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"Climate finance is the fuel that turns ambition into action—it’s the catalyst that enables countries to transition to low-carbon #economies. It’s the green oil fuelling the engine for climate action," said Ms Lisa Whanstall, Deputy High Commissioner, UK in Sri Lanka 🇬🇧🇱🇰. "Right now,

Lovely to join colleagues from across South Asia and fellow #IndoPacific enthusiasts to discuss how this amazing region is driving global growth – and how the UK partners in it. Thanks to Andrew Patrick for hosting us in beautiful Sri Lanka and for the insightful tour of Colombo

Thanks to The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce for the recent diplomats / business networking event.

Shakespeare’s timeless tale of star-crossed lovers is transformed in Kenneth MacMillan’s ‘mesmerising’ (Telegraph) ballet. Royal Ballet and Opera in cinema’s Romeo and Juliet on the big screen. Tickets available at Scope Cinemas. British Council Arts @UKtheatredance UK in Sri Lanka 🇬🇧🇱🇰 #Arts

Deputy High Commissioner Lisa Whanstall and BHC team was pleased to catch up with Cecile Fruman, Director of Regional Integration and Engagement, South Asia, on 🇬🇧 partnerships with World Bank and the regional context.

High Commissioner Nimal Senadheera presented the Open Copy of his Letter of Credence to Ms Victoria Busby OBE, Vice Marshal and Director of Protocol at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office on 17th June 2025. #slhclondon #DiplomacyLk

Glad to be back in Jaffna this week. Engaging with a broad range of voices- of newly elected mayors, local leaders and academics to entrepreneurs and civil society- on shared priorities including reconciliation, education, development and livelihoods. 🇬🇧🇱🇰

🇱🇰 episode of HRH Prince William’s #GuardiansOfTheWild with United for Wildlife & The Prince and Princess of Wales is now live! We warmly welcomed ranger Chinthaka Pathirana—who protects elephants & local communities—to meet Deputy High Commissioner Lisa Whanstall & BHC team. ow.ly/Gkca50WcFr3

Also delighted to welcome Mr Ranjan Marasinghe, Acting Director General & Dr Tharaka Prasad, Director of Wildlife Health, from the Department of Wildlife Conservation. Role of rangers & DWC is integral to protecting 🇱🇰’s precious wildlife & fostering harmony with communities.

Proud to see 🇱🇰 rangers in the latest episode of Guardians, from @princeandprincessofwales & @unitedforwildlife. Featuring Chinthaka & his team, who risk their lives to protect elephants & foster coexistence with local communities. Catch the episode here: ow.ly/bU5050WcI6A

Looking forward to visiting Battersea to see their amazing work when I return to the UK. 🐶 🐈‍⬛

🇬🇧 Game, set, match – #Wimbledon2025 is here! From June 30–July 13, 500K+ fans & 20M+ viewers celebrate the UK’s sporting legacy, innovation & global flair. Wimbledon isn’t just tennis—it’s Britain at its best. #GreatBritain #SportIsGREAT

We’re equipping first responders with life-saving trauma care skills—what happens in the first few minutes can mean everything. Together, we’re building a faster, stronger emergency response network. Acting High Commissioner Lisa Whanstall was at the launch. #TouristPoliceSL

Flowers and offerings at the Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara last weekend. #SriLanka

🇬🇧🤝🇱🇰 “Cricket unites us across generations and continents.” Speaking at the #FestivalofCricket at London this weekend, UK's Trade Envoy for Sri Lanka Lord John Hannett OBE celebrated the enduring ties built on sport, trade, culture, & community between UK and Sri Lanka.

Last week Deputy High Commissioner Lisa Whanstall & British Council Sri Lanka Country Director Orlando Edwards paid a courtesy call on the new Vice Chancellor of University Colombo 🇱🇰 They discussed education and the benefits of international exchange and research. 🇬🇧🤝🇱🇰 #UKinSL

Boost for Sri Lankan garment sector after new UK trade measures gov.uk/government/new…

The Deputy High Commissioner met with the Sri Lanka Lifesaving Team on 14/07 at Sri Lanka in London. The team is representing SL at the Commonwealth Lifesaving Championships in Swansea, and won SL's first-ever gold medal in the competition’s history. #slhclondon #DiplomacyLk

Deputy High Commissioner Lisa Whanstall attended the @ISolarAlliance Regional meeting yesterday. 🇬🇧 is committed to supporting Small Island Developing States to access affordable, reliable and sustainable clean energy solutions. #UKinSriLanka

Deputy High Commissioner Lisa Whanstall and the BHC team spent a meaningful afternoon at Suwa Arana Centre with Indira Cancer Trust. A highlight was the mindfulness session with children—full of creativity, joy, paper quilling, clay art & pom-pom love bugs. #UKinSriLanka