suggested in INC. However not much work has been done yet other, than assessing the vulnerability of these infrastructure. After the tsunami most of these aspects are being discussed and need to be pursued. Another proposal that was prioritized in the coastal zone in adaptation measures to accommodate sea level rise in the design of new coastal structures. Though it was not considered directly as coming under the climate change new plans such as coastal area power plant construction has taken these in to consideration after the tsunami experience. Reclamation Near-shore Land Reclamation plans were also to be considered in adaptation to sea level rise. Screening near-shore reclamation against sea level rise impacts is now being enforced strictly after the tsunami. Assessment of vulnerabilities and impacts and adaptation measures in case of near- shore land reclamation will be done. Tourism Tourism has always been a very profitable industry and happens around the beautiful beaches in . Impacts on sea level rise will directly affect tourism and can impact the sustainable development. As an adaptation measure set back limits have established to take account of sea rise. A plan called coastal nourishment plan is in place. New set backs are being developed and may restrict construction in some places in the coastal zone and beyond. Other proposals are to formulate tourism development guidelines to highlight for investors the potential problems arising from climate change and to update /revise Master Plan on Tourism to incorporate climate change concerns. 3.3.2 Physical Plan for Climate Change The National Physical Planning Department has initial preparation of the latest physical plan for the country and has considered Climate Change Criteria in its proposed projects as an adaptations measure. Further consultations will be done to develop sectoral guidelines in National Physical Planning considering climate change issues. 3.3.3 Proposed Action for the Transport Sector Transport has been considered a sector to prioritize under adaptation measures. This is mainly because is an island country which unavoidably has a long range of coastal road and railway sections that can be vulnerable to climate change. Also being a tropical country road surfaces are also vulnerable to climate changes in the form of increased temperature and high intensity or long spells of rainfall. Improving Infrastructure Proposed Adaptation measures for this problem is to consider improving road/railway infrastructure design standards to incorporate climate change considerations. Though are new roads being planed and some are already under construction, how much of climate change concerns are being taken in to account is not known. Studies will be carried out to identify the direct impact on infrastructure and adaptation measures.
suggested in INC. However not much work has been done yet other, than assessing the vulnerability of these infrastructure. After the tsunami most of these aspects are being discussed and need to be pursued. Another proposal that was prioritized in the coastal zone in adaptation measures to accommodate sea level rise in the design of new coastal structures. Though it was not considered directly as coming under the climate change new plans such as coastal area power plant construction has taken these in to consideration after the tsunami experience. Reclamation Near-shore Land Reclamation plans were also to be considered in adaptation to sea level rise. Screening near-shore reclamation against sea level rise impacts is now being enforced strictly after the tsunami. Assessment of vulnerabilities and impacts and adaptation measures in case of near- shore land reclamation will be done. Tourism Tourism has always been a very profitable industry and happens around the beautiful beaches in . Impacts on sea level rise will directly affect tourism and can impact the sustainable development. As an adaptation measure set back limits have established to take account of sea rise. A plan called coastal nourishment plan is in place. New set backs are being developed and may restrict construction in some places in the coastal zone and beyond. Other proposals are to formulate tourism development guidelines to highlight for investors the potential problems arising from climate change and to update /revise Master Plan on Tourism to incorporate climate change concerns. 3.3.2 Physical Plan for Climate Change The National Physical Planning Department has initial preparation of the latest physical plan for the country and has considered Climate Change Criteria in its proposed projects as an adaptations measure. Further consultations will be done to develop sectoral guidelines in National Physical Planning considering climate change issues. 3.3.3 Proposed Action for the Transport Sector Transport has been considered a sector to prioritize under adaptation measures. This is mainly because is an island country which unavoidably has a long range of coastal road and railway sections that can be vulnerable to climate change. Also being a tropical country road surfaces are also vulnerable to climate changes in the form of increased temperature and high intensity or long spells of rainfall. Improving Infrastructure Proposed Adaptation measures for this problem is to consider improving road/railway infrastructure design standards to incorporate climate change considerations. Though are new roads being planed and some are already under construction, how much of climate change concerns are being taken in to account is not known. Studies will be carried out to identify the direct impact on infrastructure and adaptation measures.