Threats and Disasters: Nature as Sri Lanka’s First Line of Defense
At Lanka Nature Conservationists, we advocate for conservation strategies that work with nature rather than against it, using ecosystems as a natural defense against disasters. Sri Lanka is no stranger to natural disasters. Floods, landslides, coastal erosion, and cyclonic storms have affected communities across the island. As climate...
Protecting the last remaining Turtle Habitats in South Colombo Area
Why Sea Turtle Conservation is Important? There are Five of the seven sea turtle species (Hawksbill, Green, Loggerhead, Olive Ridley, and Leatherback) that are regularly found in Sri Lankan waters and all of them are Endangered (EN) as per the National Red List of Sri Lanka (2012) and Hawksbill and Leatherback turtles are critically...
Cyclone Ditwah: An Overlooked Environmental Tragedy
Devastation caused by heavy rains in the early hours of November 22 2025 resulting in a Kadugannawa hill top collapsing onto a roadside tea shop and several vehicles, killing 6 and injuring 4 persons, brought to my mind the lyrics of the famous song “Blowin’ in the Wind” “How many years must a mountain exist …...
Eco System Conservation: Nature’s Lifeline for Sri Lanka
At Lanka Nature Conservationists, we emphasize the importance of understanding how nature’s systems work together, especially the water cycle that sustains life across Sri Lanka. Water connects nearly every part of life in Sri Lanka. From the tea plantations in the highlands to the paddy fields that feed the nation, our environment...
