After a prolonged 15-year legal process, Wilpattu National Park has received renewed protection following a ruling by the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka. The Environmental Foundation Limited (EFL), alongside key conservation partners, challenged the unauthorized opening of an illegal road that cut through the park. On May 7, 2025, the State formally committed to halting […]
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Tourism in Sri Lanka faces a paradox: it depends on natural resources while also threatening their sustainability due to rapid and unregulated development. In the wake of multiple crises since 2019, such as the Easter bombings, pandemic and economic crisis, tourism is expected to play a key role in the country’s economic recovery. However, for […]
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Sri Lankan elephants are the largest among Asian elephants. They hold significant symbolic cultural, and economic value and are major tourist attractions in Sri Lanka. Unfortunately, Sri Lanka’s elephants have been in the news recently, and it’s not for the right reasons. A train collided with a herd of elephants, killing six in February alone […]
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