Mangroves are a vital component of our biodiversity. They are impacted by climate change, and human activity which threaten their survival. However, they are also protectors of our coastline, ecosystems and contribute to generative economic benefits to coastal communities.

This project implemented by SLYCAN Trust in collaboration with the Marine Environmental Protection Authority of Sri Lanka, and Coastal Conservation Department of the Ministry of Mahaweli Development of Sri Lanka, and supported by Drowning Islands (non-profit organisation) focuses on protecting and restoring the mangroves in 3 selected sites of Sri Lanka.

The project also aims to implement environmental conservation activities focusing on resilience building of vulnerable ecosystems and communities, through participatory and multi-stakeholder driven initiatives.

It also consists of activities related to eco-peacebuilding, through engagement of different communities in the project activities, livelihood development, as  well as creates awareness on the need for multi-stakeholder driven adaptation activities related to mangrove restoration.

Project duration: September 2018 – July 2019

Project status: Ongoing

Team members involved:

• Kavindu Ediriweera
• Buddhika Ranadheera
• Nandana Sitinamaluwe
• Ramesh Werallagama
• Palindi Kalubowila