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Explainer, Budget

Explained | What does ‘Green Growth’, termed as one of the ‘Saptarishis’ of India’s Union Budget 2023, consist of?

In a welcome move, sectors like green energy, green mobility, green buildings, green farming, and green credits featured prominently in India’s Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman’s Union Budget 2023-24 on 1st February. Sitharaman stated that this budget focuses on ‘green growth’…

CFC India
February 6, 2023
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Climate Change, Biodiversity

Is Climate Change the leading cause of species extinction in SL?

Rising temperatures caused by global warming have created a wide range of environmental problems, affecting not only humans but also the biodiversity spread across different ecosystems. We are going through the sixth mass extinction, the only extinction in history caused…

CFC Sri Lanka
February 6, 2023
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Climate Change, People

Political campaigns, other celebrations, and Climate Change – Sri Lankan context

Local elections in Sri Lanka are coming up and are scheduled to be held on 9th March 2023. Sri Lankans will be eligible to elect members to 340 local government authorities. Elections usually draw a picture of posters, cutouts, polythene…

CFC Sri Lanka
February 4, 2023
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Climate Change, Sri Lanka, Wetlands

Importance of Being Climate Conscious on World Wetland Day!

Today, the 2nd of February, is World Wetland Day, where people celebrate the ecosystems that benefit people, animals, and the environment. This year’s theme is “It’s Time for Wetlands Restoration,” highlighting the urgent need to prioritize wetland restoration. This Article…

Kithmee Mediwake
February 2, 2023
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Climate Change, Biodiversity

Sea Plankton or Trees? Provides the most percentage of Oxygen to Our Planet ??….

We recently came across viral social media posts highlighting the trees and their functionality as plants producing oxygen were overrated. Hence more importance needs to be given to oceanic plankton, as seen below. As we all know, millions of living…

CFC Sri Lanka
February 2, 2023
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Explainer, Wetlands

Explained | Why wetlands are so important for environmental sustainability, climate resilience, and human wellbeing

By Dr. Partha Jyoti Das ’Crucially, it is time to acknowledge wetlands’ critical role for biodiversity – and the solutions they provide on climate change and sustainable development. It is time to fulfill commitments to stop the loss of the…

Partha J Das
February 1, 2023
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Explainer, El Nino

Explained | What is El Nino that could emerge in 2023 leading to severe drought in India

By Manjori Borkotoky and Dr. Partha Jyoti Das The phrase ‘El Nino’ means Little Boy or Christ Child in Spanish. According to NOAA, the name came into being when South American fishermen first noticed unusual warm water periods in the…

Climate Change, Economy

Inflation and Climate Change

Fuel ques, gas ques, and the food crisis were all terms that started trending with the dawn of 2022. Sri Lanka hit an all-time lowest as we began to face the consequences of the worst economic crisis. Much of the…

CFC Sri Lanka
January 30, 2023
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Agriculture, Climate Change

Can climate change be a cause for the spread of the Sena caterpillar?

The recent destruction caused by the Sena Caterpillar’s return was very prominent. The Sena Caterpillar damaged maize crops from several districts in the country. However, the director (Technical) of the Ministry of Agriculture, Anura Wijetunga, says that this harvest season,…

CFC Sri Lanka
January 30, 2023
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Explainer, Carbon Offsetting

Explained | What are Carbon Offsets and why most Rainforest Carbon Offsets are being termed ‘Worthless’

A recent report after a nine-month investigation states: “The forest carbon offsets approved by the world’s leading provider and used by corporations like Disney, Shell, and Gucci are largely worthless and could make global heating worse.” Verra, the world’s leading…

CFC India
January 28, 2023
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