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From 23rd to 24th July 2025, Sri Lanka hosted the Reflection Workshop of the Asian Preparedness Partnership (APP) at the Celestine Ballroom, Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams, Colombo. This significant event brought together over 70 participants, including representatives from government agencies, civil society organizations, the private sector, and development partners across the seven APP […]

As part of the ‘Climate Resilient Water, Sustainable Farming & Livelihoods: Strengthening Sri Lankan Farming Families’ Climate Resilience’ project, a practical awareness and training session was successfully conducted in Ehetuwagama, Nochchiyagama. The project is implemented by Janathakshan and funded by the Paul Liberman Family Foundation through Green Empowerment. The training session was led by Regional

On June 19, 2025, the Validation Workshop for the GEF-8 Climate Smart Sustainable Cities – Sri Lanka Child Project (SCIP 11290) was held at The View, Waters Edge Hotel, Battaramulla. This high-level convening marked a critical milestone in finalizing Sri Lanka’s ambitious plan to foster climate-resilient, inclusive urban development in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte (SJK), while

On May 26, 2025, a pivotal National-Level Workshop under the GEF-8 Climate Smart Sustainable Cities Project, Project Preparation Grant (PPG) Phase was successfully held at Link Hall, Waters Edge, Battaramulla. This workshop served as a critical step in the development of Sri Lanka’s climate-resilient urban future, bringing together 71 stakeholders from government institutions, the private

On June 20, 2025, a significant step toward promoting climate education and sustainable agriculture was marked with the official handover of the Climate-Smart Agro School Garden to student ownership at Anuradhapura Central College. This initiative was implemented under the Climate Resilient Integrated Water Management Project (CRIWMP), funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) through the

In line with the global celebration of World Environment Day 2025 under the theme “Beat Plastic Pollution,” Janathakshan GTE Ltd., under the PHINLA II Project, conducted a Waste Management Awareness Program at Christ King College, Ja-Ela, on June 5, 2025. The project is co-funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)

In celebration of World Environment Day 2025, under the global theme “Beat Plastic Pollution,” the PHINLA II Project proudly organized a Beach Clean-Up Program at Wattala Beach on June 5th. This meaningful initiative was carried out in collaboration with the Green Collectors Association of Ja-Ela and Wattala, bringing together dedicated community members, informal waste workers,

As part of its ongoing commitment to environmental education and community engagement, Janathakshan GTE Ltd. successfully organized a School Art Competition on June 5, 2025, at St. Xavier’s College, in celebration of World Environment Day 2025. This initiative was carried out under the PHINLA Project, co-funded by the German Corporation BMZ and World Vision Germany.

As part of the Sri Lanka Preparedness Partnership (SLPP) Phase III (2024–2026) and the Asian Disaster Readiness Fund (ADRF) Grant Pillar I, SLPP conducted the first Subnational Stakeholders Consultation Workshop on 13th February 2025 at Hotel Blackstone, Hambantota. The workshop focused on enhancing forecast-based, locally led early warning and early action systems for landslides, specifically

As part of the Sri Lanka Preparedness Partnership (SLPP) Phase III (2024–2026) and the Asian Disaster Readiness Fund (ADRF) Grant Pillar I, the SLPP successfully conducted the second Subnational Stakeholders Consultation Workshop on 20th February 2025 at Ambasewana City Hotel, Kegalle. The workshop aimed to strengthen disaster preparedness by upgrading the community-based Flood Early Warning