Tag Sri Lanka

Air Pollution, Explainer

CEA Debunks ‘Abnormal’ Pollution Claims in Jaffna, Says Air Quality Within Normal Variations

Recent claims circulating on social media as well as main stream media about an “abnormal” spike in air pollution levels in Jaffna are misleading, according to the Central Environmental Authority (CEA). Speaking to Climate Fact Checks, Vernika Ranawaka Arachchi, Director…

CFC Sri Lanka
February 13, 2026

Emissions, News

A Stronger Stratospheric Clean-Up: How New Data Is Rewriting the Global Methane Budget

Methane (CH₄) is a potent greenhouse gas, second only to carbon dioxide in its heat-trapping power, and it accounts for roughly 30% of human-driven global warming. Unlike CO₂, however, methane lingers in the atmosphere for only about a decade before…

CFC Sri Lanka
February 11, 2026

Fact Check, Natural Disasters

Fact Check: Viral Posts Falsely Claim Invest 96B Is Cyclone Senyar, And That A Cyclone Will Hit Sri Lanka

A series of Sinhala social media posts claim that the low-pressure zone labelled Invest 96B near Sri Lanka will strengthen into Cyclone Senyar and cause severe impacts across the Northern and Eastern Provinces. The posts have created confusion by treating…

CFC Team
November 27, 2025
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Climate Change, Sri Lanka

Hottest February in a Decade: SL’s Dry Spell to Continue till May

Sri Lanka’s Meteorological Department has warned that the current dry spell is likely to continue until May. Meteorologist Janka Kumarage explained that while such weather patterns are typical during these months, global climate change is increasing the intensity of the…

Kalana Krishantha
February 21, 2025
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Biodiversity, Climate Change

The Human-Monkey Conflict: Addressing the Toque Macaque Dilemma in Sri Lanka

In recent years, the toque macaque, or “rilawa,” has become the focal point of heated debates in Sri Lanka. These primates, endemic to the island, have been labeled as significant culprits in crop damage, causing substantial economic losses for farmers.…

Rashmitha Diwyanjalee
December 17, 2024

Climate Change, Natural Disasters

How Did Cyclone Fengal Impact to Sri Lanka?

In late November 2024, Cyclone Fengal impacted Sri Lanka, leaving a significant trail of destruction. Originating in the Bay of Bengal, the storm brought heavy rainfall, powerful winds, and devastating floods to several provinces, including the Eastern, North Central, Northern,…

Kalana Krishantha
December 13, 2024

Climate Change, Feature

Sri Lanka’s 2024 Elections: Voters Demand Clear Climate Policies Amid Rising Misinformation and Economic Concerns says CFC Survey

Sri Lanka’s upcoming parliamentary elections mark a pivotal moment for the nation, as climate change takes center stage in political discourse. CFC Sri Lanka recently conducted a survey of voter opinion that reveals that while climate policies are gaining traction…

CFC Sri Lanka
November 9, 2024

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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Climate Change, Industries

The Impact of Climate Change on Rubber Cultivation: Challenges, Adaptations, and Sustainability

Harvesting latex from rubber trees in a tropical plantation. The process involves carefully tapping the tree bark to collect the milky liquid, which is then processed into various rubber products. Photo by Ryan Woo/CIFOR By G. R. Diwyanjalee The rubber…