GREEN COVER

RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES

Going beyond Solar Senura Fonseka believes it’s possible to position Sri Lanka as a regional clean energy hub relatively soon Q: How would you assess Sri Lanka’s renewable energy landscape?…

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NEWS JOURNAL

HEAT RESILIENT RICE It may safeguard yields as climate warms Peer reviewed journal Science says that a team of Chinese scientists has discovered the gene QT12, which helps rice maintain…

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GREEN FUTURE

Sustainability over Profit Melani Gunathilaka pushes for climate resilience, community empowerment and systemic accountability Climate change is intensifying extreme weather events in Sri Lanka with frequent droughts, floods, landslides and…

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GREEN FUTURE

Protecting the Ecosystem Dr. Ravindra Kariyawasam calls for urgent action to combat climate change and ecological degradation Sri Lanka faces economic, ecological and social crises. Dr. Ravindra Kariyawasam warns: “The…

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GREEN FUTURE

Biodiversity Restoration Dr. Ranil Senanayake calls for the adoption of the analog forestry model for a greener Sri Lanka The primary threats to biodiversity and human health stem from the…

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GREEN FUTURE

Eco-conscious Commuting Ganaka Hemachandra champions sustainable mobility and proposes policy driven solutions for Sri Lanka Clean transportation is essential for a sustainable future as it helps reduce congestion, enhances travel…

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WILDLIFE CONSERVATION

Price of Wanderlust Dr. Kalinga Padmalal discusses the impact of over-visitation on Sri Lanka’s wildlife and ecosystems Q: How has the rise in tourism over the years affected Sri Lanka’s…

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WILDLIFE CONSERVATION

Beyond the Forest Prof. Nihal Dayawansa uncovers the human and ecological consequences of habitat fragmentation Q: What are the primary drivers of habitat loss and fragmentation in Sri Lanka today?…

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WILDLIFE CONSERVATION

Marine Conservation Crisis Prof. Terney Pradeep shares insights into the current challenges facing Sri Lanka’s marine environment Q: How would you describe the current state of Sri Lanka’s marine and…

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GREEN JOBS STRATEGY

Green Jobs for Green Growth Anushka Wijesinha calls for a national strategy to drive the inevitable transition to green jobs It’s a well-known fact that the pressures on Sri Lanka’s…

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