Rashmitha Diwyanjalee

Joined: July 23, 2024
Articles: 39

Climate Goals, News

Eco-Convergence 2025: Bridging Academia, Industry, and Sustainability for a Greener Future

Eco-Convergence 2025 was held on March 27, 2025, at the Galle Face Hotel in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Organized by the Institute of Environmental Professionals Sri Lanka (IEPSL), the event brought together environmental professionals, policymakers, academics, and industry stakeholders to discuss…

Feature, Technology

Sri Lanka’s First “Water Battery”: A New Era of Clean Energy or Environmental Gamble?

Sri Lanka is embarking on a groundbreaking renewable energy journey with its first-ever “Water Battery”—the Maha Oya Pumped Storage Hydropower Project. This 600-megawatt initiative, spearheaded by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), will store surplus energy from solar and wind power,…

Environment, News

Sri Lanka Celebrates International Forest Day 2025: Forests and Food for a Sustainable Future

Sri Lanka is renowned for its rich biodiversity and evergreen rainforests, but its forest cover has seen a sharp decline over the past century. In the 1920s, about 49% of the island was covered in forest; today that figure is…

Climate Change Impact, Feature

Sri Lanka’s Disappearing Shores: How Climate Change is Accelerating Coastal Erosion

Sri Lanka’s coastline, a breathtaking view of golden beaches, lush mangroves, and vibrant fishing villages, is pressing crisis: the rapid erosion of its shores. For centuries, these shores have been more than just a scenic background; they are the lifeblood…

Climate Change Impact, Feature

The Impact of Droughts on Surface and Well Water Quality in Sri Lanka

Droughts, increasingly frequent and severe due to climate change, significantly impact the water quality of both surface and well water sources in Sri Lanka. With a heavy reliance on these water sources for agriculture, drinking water, and industry, the deterioration…

Feature, Pollution

New Hope for PFAS Cleanup: Researchers Unveil Bacterium That Degrades Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’

In a groundbreaking study, researchers at the University at Buffalo have unveiled a potential game-changer in addressing one of the most stubborn environmental challenges: PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). They discovered that Labrys portucalensis F11, an aerobic bacterium, can biodegrade…

Feature, Human-Animal conflict

Can Technology Solve SL’s Human-Elephant Conflict? Electric Fencing Offers Hope

The Sri Lankan government has launched a bold and transformative initiative to decisively address the escalating human-elephant conflict (HEC) by deploying a cutting-edge electric fencing system. Spearheaded by the National Engineering Research and Development Center (NERD), this groundbreaking effort is…

Rashmitha Diwyanjalee
February 10, 2025

Climate Change Impact, Feature

Sri Lanka’s Rice Fields in Crisis: How Climate Change is Reshaping the Nation’s Staple Crop

Sri Lanka’s rice production is a cornerstone of its agriculture, providing sustenance and livelihood to millions. However, the increasing impacts of climate change pose significant challenges to this vital sector. Current Status of Rice Production Rice is cultivated during two…

Carbon Offsetting, Feature

Carbon Trading in Sri Lanka: Current Status, Challenges, and Path Forward

Imagine a bustling marketplace, not for spices or textiles but for carbon credits—an intangible commodity vital for the fight against climate change. This is the world of carbon trading, where every transaction reduces greenhouse gas emissions, bringing us closer to…

Climate Change Impact, Feature

Brewing Challenges: How Climate Change is Reshaping Sri Lanka’s Coffee Landscape

Climate change is reshaping agriculture worldwide, and Sri Lanka’s specialty coffee sector is no exception. The cultivation of Coffee Arabica, renowned for its superior flavour profile and demanding environmental requirements, is particularly vulnerable to erratic weather patterns. Rising global temperatures,…