For over a century, the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society has championed the protection of Sri Lanka’s natural landscapes, recognising that the health of the island’s ecosystems determines not only the future of its wildlife but also that of its people and its climate resilience.
As environmental pressures intensify, WNPS continues to expand its focus from species protection to the restoration and guardianship of entire habitats, ensuring that conservation efforts address ecological balance on a larger scale rather than in isolation.
The ECOSYSTEMS pillar epitomises this when it draws together the habitat-focused subcommittees of the Society. These are PLANT, Marine, Green Isle, and ROAR, each bringing unique expertise and field experience but operating within a unified vision of ecosystem renewal. Be it the restoration of forest corridors, protection of coastal and mangrove habitats, advancement of ecological research in urban green spaces, or community-driven action in sensitive landscapes, work within ECOSYSTEMS recognizes that thriving habitats form the backbone of conservation across the island.
Through collaborative opportunities, long-term planning, and partnering with local communities and national agencies, the ECOSYSTEMS Programme reinforces WNPS’s ability to address habitat fragmentation, biodiversity loss, and climate vulnerability. With its multi-faceted portfolio of on-ground initiatives, the Programme stands as a central force within WNPS for knowledge translation into action to protect, restore, and safeguard Sri Lanka’s natural environments for future generations.