About 965 forest fires have destroyed over 11,123.99 hectares of forest cover, according to official data. The highest number ...

When we talk about new forestry programmes such as the recently launched Wanaspathi, we think of planting trees only in isolated locations in rural areas. However, reservations along streams and roads ...

A few days ago, many were heart-broken when we read of the death of yet another majestic elephant called ‘Bhathiya’. Approval ...

The Ministry of Environment is set to launch "Wanaspathi" - Sri Lanka's Forest Conservation and Protection Program tomorrow (15), under the leadership of Environment Minister Dr. Dammika Patabendi and ...

The beauty of our natural landscapes lies not only in their aesthetic appeal but also in their vital role in sustaining life ...

A gazette notification has been issued today officially declaring 16 government forests as protected reserves under the ...

Whether or not you are into botany, this is a book that should bring tears to the eyes of everyone who loves this country for its unique and wondrous bounty of natural resources. It is a book for the ...

Sri Lanka hides a secret deep within its emerald jungles: a wild, golden-eyed beauty that few ever glimpse. The Sri Lankan ...

It is heartening to see some serious efforts are being made to reform the education system in Sri Lanka. Fulfilling a long overdue, focusing on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, ...

Oceans cover the vast majority of Earth’s surface area and absorb nearly a quarter of global carbon dioxide emissions. They ...

Cat bonds offer a unique solution to disaster risk insurance, transferring risk to financial markets for post-disaster relief ...

Aligned with Sri Lanka’s new environmental policy and its commitments under the Paris Agreement, “Vanaspathi” aims to increase the island’s forest cover to 32% by 2030, ensuring the protection of ...