Category Climate Change

Industries, Climate Change

Norway Pioneers Commercial Deep Sea Mining: Balancing Economic Gain with Environmental Concerns

Deep-sea mining is a completely fresh topic for most people as Sri Lankans. In a groundbreaking move, a recent news source has published that Norway has become the first nation to embrace commercial-scale deep-sea mining, passing a bill that propels…

CFC Sri Lanka
January 18, 2024

Climate Change, Biodiversity

Sri Lanka’s Seagrass Beds: Guardians of Coastal Biodiversity and Climate Resilience

The inaugural World Seagrass Day was celebrated on March 1, 2023, following the United Nations General Assembly’s decision in 2022 to annually commemorate this significant occasion. Sea grasses, locally known as ‘Muhudu thruna’ in Sinhala and ‘Wattawa’ in Tamil, resemble…

Rashmitha Diwyanjalee
January 13, 2024

GreenHouse Gas Emissions, Climate Change

Top 10 Countries that Contribute Greenhouse Gas Emission in the World(According to Latest Data)

Climate change refers to long-term alterations in temperature and weather patterns on Earth. In the present, climate change has become one of the significant challenges of human coalescence. Climate change is primarily driven by human activities that increase the concentration…

CFC Sri Lanka
January 11, 2024

Agriculture, Climate Change

Water Reservoir Renaissance: Sri Lanka’s CSIAP Revives 487 Tanks, Boosts Capacity by 10,000 Acre-Feet

To create more with less, it will be necessary to make better use of finite resources like energy, land, and water. Smart irrigation appears to provide solutions for these issues of the twenty-first century. Sri Lanka, under the visionary leadership…

CFC Sri Lanka
January 10, 2024
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Climate Change

A City Governor of Belgium Commends Sri Lanka’s Initiatives to Tackle Climate Change

Antwerp Governor Cathy Berx and Sri Lanka’s EU Ambassador Grace Asirwatham recently engaged in a captivating dialogue at the Governor’s office in Antwerp, Belgium. The enthralling discussion, titled “Antwerp’s Green Revolution,” delved into the dynamic efforts of national and international…

CFC Sri Lanka
January 5, 2024

Climate Change, Feature, Sri Lanka

Looking Back at Climate Change Impact on Sri Lanka in 2023: Insights from Summits and Mitigation Efforts

Introduction Climate change is an ever-pressing global concern, and its impact on countries like Sri Lanka is increasingly evident in 2023. The year has seen significant developments in international summits, where nations converged to address climate-related challenges. This article delves…

CFC Sri Lanka
January 1, 2024

News, Climate Change

How investing in health can drive effective climate action

By Vivek Saini While the recent COP-28 conference wrapped up, the echoes of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) 2023 review still resonate. It is a stark reminder that prioritizing health within national climate plans is not a distant ambition but…

CFC India
December 29, 2023

Climate Change, Climate Change Adaptation, Sri Lanka

Enhancing Disaster Resilience: Rainwater Harvesting for Safe Drinking Water in Flood and Drought-Prone Areas Across Six Districts in Sri Lanka

Ensuring disaster resilience for safe drinking water in flood and drought-prone regions across 06 districts is a priority for the Lanka Rain Water Harvesting Forum. The recent expansion of their initiatives in Anuradhapura district aligns with the main project objectives,…

CFC Sri Lanka
December 26, 2023

Sustainability, Climate Change

Unveiling ESG [A Comprehensive Guide to Environmental, Social, and Governance Standards] and Climate Change Mitigation

Introduction Sustainability is a manner that preserves the Earth’s resources whilst still meeting the present needs of society. When it comes to economy and commercial sectors, it becomes corporate sustainability which is important for both the planet and businesses. Simply,…

CFC Sri Lanka
December 20, 2023

Industries, Climate Change

FAO Boosts Sri Lanka’s Fisheries Sector with Climate-Resilient Boats and Innovative Fish Stalls

Sri Lanka – In a significant stride towards sustainable development and climate change resilience, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has delivered two state-of-the-art climate-resilient fishing boats and 30 innovative fish display stalls to the Ministry…

CFC Sri Lanka
December 20, 2023