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WNPS Monthly Lecture: Harnessing Nature for Climate Change Action
Dr. Sriyanie Miththapala and Prof. Devaka Weerakoon will deliver Wildlife and Nature Protection Society monthly lecture at Jasmine Hall, BMICH on Nov 16 at 6pm. They will address the daunting task of addressing climate change and its related impact with multiple approaches to issues at hand.
They will talk about how nature-based solutions use ecosystems (protect, manage and restore ecosystems) to reduce human vulnerability to help people adapt to the adverse impacts of climate change. Common hard engineering solutions – such as retaining walls and diversion channels may reduce risk from, for example, erosion – but they provide no other, additional benefit. In contrast, nature-based solutions provide multiple benefits such as enhancing biodiversity and introducing sustainable livelihoods. Therefore, nature-based solutions address both human well-being and ecosystem well-being, are critical to sustainable economic development and ensure that our natural wealth is conserved for future generations. The youth of today, more actively environmentally conscious than the previous generation, will find nature-based solutions to be appealing, long-term, cost-effective interventions for climate action.
Emeritus Professor of Anthropology Gananath Obeyesekere has passed away at the age of 95.
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Acceptance of nominations for Punakiri, Mannar and Dehiattakandiya local authorities ends at 12 noon on Thursday (27th March 2025)
The Commissioner General of Elections Saman Sri Rathnayake issuing a media release states that the acceptance of nominations for the Punakiri Pradeshiya Sabha in the Kilinochchi district, Mannar Pradeshiya Sabha in the Mannar district and Dehiattakandiya Pradeshiya Sabha in the Ampara district which commenced on 24th March will end at 12noon on 27th March 2025.
The poll notice for the three above named local authorities was published on 10th March 2025 and the acceptance of deposits for the same will end at 12noon on 26th March 2025.
The annual festival of St. Anthony’s Church on the Palaitivu Island, Jaffna was successfully held on 21 and 22 Mar 25.
Demonstrating its commitment to community and social responsibility, the Sri Lanka Navy enabled facilities for the conduct of the event and
convenience of devotees.
In accordance with the directives of the Commander of the Navy and under the supervision of the Commander Northern Naval Area, the Navy provided sea transportation for the event. Additionally, they ensured the safety and convenience of devotees by providing sanitary and medical facilities, drinking water, essential infrastructure, and deploying lifesaving teams.
The main mass of the church festival was conducted by the Vicar General of the Jaffna Diocese Very Rev. Fr. P Josephdas Jebarathnam.
This year’s event saw the participation of a gathering of priests and nuns from various regions, alongside a significant number of devotees.
The festival also highlighted the Navy’s ongoing dedication to fostering social welfare and promoting religious and cultural harmony.
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