As the country prepares to mark the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem on July 26, Environment ...

About 965 forest fires have destroyed over 11,123.99 hectares of forest cover, according to official data. The highest number of forest fires occurred in 2016, with 265 incidents recorded that year, ...

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 few days ago, many were heart-broken when we read of the death of yet another majestic elephant called ‘Bhathiya’. Approval was granted through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and regulatory bodies, ...

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 ...

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, ...

There are several reasons why some places might be seeing more of these glowy beetles this summer. The first is wet weather.

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 ...