Category: Environment
Fertilizer shortage will deprive Sri Lanka of critical forex earnings – Planters’ Association
Due to the shortage of suitable fertilizer, Sri Lanka is unlikely to be able to achieve its export earnings target for 2021, according to the Planters’ Association of Ceylon (PA), which also reiterated calls for a sustainable solution to the worsening crisis. Earlier this year, the Export Development Board (EDB) set a target of USD […]
Disease-battered rubber plantations call for govt support to ensure industry’s survival
Sri Lanka’s rubber plantations are potentially on the brink of being wiped out, battered by a fast-spreading leaf disease and the sector could be nearing the ‘point of no-return’, commercial rubber growers claim, requesting for urgent government intervention to address the pressing issue. The crisis, which evokes comparisons with the ‘coffee rust’ blight which wiped […]
Opinion: Young entrepreneur finds worth in plastic waste
Pathum’s love towards keeping the environment plastic-free drives his passion for implementing a viable system for waste collection in Sri Lanka Celebrated every year on the 12th of August, Youth Day magnifies the actions of young people who aspire to repair the earth we live in, through their entrepreneurial decisions to solve the world’s most […]
EFL 40th Anniversary: Celebrating milestones and looking to the future
The Environmental Foundation (Guarantee) Limited (EFL), Sri Lanka’s first public interest organization working on environmental protection and conservation celebrated its 40th anniversary on 3rd August. Speaking to mark this special occasion Dr. Eric Wikramanayake, Chairperson of the organization said EFL was incorporated in 1981 to fill a much needed gap of combining the science and […]
Policy on use of organic fertilizer has not changed, government emphasizes
The government states that it has not granted permission to import chemical fertilizers for local agricultural purposes and has not made any changes to the decision taken by the President to use only organic fertilizers for local agriculture and will not make any changes to this decision in the future as well. The Cabinet has […]
Experts from Switzerland conducts knowledge-sharing session on organic agro-ecosystem
A team of experts from Switzerland presently on a 10-day visit in the country conducted an experiential and insightful training session on organic agriculture and ecosystem, a need of the hour for Sri Lanka. The event was held at the Baurs’ Fertilizer Factory (CMW) in Kelaniya on 02nd August in adherence to strict health and […]
Expert team from Switzerland arrives to study Sri Lanka’s agricultural landscape
A renowned team of experts from Switzerland arrived on the 01st of August to study the country’s agriculture ecosystem. During the 10-day visit, they will meet with key industry stakeholders, visit various sites and facilities, and provide comprehensive training in composting and organic farming. The team will meet with most senior members of the Ministry […]
Baurs to bring expert team to study Sri Lanka’s agriculture ecosystem
One of the pioneers in agriculture fertilizer and a leading diversified business group, A. Baur & Co. (Pvt.) Ltd., also known as Baurs, will be bringing down a team of renowned experts from Switzerland to study the country’s agriculture ecosystem with the purpose of providing scientific and practical solutions to converse into an organic approach. […]
UN-EU experts deploy to support SL address environmental impact of MV X-press Pearl disaster
A UN team of oil spill and chemical experts, provided by the European Union (EU), is working with the Sri Lankan Government to assess the impact on the environment caused by the MV X-press Pearl disaster. The team from the UN, France and Italy is a collaboration between the humanitarian arm of the European Union […]
US Provides Humanitarian Assistance to Sri Lankans Affected by MV X-Press Pearl Fire
The American people are providing $100,000 in immediate assistance to support response efforts to the MV X-Press Pearl ship fire. The MV X-Press Pearl has discharged plastic debris and chemical waste into the surrounding waters, endangering coastal resources and the livelihoods of nearby fishing communities. The assistance will deliver immediate support to families whose livelihoods […]
MV X-Press Pearl: Port City Colombo donates Rs. 2 mn worth PPE to support cleanup
Port City Colombo donated over Rs. 2 million worth Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to the Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) yesterday (28) to support its ongoing efforts to clean up the debris and chemical waste collected on the coastline resulting from the MV X-PRESS PEARL ship fire. The MEPA, together with the tri-forces, undertook the […]
Number of measures to minimize damage to marine ecosystem from MV X- Press Pearl Vessel
The Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA), security forces and other responsible government entities have launched a comprehensive operation to mitigate the damage to the marine environment and coastline by the MV X-Press Pearl vessel which caught fire and is in distress off the coast of Colombo. The President has instructed the officials to pay special […]