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<title>Lanka Business – Business Insight. Bold Moves. &#45; : Sustainability</title>
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<title>Deputy Minister of Tourism Prof. Euwan Ranasinghe Addresses Challenges at Sigiriya to Enhance Visitor Experience</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Deputy Minister of Tourism Prof. Euwan Ranasinghe convened a high-level meeting to address significant issues affecting tourists at Sigiriya, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Key challenges discussed included long queues, inadequate first aid and water facilities, poor rest areas, insufficient lighting, inadequate shelters for emergencies like wasp attacks, and unregulated tourist guides.

Infrastructure concerns such as traffic congestion, outdated museum facilities, neglected historical features like ancient water lilies, and a lack of engaging signage were also highlighted. Despite high entry fees, tourists feel the experience lacks value.

Proposed solutions include streamlining ticketing, improving safety measures, creating rest areas, upgrading the museum, restoring historical features, and enhancing visitor navigation through thematic signage. These measures aim to elevate Sigiriya&#039;s appeal and ensure sustainable management of its cultural and archaeological significance. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2025 20:15:13 +0530</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>&quot;Sigiriya Tourism Revamp&quot;</media:keywords>
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<title>Sugath Pushpakumara’s Remarkable Cycling Expedition</title>
<link>https://lankabusiness.lk/sugath-pushpakumaras-remarkable-cycling-expedition</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ J.P. Sugath Pushpakumara undertook an extraordinary 7,000-kilometer cycling journey across Sri Lanka and India, demonstrating remarkable resilience and a passion for exploration. Starting in Sri Lanka and continuing through major Indian states like Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Himachal Pradesh, he faced extreme weather, mechanical challenges, and physical exhaustion. His journey is a powerful testament to human determination and serves as an inspiration to pursue dreams against all odds. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Dec 2024 21:45:12 +0530</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Cycling Resilience</media:keywords>
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<title>Link Natural recognised at Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Awards 2024</title>
<link>https://lankabusiness.lk/link-natural-recognised-at-best-corporate-citizen-sustainability-awards-2024</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Link Natural’s ‘Saara Osu’ Project Earns Sustainability Award

Link Natural, a CIC Holdings subsidiary, won the Best Sustainability Projects Award 2024 for its ‘Saara Osu’ initiative, addressing Sri Lanka’s reliance on imported herbal materials while empowering rural communities. The project supports own land cultivation, out-grower programs, and sustainable wild harvesting, aligning with key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

By 2024/25, the project will distribute Rs. 32 million among 360 farmers (SDG 1) and involves over 50% women in cultivation (SDG 5). Benefits include access to healthy planting materials, buy-back agreements, stable pricing, and farmer training programs.

CEO Ashan Ransilige highlighted the company’s dedication to ethical sourcing, community empowerment, and sustainability as core values driving its success. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 19:40:04 +0530</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Sustainable Herbal Farming</media:keywords>
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<title>Global Hub for Sustainable Development and Medway Hospitals Drive Health, Wellbeing, and Tourism Initiatives</title>
<link>https://lankabusiness.lk/Global-Hub-for-Sustainable-Development-and-Medway-Hospitals-Drive-Health%2C-Wellbeing%2C-and-Tourism-Initiatives</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Global Hub for Sustainable Development, in collaboration with Medway Hospitals Group, recently hosted an awareness program focused on &quot;Good Health and Wellbeing for All,&quot; supporting the United Nations’ SDG 3. Key leaders, including M.S.A. Muneer, Vice President of Global Hub, and Mr. Venkata Phanidhar, CEO of Medway Hospitals, addressed the potential of medical and eco-tourism between Sri Lanka and India. The event gathered business and community leaders, highlighting partnerships for accessible healthcare, preventive wellness, and sustainable tourism practices that bridge health and economic development across both nations. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 21:34:26 +0530</pubDate>
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<title>Driving Eco&#45;Innovation: How MAS Holdings is Shaping the Future of Sustainable Apparel</title>
<link>https://lankabusiness.lk/driving-eco-innovation-how-mas-holdings-is-shaping-the-future-of-sustainable-apparel</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The global apparel industry is shifting towards sustainability, and MAS Holdings is seizing this opportunity by embedding eco-conscious innovation, flexible manufacturing, and digital tools into its operations. Through strategic partnerships and brands like Femography and Lable, MAS is meeting consumer needs for inclusive, sustainable products. By strengthening supply chains and integrating traceability, automation, and responsible sourcing, MAS enhances resilience and transparency. With a commitment to sustainable growth, MAS aligns its product offerings and processes with environmental and regulatory standards, staying at the forefront of a rapidly evolving market. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 19:36:38 +0530</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>&quot;Eco-innovation&quot;</media:keywords>
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<title>Apparel industry’s call for sustainability</title>
<link>https://lankabusiness.lk/apparel-industrys-call-for-sustainability</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Teejay Group recently held its first Sustainability Summit, highlighting the apparel industry’s urgent need for sustainable practices, especially in chemical management. Chief guest Dr. Anil Jasinghe emphasized support for smaller players and alternative financing options to make sustainability affordable. With apparel’s significant waste and emissions impact, he stressed traceability, transparency, and safe chemical handling. The EU Green Recovery Facility and &quot;Accelerating Industries Climate Response&quot; projects will aid Sri Lanka’s apparel sector by developing Eco Industrial Parks and a database of energy-intensive industries, supporting the country’s shift towards a greener future. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 26 Oct 2024 16:55:34 +0530</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Sustainable Apparel Transformation Sri Lanka</media:keywords>
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<title>Colombo Uni. Sustainable Tourism Unit to celebrate World Tourism Day 2024 on 28 Oct.</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Sustainable Tourism Unit (STU) at the University of Colombo will celebrate World Tourism Day 2024 on October 28, focusing on &quot;Tourism and Peace for Sustainable Prosperity.&quot; The event, held at the FGS Auditorium, aligns with the UN&#039;s theme and aims to highlight Sri Lanka&#039;s commitment to sustainable tourism. Activities include a diplomatic dialogue forum, HR forum, tour itinerary competition, and a video competition centered on tourism, peace, and human resource challenges in Sri Lanka. These initiatives seek to position Sri Lanka as a leader in sustainable tourism, emphasizing cultural diversity and fostering inclusivity for economic growth. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 19:50:09 +0530</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Key event to focus on “Tourism and Peace for Sustainable Prosperity”</media:keywords>
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<title>Understanding the Core of Sustainability and Its Impact on the Corporate World</title>
<link>https://lankabusiness.lk/understanding-the-core-of-sustainability-and-its-impact-on-the-corporate-world</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Mr. Nishantha Hewavithana, Senior Vice President at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), highlights the importance of sustainability, defined by the UN as meeting present needs without compromising the future. He discusses the interconnected pillars of environmental, social, and economic sustainability and emphasizes the role of corporations in integrating ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles for responsible growth.

The CSE promotes sustainability among listed companies by enhancing ESG disclosures, supporting eco-friendly capital projects, setting sustainability reporting guidelines, and developing an ESG index to recognize leaders in sustainability. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 18:31:05 +0530</pubDate>
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