Keeping everyone informed
Located in between Chilaw and Puttalam is a pristine sanctuary that is now home to many flora and fauna. As one passes the Suruwila Wewa and adjoining paddy lands it gives a glimpse of perhaps one of the last remaining tank cascade systems in the country. Spanning over 1300 hectares in extent, the Anawilundawa sanctuary is an asset to surrounding communities. The Accelerated Natural Regeneration of Mangroves (ANRM) Project is one such initiative that has strived to bridge the gap between scientific conservation efforts and community prosperity
They roam the jungles in search of food and water. They cross from one forest to another when food is scarce and few. Some return back to their habitat alive, others die on the way. This is the plight of Sri Lanka’s unique elephants.
The Youth Wing of the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society of Sri Lanka (WNPS), in association with
USAID, opened the "Tales of Conservation" exhibit that uses art to inspire environmental awareness and
action. This activity-centered exhibition cast a wide net to incorporate various artworks on waste
management, conservation, climate change, education, and environmental legislation—all of which
intersect with the irreplaceable human need for maintaining the natural environment.
The Youth Wing of the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society of Sri Lanka (WNPS), in collaboration with USAID, recently opened the "Tales of Conservation" exhibition, a compelling art exhibition which created activism aimed at increasing environmental awareness and action. The exhibition displayed a diverse collection of artworks that addressed important issues such as waste management, conservation, climate change, education, and policies regarding the environment. Each piece was more than just art, it sparked conversations, provided visitors with practical solutions, and allowed them to interact directly with experts in numerous fields. Sri Lanka, a biodiversity hotspot, is often taken for granted by its own people. Baba Dioum's timeless words resonate deeply: “We will conserve only what we love; we will love only what we understand, and we will understand only what we are taught.” Recognizing the transformative power of education in conservation, artists Umaiyanthy Kugendiran and Mahesha Kariyapperuma used their work to shed light on the fragility of Sri Lanka’s biodiversity and the urgent need for collective action.
The Youth Wing of the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society of Sri Lanka (WNPS), in partnership with USAID, recently conducted an exciting exhibition titled Tales of Conservation. This platform, in quite an exceptional manner, utilized art as an effective tool in the pursuit of triggering eco-consciousness amongst masses. The exhibition consisted of a variety of works that included, but were not limited to, paintings, sculpture, and digital artwork, all of which addressed issues like recycling, conservation, climate change, education, and policies on the environment. These pieces provided both a visual appeal and gave us an opportunity to witness the chance to think about new ways of solving several problems affecting the environment.
Colombo, September 02 - A leopard's death at Luccombe Estate in Maskeliya has raised alarm among conservationists including the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS).