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Norlanka and University of Kelaniya takes the lead in Mangrove Conservation efforts & Carbon Neutralization 20th November 2022, Colombo: Norlanka, one of Sri Lanka’s largest sustainable exporters of baby and kids wear, together with the Environmental Conservation and Management Society of University of Kelaniya recently concluded Phase 1 of a mangrove restoration project in the coastal area of Chilaw. Over 100 participants from Norlanka and the university joined this restoration project. Mangrove ecosystems of Sri Lanka are rapidly degrading due to the pollution caused by various human activities. This project aims to restore mangrove ecosystems in selected areas of the Sri Lankan coast while raising awareness on their importance. During the initial stages, a series of webinars were conducted by the University to create awareness about the project. Under Phase 1 of the project, 650 mangrove plants were restored with the help of the volunteers. Phase 2 of the project ...