Oceans and coastal ecosystems are key contributors to human lives, livelihoods, and economic development. Fisheries are an important component of the global economy, and nearly 3.2 billion people rely on fisheries for almost 20 percent of their protein intake. The sector plays a crucial role in securing food, nutrition, employment, and income for millions of people, especially in developing countries. In addition, fisheries are a crucial part of the cultural and traditional heritage of many countries.

Sri Lanka’s pledge to restore 200,000 hectares of its forest cover under the Bonn Challenge aligns with the country’s commitment to increase national forest cover to 32% by 2030. Increasing mangrove forest cover by at least 5% in the country can make drastic contributions to achieve this target. Mangrove forests act as a natural carbon sink and a buffer zone between land and sea. Restoring mangroves can not only provide better protection to our shorelines but also help achieve multiple global goals including several Sustainable Development Goals and goals related to climate change mitigation and adaptation. Joining local and global efforts to increase forest cover, SLYCAN Trust has made allocations for 6,000 mangrove plants under its new project, implemented in collaboration with Mitsubishi Corporation. 

SLYCAN Trust has been working on the ground with rural farmers in Sri Lanka to understand climate vulnerabilities in the food production cycle and along the agricultural supply and value chain. Based on our interviews with farmers in several DS divisions in the Anuradhapura and Trincomalee Districts, we have compiled a series of videos that capture some of their experiences and struggles in the face of the changing climate.

Sri Lanka’s pledge to restore 200,000 hectares of its forest cover under the Bonn Challenge aligns with the country’s commitment to increase national forest cover to 32% by 2030. Increasing mangrove forest cover by at least 5% in the country can make drastic contributions to achieve this target. Mangrove forests act as a natural carbon sink and a buffer zone between land and sea. Restoring mangroves can not only provide better protection to our shorelines but also help achieve multiple global goals including several Sustainable Development Goals and goals related to climate change mitigation and adaptation. Joining local and global efforts to increase forest cover, SLYCAN Trust has made allocations for 6,000 mangrove plants under its new project, implemented in collaboration with Mitsubishi Corporation.