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President Ranil Wickremesinghe intends to establish a dedicated task force focused on preventing environmental pollution and safeguarding the environment, Senior Adviser to the President on National Security and Chief of the Presidential Staff Sagala Ratnayaka said.
He said this task force will be responsible for formulating, implementing and monitoring environmental protection initiatives.
He also said that the government has resolved to undertake a comprehensive restructuring of the government institutions entrusted with environmental responsibilities.
Mr. Ratnayaka highlighted that a committee will be established to bolster environmental protection laws and facilitate the restructuring efforts, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.
He made these remarks during his participation in a beach cleaning programme held at the Beach Plaza in the Port City on the occasion of the International Coastal Clean-up Day (ICCD) and the commencement of Marine Resources Conservation Week.
Numerous institutions, including the Maritime Environment Protection Authority, Coastal Conservation Department and local government bodies, are actively involved in managing environmental concerns. Notably, the Navy, while not primarily responsible, provides valuable support in these efforts. Additionally, there are designated tourism zones governed by the Sri Lanka Tourism Board.
In recognition of the need for more effective environmental governance, we have made the decision to restructure these government agencies with environmental responsibilities. To oversee this restructuring, a dedicated committee will be appointed. Moreover, the aim is to fortify existing environmental laws following the reorganization process. In tandem with these initiatives, President Ranil Wickremesinghe intends to establish a task force. This task force's mandate will encompass the development, execution and supervision of activities aimed at addressing environmental concerns.
Through these comprehensive programmes, we aspire to enhance public awareness and implement sustainable measures to mitigate environmental pollution.
The environment holds immense significance for the present and future generations. Failing to safeguard it could result in dire consequences for the generations to come. Furthermore, the sustainability of Sri Lanka’s economy can be ensured only through the protection of our environment. It is crucial to acknowledge that the responsibility for environmental preservation cannot rest solely with the government," he said.
Grace Saturday, 16 September 2023 10:28 PM
Not only the proposed Task Force but also all government employees including MPs should be dedicated who get salaries from our taxes.
Zaza Sunday, 17 September 2023 12:13 AM
The great President intends many grandiloquent schemes, but nothing happens on earth.
Goneybilla Ekanayake Sunday, 17 September 2023 12:23 AM
Does this mean that all the used bandages, and other infectious waste p, will not be allowed to wash into the Mahaweli river from the Kandy hospital ? This is an example of why the inaugural winner of the World speaking contest was a Sri Lankan. There is no other nationality more adept at talking bullshit and achieving nothing.
Amaran Sunday, 17 September 2023 01:23 AM
Yes, while protecting the environment from POLLUTION, the president also SHOULD PAY ATTENTION AGAINST "POLLUTING" THE ECONOMY. This can be achieved by NOT JOINING HANDS WITH SLPP. The FIRST STEP towards this is NOTHING, BUT SPEAKING TRUTH ALWAYS.
DOT Sunday, 17 September 2023 06:56 AM
Must start from schools/ preschools.
Man Sunday, 17 September 2023 06:57 AM
But, not concerned of deforestation as they do even though that is what environment isall about
Dr. A.C.B. Jayaweera Sunday, 17 September 2023 08:12 AM
Sagara don't talk rubbish. Though Gota took some wrong decisions and put our country in to this crisis, but he protected the environment and Colombo City was very clean and tidy, but now after Dictator Ranil took over Colombo City is stinking.
Do Doo Dooo Chin Sunday, 17 September 2023 08:17 AM
Having all rubbish good for nothing Ministers and State Ministers who are not qualified and civilized, President Ranil will have to do a complete clean up than planning and talking bull shit.
J.K.D. Fernando [Attorney-at-Law] Sunday, 17 September 2023 08:22 AM
Sagara who are you? What is your income? Ranil had appointed you as Senior Advisor to him, we know about your advices which ruined our country and destroyed UNP and made it to Zero without even getting not more than one seat.
Robin Banks Sunday, 17 September 2023 08:26 AM
What happened to the pearl express compensation claim? Waiting for the people to forget so that you and your criminal associates can share the large bribe? We will never forget, and we shall hound you till we recover the stolen assets and you and your criminal friends are brought to justice.
Jude Sunday, 17 September 2023 08:31 AM
These guys talk as if they're Guardians of the planet!! Hello, you guys bankrupt the country that's thousand times worse than environment pollution!! Yeah,!! You politicians destroyed life's of millions of lankans!!
The crooked president Sunday, 17 September 2023 08:35 AM
What about the Pearl Express maritime disaster? The worst in SL history? Was it swept under the carpet because you and your criminal friends made lots of money? We are sick of you forked tongue Mr. President.
Jude Sunday, 17 September 2023 08:38 AM
Sagala is the biggest Sucker of Ranil!! Sagala drawing salary and perks on public dime and not doing anything worthwhile!! He's biggest ගෝලයා of RANIL. And that's his only qualification, yeah.
Tinpot president and his shady deals Sunday, 17 September 2023 08:43 AM
How about implimeting a task force to investigate who benefited from the $250 million bribe to stop the Pearl Express composation claim? Of course you can't because you will be caught in the net too with your rajapaksa friends.
Ravi Hulugalle Sunday, 17 September 2023 08:58 AM
Locking the door after the horse has bolted? What a bunch of imbeciles. We desperately need the JVP to rescue the country from these selfserving greedy politicians.
Ron hardy Sunday, 17 September 2023 08:58 AM
Sri Lanka have a huge problem when it comes to environment polutions people are not aware of danger air polution
Sambo Sunday, 17 September 2023 09:18 AM
These are only political promises, but with the kind of people in our country it's only a dream.
KD Sunday, 17 September 2023 09:32 AM
Start with the basics - enforce ban on burning trash. Air pollution is the biggest to human health.
Jude Sunday, 17 September 2023 09:50 AM
This guy don't know anything about environment or climate!! Sagala just a low class low-level lowlife scumbag!! Yeah!!
Sujeeva Deraniyagala Sunday, 17 September 2023 11:21 AM
Just Talk Shows! Environmental problems in our country has resulted through wrong political decisions. Corrupt politicians allow their assistants to destroy forests and they encourage illicit logging and various actions that harm the environment. And they co e on stage time to time and lament.
Tourist Guide. Sunday, 17 September 2023 11:46 AM
LOL, This time Ranil has not taken with him Sagala on his tour abroad ! Wonder who carries his luggage?
Sambo Sunday, 17 September 2023 05:11 PM
We have a president who dreams a lot.
Chulan Sunday, 17 September 2023 07:17 PM
Only talking take some stern action for destroying of forests
Roger Halliday Monday, 18 September 2023 03:21 AM
He has intentions..... ha ha ha another lie. You are another useless guy. Thanks to the aragalaya Ranil has given life to you.your boss has intentions. Culinary tourism,Indian and Chinese language and a heap of intentions which are not feasible. Stop speaking of all your dreams.
Badula Balunathan Monday, 18 September 2023 03:45 AM
Environment and the whole country is damaged by corrupt politicians - Get rid them all to save the country and environment!! No election to it? Ponnaya and Myna are scared while kaputa is crying with Gobbaya!
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