Abstract:
The Colombo Port City Development Project in Sri Lanka, a significant urban expansion initiative, faces environmental concerns such as coastal erosion, marine pollution, and habitat destruction. This study takes a unique approach to addressing these concerns by conducting a comprehensive environmental analysis of the project, focusing on identifying ecological problems and their impacts. The main objective is to identify the environmental issues associated with the Colombo Port City Project and propose mitigation recommendations. The research explores specific ecological aspects to establish sustainability goals, such as carbon footprint, waste generation, and impacts on biodiversity and ecosystem services. Through this analysis, the study aims to gain a deeper understanding of the project's environmental implications and provide valuable
insights for sustainable development initiatives. The study employs an exploratory research design using qualitative methods to investigate the ecological impacts of the Colombo International Financial City development project. By conducting interviews with ten experts and analysing primary and secondary data, the study aims to gain in-depth insights into the complex environmental context of the project. Purposive sampling was utilised to select participants, and thematic analysis will be employed to analyse the qualitative data collected. The research methodology ensures a rigorous and systematic
approach, facilitating a comprehensive understanding of the environmental implications of the Colombo International Financial City project
