking forward to this exhibition and the week of talks and programmes. I’ll be on this weekend alongside @VraieB, Sharni Jayawardena & Firi Rahman. Check out the full programme which includes a talk by Sujit Sivasundaram and Nira Wickremasinghe as well.

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Colombo is at a critical juncture in urban planning and climate adaptation. Read our policy brief to understand the effect of heat stress on outdoor workers and actionable ways forward to build a climate-resilient city. Read here: 🔗 https://t.co/5ByPGWXEAp

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Public infrastructure like taps & shade can be a lifeline for Colombo's outdoor workers on days of extreme heat - but only if designed for their needs. Our policy brief on heat stress in Colombo discusses what some of these solutions could look like. 🔗 https://t.co/5ByPGWXEAp

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Colombo's rising heat isn't just a climate issue; it is also an economic crisis. Outdoor workers face spoiled goods, health risks, and no protection. Our policy brief reveals who bears the cost and how to respond equitably. Read more https://t.co/ZmLkR9dYkB

This will be super interesting - please do go for it. Koni's work in South Africa is amazing, and a lot to learn for anyone working on community advocacy, oral history and storytelling, infrastructure and housing, transitional justice.

Looking forward to this conversation with @aarudpra @meghal92 & @UrbanPlannerNED! We have much to learn abt heat stress from cities like Karachi and other South Asian cities. Our new policy brief discusses how Colombo can prepare for a hotter future

Colombo faces rising heat stress with limited policy response. Iromi Perera highlights the need for data-driven urban planning, green spaces, and adaptation finance to protect vulnerable outdoor workers. https://t.co/aSAU5UmnSX

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Heat stress does not affect people equally. In Colombo, street vendors, cleaners & gig workers bear the brunt. Our new policy brief exposes the crisis facing outdoor workers & suggests solutions to build a cooler, fairer city. Read now: https://t.co/ZmLkR9dYkB

Colombo is heating up- and outdoor workers are feeling it first. Our new policy brief explores how rising temperatures impact street vendors, gig workers and others exposed to extreme heat. How can the government and new CMC prepare for a hotter future? https://t.co/icBgtHULto

New policy brief alert by myself and @meghal92 where we look at the impact of heat stress in Colombo and explore pathways on how we must prepare for a hotter future. Many things should have started long time ago but there is still time to act. “It’s too hot” is becoming the norm.