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Sri Lanka's central and southern parts are home to montane forests, sub-montane forests and to lowland rainforests. In contrast, sparse forests, mangroves, riverine dry forests and monsoon forests are located in the dry zone. These forest covers in Sri Lanka have been greatly reduced by legal and illegal forest clearing. [3]
Pages in category "Sri Lankan environmentalists" The following 31 pages are in this category, out of 31 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
She is well known for her sustainability related efforts especially related to Colombo Wetland Management Strategy. [1] She has often spoken about the importance of wetlands for a sustainable Colombo and she has raised awareness among public about the critical role played by wetlands for the sustainability and to attain sustainable urban future.
The Loris, found only in Sri Lanka and South India, is related to the Lemurs of Madagascar. The connection to India led to a commonality of species, e.g. freshwater fish, the now extinct Sri Lankan Gaur (Bibos sinhaleyus) and the Sri Lankan Lion (Panthera leo sinhaleyus). [5] The island was connected, off and on at least 17 times in the past ...
The Sri Lankan government working in conjunction with multi-national institutions have seen a major change in timber harvesting in Sri Lanka for the cause of sustainable development. Commercial plantations have gradually been brought under management system in Sri Lanka to produce wood in an economically efficient and sustainable way.
The Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (or SLSEA) is the primary body responsible for the issuance of licenses for sustainable energy developments in Sri Lanka.In addition to being the key licence provider, it is also the organization responsible for promoting renewable energy and sustainable developments in the country.
Visualisation of average annual temperature anomaly in Sri Lanka, 1901 to 2020. Climate change is an important issue in Sri Lanka , and its effects threaten to impact both human and natural systems. Roughly 50 percent of its 22 million citizens live in low-lying coastal areas in the west, south, and south-west of the island, and are at risk of ...
In 2019, the Centre for Environmental Justice filed for legal action to repatriate waste containers illegally exported to Sri Lanka from the UK. [4] [5] After a year-long case, the court ordered the illegal waste to be sent back to the UK. [6] [7] [8] An agency was set up thereafter to investigate illegal waste exports. [9]