Sri Lanka, July 13 -- Town planner and civil engineer, Dr. Nadeesha Chandrasena has earned international acclaim with her innovative stormwater management solution, Smart Drain.

Developed to combat urban flooding, Smart Drain was named one of the top 10 winners in the 2025 WIPO Global Awards by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the United Nations agency dedicated to intellectual property, innovation, and creativity.

Chosen from over 780 applicants representing 95 countries, Smart Drain stood out for its patented, scalable technology that tackles climate-related challenges in dense urban environments. The system features a unique dual-layer design that prevents clogging by trapping solid waste such as plastic, while al...