World Bank approves USD45mn to protect Sri Lanka’s natural habitats
Apr 27, 2016 (LBO) – The World Bank Board has approved a 45 million US dollars credit to help protect Sri Lanka’s natural habitats and resources from …
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Sri Lanka officials meet Green Climate Fund
Mar 29, 2016 (LBO) - Sri Lanka government officials met with the Executive Director of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Hela Cheikhrouhou at the GCF Secretariat in …
Sri Lanka commits to protecting endangered wildlife: Minister
Jan 26, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka has emphasized its commitment to protect endangered wildlife species at the Convention on International Trade in Endangered …
Global climate agreement reached by 195 nations
Dec 14, 2015 (LBO) - A climate agreement reached at Paris climate talks has been hailed as the best chance of reaching global emission targets. All the world's …
Emission cut pledges at COP 21, Beijing issues smog red alert
Nov 08, 2015 (LBO) - Just 10 nations are sitting on the sidelines of the Paris climate talks with talks entering their second week after 185 countries made …
Narendra Modi launches international solar alliance at COP 21
Dec 01, 2015 (LBO) - India’s prime minister Narendra Modi has launched an international solar alliance of over 120 countries at the Paris COP21 climate …
President arrives for historic climate change conference
Nov 30, 2015 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's President Maithripala Sirisena arrived in France on Sunday to attend a world leaders' conference on climate change, COP 21, a …
Volkswagen shares plunge 20 pct on admission of rigged emission tests
Sept 22, 2015 (LBO) - Shares of Volkswagen fell nearly 20 percent on Monday after the German carmaker admitted it had manipulated emissions tests of diesel …
Odel launches campaign to protect Yala wildlife
Sept 19, 2015 (LBO) - To encourage responsible behaviour during wildlife watching in Sri Lanka's Yala national park, ODEL plans to install signboards and …
Indian state seeks Sri Lanka’s help to study Blue Mormon butterfly
Sept 10, 2015 (LBO) - India's Forest Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar has sought Sri Lanka's help to study the newly declared state butterfly of Maharashtra, the …
Laws to stop use of polythene and asbestos to be announced: President
Aug 31, 2015 (LBO) - Laws preventing the use of polythene will be put in place from January 1, 2016. buy vibramycin online …
MAS in chemical leasing arrangement for waste water treatment
July 24, 2015 (LBO) – MAS Active Linea Intimo announced it has entered into a chemical leasing arrangement for waste water treatment, a world's first for the …
Otara launches Foundation for environmental sustainability and animal welfare
July 13, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s fashion entrepreneur and animal lover Otara Gunewardene, has launched a non-profit foundation dedicated to improving the …
Confronting climate change can make growth more inclusive in Asia: ADB
Jun 25, 2015 (LBO) - Narrowing Asia’s widening inequality will lead the region’s development effort, and building resilience to climate change should …
Report on Wilpattu resettlement presented to President Sirisena
June 8, 2015 (LBO) - A report prepared by environmental organizations on the controversial issue of the resettlement within Wilpattu Sanctuary boundaries in …
Cycling Culture Can Help Cure Sri Lanka’s Road Congestion: Min Ranawaka
Jun 04, 2015 (LBO) - Cycling can help reducing the congestion on Sri Lanka urban roads and conserve energy, Minister of Power and Energy said. “A vehicle …
Heavy Rains and Floods force a 660,000 Sri Lankans from homes
Dec 26, 2014 (LBO) – Heavy raining and flooding in Sri Lanka has forced about 663228 people out of their homes, the disaster management center (DMC) said …
China-India energy rivalry in spotlight as Modi visits Nepal
KATHMANDU, August 2, 2014 (AFP) - Energy will be high on the agenda when India's new Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Nepal on Sunday, eager to claw back …
Giant crater in Russia’s far north sparks mystery
MOSCOW, July 26, 2014 (AFP) - A vast crater discovered in a remote region of Siberia known to locals as "the end of the world" is causing a sensation in …
Extinct bat found in Papua New Guinea
SYDNEY, June 4, 2014 (AFP) - A big-eared bat which was thought to be extinct has been found in a forest in Papua New Guinea, highlighting the unique …