Environment & Wildlife

How One Solar Power Plant In Batticaloa Cultivates Energy And Agriculture

Despite #SriLanka having the potential to meet as much as 32% of its annual power demand with solar energy, only 0.01% of that potential was developed as of 2016.

Big Game Hunting In Colonial Ceylon

Between 1796 and 1948 when the British ruled over our island nation, the hunting of wild game was encouraged, rewarded and even celebrated as a sport. And among the many hunters who revelled in it — justified at the time as a means of population control — was Major Thomas William Rogers, who killed roughly 1,500 elephants within 10 years.

Strong Foundations – Episode 02 – Mangrove Restoration

Mangroves are one of our most valuable and critically endangered natural ecosystems.

‘Environment Advocacy Can’t Always Be Donor Driven’ : Anoka Abeyrathne on #TheDebrief w/Roel Raymond

Anoka Abeyratne is an environmentalist and conservationist who is currently the environmental lead for the Royal Commonwealth Society. Here, she speaks with our Editor-in-Chief Roel Raymond on the state of the environment in Sri Lanka, and highlights what more needs to be done in the area of conservation.

Is Climate Change Giving You Anxiety?

After the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, it can often seem that lately there are more and more things to worry about.

Urban Crocodiles: Where Did They Come From?

Finding crocodiles along the coast is not a new thing — but no one wants a saltwater crocodile as their swimming buddy.

Thousands of Flamingos In Mannar For The Winter

Have you ever seen a flock of 2,0000 flamingos in one place? If you visit Mannar any time between now and April, there’s a good chance that you might.

Sea Cucumbers: Sri Lanka’s Lesser-Known Seafood Export

Sea cucumbers are soft-bodied, slow-moving creatures very much like starfish or sea urchins. Although not part of the local cuisine, Sri Lanka exports them to other Asian countries. Sea cucumbers are considered one of the most over-exploited marine resources in most countries. In an unregulated environment, can the Sri Lankan industry survive in the future?

Here’s Why Sri Lanka Needs More Renewable Energy

Sri Lanka’s reliance on fossil fuels to generate energy, while seen as cheap and effective, is actually costing us more than we think. Here’s why we need to better harness renewable energy in order to mitigate the negative effects of using fossil fuels and move towards a cleaner, greener future.

There’s A New Bird Wintering In Sri Lanka

From early August through April, more than 200 migratory bird species visit #SriLanka to escape the winters of the northern hemisphere. This time around we have a new visitor: the Asian house martin, who was spotted for the first time in Sinharaja last December.

Weathering The Climate Crisis: Will Our Food Systems Survive?

It’s no surprise that the consequences of climate change today have disrupted ecosystems across every continent, leading to the rising concern of a latent agricultural crisis in the very near future.

The Peak Ridge Corridor: Protecting The Leopards Of Sri Lanka’s Highlands

When you think about the Sri Lankan highlands, wildlife is not often the first thought that springs to mind. But while this area is most famous for its tea plantations, it is also home to a diverse array of wildlife and a range of important ecosystems.