November 4, 2024
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SLT-MOBITEL, has joined forces with the Forest Department to undertake a significant mangrove restoration project in Pubudugama. The partnership aims to restore 4.2 hectares of mangrove ecosystems and ensure their long-term sustainability.     The agreement signing took place recently at the Forest Department, Sri Lanka. Nishantha Edirisinghe, the Conservator General of the Forest Department, […]

August 26, 2024
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SLT-MOBITEL has embarked on a significant environmental initiative with a new mangrove restoration project at Pubudugama, Wanathavilluwa in Puttalam District. The project, in collaboration with the Department of Forest, aims to restore 4.2 hectares of abandoned shrimp farms and one time slattern into a thriving mangrove ecosystem over the course of five years. The initiative […]

May 30, 2024

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Sri Lanka’s commitment to mangrove conservation is a strong backdrop for Hayleys Fentons’ “Roots of Resilience” programme.  Hayleys Fentons Limited celebrated the inauguration of the “Roots of Resilience” biodiversity conservation programme. The project began with the signing of the MoU on November 7, 2023. This significant endeavour was carried out in collaboration with the Government […]

April 18, 2024

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The United Nations has recently applauded Sri Lanka’s efforts to restore and expand the island’s mangrove cover by over 50 percent. The country has been selected as one of the seven UN World Restoration Flagships for its pioneering efforts in mangrove restoration. Senior Advisor to the President on Climate Change, Ruwan Wijewardene, is actively preparing […]

November 21, 2022
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      20th November 2022, Colombo: Norlanka, one of Sri Lanka’s largest sustainable exporters of baby and kids wear, together with the Environmental Conservation and Management Society of University of Kelaniya recently concluded Phase 1 of a mangrove restoration project in the coastal area of Chilaw. Over 100 participants from Norlanka and the university […]


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