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Moving away from a 'response and recovery' reactive framework to a 'science-based resilience' proactive framework
The drones were given in response to an urgent request from RDA after Cyclone Ditwa.
WealthOS was founded by Anton Padmasiri, a financial professional and Chamat Arabewela, who has IT background
Efforts are underway to establish a new integrated framework, bringing together all relevant parties
National Environmental Act amendment bill currently in Parliament with tighter EIA clauses
General public is advised to take adequate precautions
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
"Sri Lanka followed closely, with an estimated 4.6 per cent of its under-18 population displaced over the past 7 years"
The ratification is expected to bring more benefits in marine sector
Some of the fish species no longer observed at other locations
8.7 magnitude quake off Russia - No alert for Indian Ocean
Escalating crisis of plastic pollution poses a significant threat, Institute of Policy Studies says
"Sri Lanka already possesses some of the strongest environmental laws," Disanayake said
The weather department has also issued warnings for strong winds and rough seas.
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China's move comes after US funding cut for climate change, Indian Adani's withdrawal
Sri Lanka gets $1.1mn to establish framework for comprehensive plastic waste management in 7 local authorities
GP Certified label guarantees that packaging meets standards across 3 areas: safety, quality, and sustainability
Several species corals have established themselves at the port
Expedition to document current state of numerous shipwrecks lying beneath the waves off Colombo,
"We will take legal action under the Forrest Ordinance
REDEFINE project will address drivers of conflict linked to the environment, climate change and natural resources
Conservation and Sustainable use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ)
Ulex europaeus, commonly known as gorse, is an alien invasive plant
People affected by intense noise hope that cleaning the environment will also address the issue of noise pollution.
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