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Universities Join British Council’s Inaugural University Youth Climate Ambassadors Initiative Several leading Sri Lankan universities have partnered with the British Council Sri Lanka for the agency’s inaugural University Youth Climate Ambassadors programme. Announced at a launch event at the BMICH on Monday, 11th August, the initiative seeks to empower Sri Lankan youth in higher education to shape a climate-resilient future through skill building, partnerships and networks. The launch event was attended by university students, academics, climate advocates, policymakers and senior leadership from the British Council. Professor Wasantha Kumara – Deputy Vice Chairman of the University Grants Commission graced the launch alongside Special Guest Dr Ananda Mallawatantri – International Specialist in Environment, Climate Change and Green Finance. Orlando Edwards – Country Director of British Council Sri Lanka and Dr Farah Altenberg – Acting Director, Education and Arts of British Council delivered remarks. The initiative is the latest in a series of ...