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Conservationists and environmental groups have renewed their concerns about this project and proposed to authorities to consider alternative locations for projects of this nature
The Thambapavani plant is in the southern edge of Mannar Island, but Adani is going to block the entire island, leaving no space for birds to fly through
Mannar Island holds environmental importance because it attracts over 15 million birds from over 30 countries via the Central Asian Flyway.
Blue-green land and waterscapes act as ecological corridors across land and water in creating an ecological continuity in order to protect and restore the habitats of native and naturalized species. In addition, these ecological corridors also help to conserve and improve the habitats of migratory species as well. One of the main objectives of establishing blue-green land-waterscapes is to reconcile increasing local/regional development and human livelihood challenges in a sustainable manner while at the same time safeguarding biodiversity and their habitats/ecosystems as far as possible.
Located in between Chilaw and Puttalam is a pristine sanctuary that is now home to many flora and fauna. As one passes the Suruwila Wewa and adjoining paddy lands it gives a glimpse of perhaps one of the last remaining tank cascade systems in the country. Spanning over 1300 hectares in extent, the Anawilundawa sanctuary is an asset to surrounding communities. The Accelerated Natural Regeneration of Mangroves (ANRM) Project is one such initiative that has strived to bridge the gap between scientific conservation efforts and community prosperity
They roam the jungles in search of food and water. They cross from one forest to another when food is scarce and few. Some return back to their habitat alive, others die on the way. This is the plight of Sri Lanka’s unique elephants.
The Youth Wing of the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society of Sri Lanka (WNPS), in association with
USAID, opened the "Tales of Conservation" exhibit that uses art to inspire environmental awareness and
action. This activity-centered exhibition cast a wide net to incorporate various artworks on waste
management, conservation, climate change, education, and environmental legislation—all of which
intersect with the irreplaceable human need for maintaining the natural environment.
The Youth Wing of the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society of Sri Lanka (WNPS), in collaboration with USAID, recently opened the "Tales of Conservation" exhibition, a compelling art exhibition which created activism aimed at increasing environmental awareness and action. The exhibition displayed a diverse collection of artworks that addressed important issues such as waste management, conservation, climate change, education, and policies regarding the environment. Each piece was more than just art, it sparked conversations, provided visitors with practical solutions, and allowed them to interact directly with experts in numerous fields. Sri Lanka, a biodiversity hotspot, is often taken for granted by its own people. Baba Dioum's timeless words resonate deeply: “We will conserve only what we love; we will love only what we understand, and we will understand only what we are taught.” Recognizing the transformative power of education in conservation, artists Umaiyanthy Kugendiran and Mahesha Kariyapperuma used their work to shed light on the fragility of Sri Lanka’s biodiversity and the urgent need for collective action.