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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
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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…

Biodiversity, Climate

Unique Biodiversity of Sri Pada / Adam’s Peak Is Under Risk

Sri Pada is one of the main sacred places in Sri Lanka. Many pilgrims visit and hike Sri Pada mountain during the Sri Pada season. This visit is not just a visit. Buddhists consider this as an event to show…

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

Your Pets Are in Danger: Beware of Extreme Heat

Most parts of Sri Lanka have recently suffered from scorching weather. The temperature in many areas such as North Western, North Central, Eastern provinces and Colombo, Gampaha, Monaragala, Mannar, Mullativu, Vavuniya, and Hambantota districts are at the ‘caution’ level of…

CFC Sri Lanka
March 20, 2024
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Biodiversity, Climate Change, Renewable Energy

Are the Migratory Birds in Sri Lanka in Danger with the Construction of Mannar New Wind Power Plant?

Climate change is one of the main threats that is challenging the environment. So, people apply many solutions to mitigate and adapt to climate change. However, some of these solutions are considered to have ‘side effects.’ Invariably, when a new…

News

Sri Lanka Set to Expand Ramsar Convention Wetlands: Three New Designations Await Announcement

The Minister of Irrigation, Wildlife, and Forest Conservation, Pavithra Wanniarachchi, Attorney-at-Law, announced that the Wildlife Department intends to designate three additional wetlands in Sri Lanka as Ramsar Convention wetlands. The minister conveyed this information during a media briefing on “World…

CFC Sri Lanka
February 2, 2024