Category Sri Lanka

Climate Change, Policies, Sri Lanka

2024 Sri Lankan Presidential Election: A Green Revolution or Empty Promises?

The 2024 Sri Lankan Presidential Election has placed the nation’s environmental policies and climate resilience at the forefront, with leading candidates presenting contrasting visions for addressing climate change. While Ranil Wickremesinghe, Sajith Premadasa, and Anura Kumara Dissanayake each focus on…

Rashmitha Diwyanjalee
September 17, 2024

Biodiversity, Sri Lanka

New Project Launched to Conserve Biodiversity in Sri Lanka’s Plantation Sector

A new project funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) has recently been launched to conserve biodiversity and enhance sustainable land management in Sri Lanka’s plantation sector. Titled “Partnerships and Innovative Financing to Mainstream Biodiversity and Sustainable Land Management in…

CFC Sri Lanka
July 23, 2024
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Sri Lanka, Sustainability

Exploring Sustainable Economic Opportunities at the IORA Business Conclave 2024

The upcoming Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Business Conclave, hosted by The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is poised to delve into sectors pivotal for sustainable economic growth across the Indian Ocean Rim…

Climate Change, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Grapples with Escalating Temperatures: Exploring the Heat Surge

Pic courtesy: adaderana.lk As the hot weather climbs across the island nation of Sri Lanka during these days, concerns about the escalating temperatures and their impact on public health and the environment are reaching a fever pitch. From bustling urban…

Rashmitha Diwyanjalee
April 22, 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

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

Economy, Sri Lanka

How Could Decisions from the Sri Lankan Government’s 2024 Budget Affect the Country’s Climate Change?

A government budget is a financial plan outlining the estimated revenues and proposed expenditures for a specific period, typically a fiscal year. It reflects the government’s priorities, allocation of resources, and overall economic policies and gets a lot of public…

CFC Sri Lanka
November 23, 2023

Sustainability, Climate Change, Sri Lanka

Town Planning and Its Effect on Climate Change and Sri Lanka

World Town Planning Day, also known as World Urbanism Day, is an annual event celebrated on November 8th to recognize and promote the importance of urban and regional planning in creating sustainable, livable communities. This day provides an opportunity to…

CFC Sri Lanka
November 9, 2023

Sri Lanka, Feature

What are the benefits of Sri Lanka’s tropical island location, and what challenges does it pose regarding weather and climate?

Sri Lanka is an island country in the Indian Ocean, southeast of the Indian subcontinent. It is situated between latitudes 5.55°N and 9.82°N and longitudes 79.42°E and 81.88°E. It exhibits a typical tropical monsoonal climate with continuous heat and humidity…

CFC Sri Lanka
August 16, 2023

Sri Lanka

Determining the distribution of volatile constituents of cinnamon in environmental compartments- A New Research From A Sri Lankan University

Sri Lanka produces around 80% of the cinnamon used in commercial products worldwide. Cinnamon products are popular, especially in the food and perfumery industries. Although the cinnamon constituents occur naturally, if they exceed the recommended limits of the World Health…

CFC Sri Lanka
July 20, 2023