Systematic Literature Review on Organic Consumerism in Sri Lanka: Aligning with SDG 3 and SDG 12

Organic consumerism in Sri Lanka has only quite recently begun to increase, as Sri Lankans have become more aware of health and environmental problems. This systematic literature review discusses how organic consumerism in Sri Lanka addresses SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, and SDG 12: Responsible production and consumption. Thus, this review focusses on studies related to organic consumption development, driving factors of consumers' purchasing decisions, market trends, and problems related to the promotion of organic products from January, 2010 to March, 2024.The Key findings of SLR indicates that health concerns especially to avoid life-style diseases are one major drive to consume organic foods, thereby contributing to SDG 3. Considering SDG 12, organic farming styles reduce impacts on the environment, while high prices, limited availability, certification issues, and consumer mistrust are certain barriers to substantial diffusion. The study employed a systematic literature review in determining how the consumption of organic food in Sri Lanka helps in the achievement of SDG 3 and SDG 12. Published literature dated 2010 to March 2024 was accessed from databases like Google scholar, Sri Lankan Journals Online and Science Director using keywords like organic food, sustainability, and consumer behavior. Studies were included if they were about Sri Lanka, gave relevant insight, dealt with organic consumption in health, environmental, or economic impact terms, and were English language studies with full-text accessibility(full paper articles). The selected studies were thematically analyzed (using manual coding system) to extract primary drivers, barriers, and overall impact of organic consumption. The review has highlighted some areas that need attention, such as targeted government policy, better supply chains, and consumer education.