Colombo

Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka's capital is stitched together by water—wetlands, canals, and marshes that once thrived but are now scarred by waste and industrial runoff. Coral reefs that fringed this coast have vanished entirely, replaced by rubble and waste. But amid the loss, there's resilience: youth groups and elders replant mangroves, scrub nurdles from beaches, and carve out green sanctuaries in the city's sprawl. 

species

Wetland birds, monitor lizards, urban wildlife

dates

Nov 8 – 11, 2023

Key impact areas

Natural Environment & Habitat Protection
Natural Resource Management
Pollution & Waste Management
Lanka Environment Fund

A grant-making organization that channels resources into grassroots conservation initiatives across Sri Lanka. Their work spans reforestation of degraded landscapes, marine habitat restoration, and wildlife protection, all while strengthening the capacity of local conservation leaders to address biodiversity loss.

The Pearl Protectors

A youth-led movement committed to safeguarding Sri Lanka's marine ecosystems. They run public education campaigns, organize nationwide beach and underwater cleanups, and advocate for policy changes that protect vulnerable species and habitats from overfishing, pollution, and climate impacts.

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