The Legal-aid clinic for CSOs in Kurunegala district was held today (21st December 2023) at Kamrel Hotel Kurunegala. They raised issues on Forest Clearing, Lead Factory, Illegal Waste Dumping, Waste Disposal, Agro Ecology related issue, Glyphosate Issue.

Practical actions to mitigate human elephant conflict - Avoiding Using "Hakkapatas". #humanelephantconflict

Reuse is a powerful solution to combat plastic pollution by minimizing the demand for new plastic production and reducing the amount of plastic waste generated. Visit reusesolutions.org for more information!

On January 6, say NO ❌ to plastic cups and other wasteful, single-use products and say YES ✅ to tumblers and other environmentally-friendly REUSABLE items! January 6 is #RefuseSingleUseDay! #ChooseReuse #ZeroWasteOurFuture #IZWM2024 #BreakFreeFromPlastic #PlasticsTreaty

Initial discussion with government officers and farmer families on skill enhancement trainings under the SWALLOW project was held on 8th of January 2024. The discussion was mainly focused on #livelihood training needs and arrangements of the societies.

#internationalzerowastemonth serves as a pivotal moment to showcase and reminds us of initiatives taken to reduce the dispose of non-degradable waste. Do join us by sharing your initiatives as comments #internationalzerowastemonth #refusesingleuse

Expect us soon in Nugegoda Town, Fort Station and Borella Town.... #zerowastemonth

Contribute to environmental protection by refusing these banned items. #zerowastemonth #refusesingleuse

You are responsible for polluting Sri Lanka if you are using these items... #zerowastemonth #refusesingleuse

IMMEDIATE HIRING! Environment Officer We are looking for a dynamic individual who is passionate about environmental protection, to join our team. If you are interested please send your CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] on or before 28th of January 2024.

On 19/01/2024 we conducted a Round table Discussion on "Understanding the Issue of Illegitimate Debt in the Sri Lankan Context" organized under the NED project on "Promote Civic Literacy, Good Governance, and Rule of Law in the Environmental Sector in Sri Lanka".

Reuse is a system that helps cut the waste generated and a true solution to prevent plastic pollution. Let’s shift our behaviors and cultures to embrace and enjoy reuse... #ZeroWasteMonth #ChooseReuse #refusesingleuse

On 02nd and 03rd of February 2024 we facilitated a training program on agroecology,which was conducted for the members of Nature Conservation Society in Weli Oya,Kandipyapita. The objective of this program was to create awareness on the preparation of value adding food products.

Do you know that LKR 197.1 billion is needed in 2024 to meet SDG-6 targets in Sri Lanka? However, the allocated budget is LKR 71.4 billion. This needs to be changed! Budget needs to be allocated based on public needs while enhancing the spending capacity. #SDG6 #WASH

Today (08/02/2024) we conducted the #EcoFriendly paper production using banana trunk and "Alimana" training program. This training was mainly focused on people who are suffering from #humanelephantconflict. #ecofriendlypaperproduction #sustainablelivelihoods

Training program on production of #ecofriendly hand-made bags using banana fiber, was held on 9th of February 2024. This training was mainly focused on people who are engaged in agriculture/forest products based livelihoods and are suffering from Human elephant conflict.

#HappeningNow #ecofriendlylivelihood training program in Mahawilachchiya

Today (14/02/2024) we conducted a training program on #EcoFriendly paper production using banana trunks and (sin.) Alimana, in Pemaduwa, Mahavilachchiya,to provide skill enhancement trainings towards establishing an alternative source of income to compensate damage on farms by🐘

Today we conducted our #third awareness Program on chemical contamination and environmental law for government officers in Mahawilachchiya at the Divisional Secretariat, Mahawilachchiya, Anuradhapura.

How do microplastics and the even smaller nanoplastics impact the heart? A new study analysed the impact of plastics on heart health, showing a higher risk of heart attacks or strokes. Read this article from euronews to learn more 👇 euronews.com/health/2024/03…