LOLC Finance commemorates World Environmental Day with tree planting project Source : dailynews LOLC Finance, in collaboration with Mathurataby Browns Plantations, and Vibhava Solution (Private) Limited had embarked on a tree planting project in Enselwatte Estate of Maturata Plantations in Deniyaya. Aligning with the significance of World Environment Day, celebrated on June 5, the primary objective of this initiative was to rejuvenate the forest canopy in Deniyaya In addition to the restoration efforts, this project aims to enhance awareness on the importance of preserving and restoring our forests, particularly among school children. By engaging 130 students from Selwankanda Tamil School, the programme seeks to educate and inspire young minds to develop a profound love and care for their environment. Through this hands-on experience, the students will gain a deeper understanding of the consequences of their actions on nature. The theme for this year’s World Environment Day is especially relevant to the ...

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Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 161 08 07 2023 Happy Thursday! World Environment Day is all about preserving our eco-systems and that’s what Sriyan de Silva Wijeyeratne says PLANT wants to do.  And there’s more today on Kaleidoscope: Rohan Pethiyagoda takes stock of the state of our economy, a committed woman entrepreneur weaves her craft for other women’s financial independence, there are coffins to eliminate bad luck, ducks ducking everywhere & economic news from the week that was in the backdrop of Sinharaja. Here’s the link to see it all:   Have a super weekend. Savithri ...

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World Environment Day – By Malsha – eLanka World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5th. It is an international observance established by the United Nations (UN) to raise awareness about environmental issues and encourage global action to protect the planet. World Environment Day serves as a platform for individuals, communities, governments, and organizations to come together and take positive steps towards sustainable development. Each year, World Environment Day has a specific theme that focuses on a pressing environmental concern. The theme is chosen to generate public attention and mobilize efforts to address the issue. Some past themes have included biodiversity, climate change, plastic pollution, sustainable consumption, and wildlife conservation. The day is marked by various activities and events around the world, such as tree planting campaigns, clean-up drives, educational programs, seminars, and policy discussions. Governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), schools, businesses, and individuals participate in these initiatives to promote ...

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