Category: Environment
The Betrayal of Kavanthissa: How Sri Lanka’s Majestic Tuskers Are Being Sacrificed to Negligence and Rhetoric
Kavanthissa. For generations, the gentle giants of Sri Lanka have walked the island’s forests as symbols of majesty, national pride, and spiritual reverence. From the legendary Nedungamuwa Raja to the grand tuskers roaming the dry zone, these magnificent creatures represent the living heritage of a country blessed with irreplaceable biodiversity. Yet today, that heritage is […]
Meaning in Every Drop: Sri Lanka’s El Niño Response
An El Niño year is rarely just about drought. It is about extremes. Current forecasts suggest Sri Lanka could face two connected phases. The first may bring heavier rainfall, localised flooding and landslide risks in the latter part of 2026. The second could be a prolonged dry spell stretching well into 2027, putting pressure on […]
World Bank Approves $110 Million for Climate-Resilient Roads in Sri Lanka
The World Bank today approved $110 million to help Sri Lanka repair and reconstruct 600 kilometers of roads that were severely damaged by Cyclone Ditwah. The new financing, provided through the International Development Association’s Crisis Response Window, will prioritize roads that restore access to markets, schools, and health facilities in the communities most severely affected […]
Sri Lanka Placed on Elevated Concern as Climate Shocks & Energy-Driven Cost Pressures Converge Ahead of Maha Season: FAO Report
Sri Lanka has been categorized under “Elevated Concern” (Tier 2) in a joint Asia-Pacific risk assessment published by UN agencies and global climate monitors. The classification comes as the island nation faces a dangerous convergence of intensifying climate anomalies and lingering global price shocks across fuel, fertilizer, and food systems (3FS). With the critical Second […]
United States and Sri Lanka Build Disaster Response Readiness Through Atlas Angel II
The United States and Sri Lanka will conduct exercise Atlas Angel II from August 31 to September 4, bringing together U.S. and Sri Lankan military personnel and subject-matter experts to exchange expertise and train together in areas critical to disaster response, including C-130 aircraft maintenance, urban search and rescue, incident command systems, construction engineering, landslide response, and chemical, biological, […]
From orphaned calves to smart technology: HIP advances ‘Save Ali Pancha’
Hambantota International Port (HIP), in partnership with the Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) and the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society of Sri Lanka (WNPS) as project facilitator, is taking its flagship human-elephant conflict initiative to the next stage with the launch of Phase II of the “Save Ali Pancha” project. The programme follows measurable successes […]
Cyclone Ditwah: 3,000 children to benefit from protection and psychosocial support through new EU-funded response – Save the Children
Nearly 12,000 people – including about 3,000 children – affected by cyclone Ditwah will receive crucial cash assistance, protection and psychosocial support through a new EUR 1 million project funded by the European Union, and implemented by Save the Children. The initiative targets the central highland districts of Badulla, Nuwara Eliya, and Kandy, which were […]
Japan and FAO Partner with Sri Lanka to Restore Inland Fisheries in Ditwah Affected Eastern Province
The Government of Japan and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the Government of Sri Lanka, have launched a joint initiative to restore inland fisheries livelihoods and strengthen the resilience of cyclone-affected fishing communities in Sri Lanka’s Eastern Province. The initiative was formally signed by H.E. Akio Isomata […]
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce to Host Sri Lanka Climate Summit 2026
From Risk to Opportunity: Mainstreaming Climate Action into Sri Lanka’s Growth Story. As climate rules tighten globally and investor expectations shift from commitment to compliance, climate action is now directly tied to trade, competitiveness, and access to finance. Against this backdrop, The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce will host the second edition of the Sri Lanka […]
SL with support from Norway, UNICEF & UN Volunteers, launches digital systems to support communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah
The National Disaster Relief Services Centre (NDRSC) under the Ministry of Defence today launched its new digital Compensation Management System and the Community Inquiry Mechanism, funded by the Government of Norway and supported by UNICEF Sri Lanka and UN Volunteers. This is a major step forward in ensuring faster, more transparent and accessible support for […]
Research Vessel Dr. Fridtjof Nansen Completes Marine Scientific Survey in Sri Lankan Waters
The Research Vessel Dr. Fridtjof Nansen has successfully completed a marine scientific survey in Sri Lankan waters and departed Colombo, marking the conclusion of a critical mission to strengthen the country’s ocean knowledge base. As part of the EAF-Nansen Programme of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Norway, the vessel […]
SL & Australia Partner with FAO on AUD 2 Mn Initiative to Restore Climate-Resilient Vegetable Livelihoods in Cyclone-Affected Highlands
The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation, the Government of Australia, and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) marked the launch of a AUD 2 million (USD 1.4 million) recovery initiative to restore and transform vegetable production systems in the cyclone-affected districts of Nuwara Eliya and Badulla. The agreement was […]