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The key to ASP readiness lies not in building entirely new systems, but in integrating existing infrastructure
Through FAO, the funding will help with prevention and control of invasive alien species for enhanced biosecurity
The lab is fully equipped to evaluate common plastic types like PET, HDPE, LDPE, PP, PVC, and PS in various forms
In 2025, Asia and the Pacific experienced a series of weather and health crises that took a heavy toll on human lives
Deep depression may become a depression as it hits Sri Lanka coast
To cross Sri Lanka coast between Hambantota and Kalmunai around 12 UTC – 18 UTC
President outlines country’s plans for environmental sustainability and economic growth.
Kits help maintain proper hygiene, reduce health risks, support physical and emotional well-being of the vulnerable
Steps should be taken to replace current National Environment Act with a new environmental act that suits country
The discussion also resulted in the decision to convene several online sessions to engage with other relevant parties.
Though mining permits have been given to three firms, unlikely that permission will be given to dig deeper than 4.2m
“It’s worth noting that there are 150 tropical countries, with 88 of them participating in the Belt & Road initiativ...
The UN food agencies (FAO, IFAD, and WFP) highlighted the urgent need for Sri Lanka to “transform its agrifood systems...
Potential for using debt-for-renewables within the growing climate finance space
Officials discuss bilateral agreements including on mangrove conservation and fisheries sector development
In order to assess the potential threat from the trees, the help of the Forest Ministry and tree surgeons are needed.
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“We are now losing biodiversity up to 10,000 times faster than it was disappearing 100 years ago,” he warned.
Sri Lankan delegation at COP28 to request permission for Sri Lanka to initiate a “Climate Justice Forum”.
MEPA to get 5.7 mn rupees a year, for five years to maintain 8 beach cleaner machines
Sri Lanka faces frequent natural disasters due to the impacts of climate change.
A task force will be responsible for formulating, implementing and monitoring environmental protection initiatives
Cabinet approves proposal to improve Beira Lake water quality through a pilot project by a Singaporean company
It will help Sri Lanka gain expertise in the fight against marine pollution through the use of cutting-edge technologies
The deal falls under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
About 30 percent of the country's rainfall comes from the inter monsoonal rains from around October
However, the meeting would have "no bearing on the ongoing legal proceedings initiated by the government".
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