Be Informed
Information is key to protecting and conserving the environment. Knowing when to act and how to act can make the difference between saving our natural resources or leaving them to be exploited. Identified as a biodiversity hotspot in the world, Sri Lanka is home to an array of endemic fauna and flora, found nowhere else in the world. It’s long and colourful history, enhanced by the changing forces of world and a rich culture makes Sri Lanka a unique destination. Read more on Sri Lanka’s environmental laws, people’s rights and responsibilities and about EFL.
EFL’s general activities are as follows:
- Addressing lawsuits and other cases, and presenting cases for litigation, on behalf of the general public. Current cases include on Watershed protection, Noise pollution, Sand/ clay mining and Air pollution;
- Carrying out scientific and legal site visits to investigate complaints;
- Producing policy papers, technical papers and briefing papers on key environmental issues;
- Carrying out environmental advocacy campaigns, holding seminars, workshops and training courses on environmental law, sustainability, EIA’s and other important issues for key stakeholders;
- Carrying out noise tests to support ongoing litigation;
- Appearing as an intervenient party on the invitation of the Supreme Court in matters of environmental concern;
- Providing Technical and policy advice to the government sector, and private sector institutions;
- Maintaining a sciento-legal resource centre and library;
- Running a legal panel and young volunteers’ environmental club;
- Running a mobile exhibition on environmental issues.
