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.
