Central Environmental Authority celebrates its 30th Anniversary
Central Environmental Authority organized an Environmental Forum on “Greening the Economy” to mark its 30th Anniversary which was held at the Waters Edge, Battaramulla on 18th August 2011. [Full Story]
Chemical Accident Prevention and Preparedness programme
The Central Environmental Authority with the assistance of the Asian Disaster Management Center in Thailand and the UNEP division of Business, Industry and Commerce in Paris have initiated a Programme on “Chemical Accident Prevention and Preparedness” and its opening ceremony and the first awareness workshop was held in February in Sri Lanka on 14th and 15th of February 2011 at Hotel Berjaya, Mount Lavinia. [Full Story]
Central Environmental Authority produces Digital District Environmental Resources Profiles
Three compact discs prepared for Gampaha, Monaragala & Badulla districts where very vital environmental data/ information are included are now available for sale at the Sales Centre of Central Environmental Authority, Battaramulla. The sale price each CD is Rs 200/=. [Full Story]
SRI LANKA – KOREA JOIN TO PROTECT WATER BODIES IN SRI LANKA
A workshop on water quality monitoring project of three selected water bodies in Environmental Protective areas held at Ceylon Continental Hotel. [Full Story]
PILISARU INITIATES TO SOLVE SOLID WASTE PROBLEM IN KALUTHARTA
Large scale composting yard constructed at Kaluthara Pohohawaththa with the expense of Rs. 75 million was declared open. [Full Story]
“SOBAKETHA” TV PROGRAMME FROM CEA
A new television programme presented by Central Environmental Authority “SOBAKETHA” is starting telecast on 24th February 2011 6 pm onwards from NATIONAL RUPAVAHINI channel. [Full Story]
“PILISARU” OPERATES IN PROVINCIAL AREAS IN SOLVING THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PROBLEM IN SRI LAN
Hon. Anura Priyadarshana Yapa, Requested from all the local authorities to join in solid waste management by using their powers and he assured them necessary financial, technical support from “Pilisaru” project to make Sri Lanka as a country without waste. [Full Story]
ETHAMALA ELLA MINI HYDRO POWER PROJECT HAS VIOLATED ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS
After the observation of the environmental damage done due to this project, Mr. Charitha Herath, Chairman CEA ordered to take legal actions against the construction of the project. [Full Story]
ETHAMALA ELLA MINI HYDRO POWER PROJECT HAS VIOLATED ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS
After the observation of the environmental damage done due to this project, Mr. Charitha Herath, Chairman CEA ordered to take legal actions against the construction of the project. [Full Story]
A TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PIONEER COORDINATING OFFICERS ON SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
A training programme on solid waste management for Environmental pioneer coordinating officers was held at “Dumbara Wana Niwahana” Knuckles on 26th, 27th and 28th of November 2010 with the participation of Hon. Anura Priyadarshana yapa, Minister of Environment as chief guest. [Full Story]
DISTRIBUTION OF WASTE COLLECTING TRACTORS TO 19 LOCAL AUTHORITIES
Waste collecting tractors, tractor engines and trailors worth Rs.19 million were distributed among 19 local authorities by Hon. Anura priyadarshana yapa, Minister of Environment on 02.12.2010 at the Head office premises of Central Environmental Authority. Hon. Abdul Cader, Deputy Minister of Environment, Mr. Charitha Herath Chairman, CEA and Chairmen of respective local authorities were participated at this event. [Full Story]
Eco friendly Livestock farming for Healthy Living
The Central Environmental Authority joins hands with the Department of Animal Production & Health of the Ministry of Livestock and Rural Community Development and the Ministry of Health to control pollutants discharged into environment from livestock farms in Sri Lanka. The first awareness workshop was held on 30th November 2010, at the Auditorium of Central Environmental Authority (CEA). [Full Story]
National Level E-waste Management Programme
National E-waste management programme was launched by the Hon: Anura Priyadarshana Yapa, Minister of Environment and Hon: Fizer Musthafa Deputy minister of Environment on the invitation of Mr.Charitha Herath, Chairman CEA on 4.00 p.m, 4th November 2010 at the BMICH. [Full Story]
More opportunities for NGOS to involve in Environmental Conservation
A meeting between Environmental NGOS and Mr. Charitha Herath, Chairman, Central Environmental Authority was held on 2nd November 2010 at the auditorium of the Authority head office.
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CEA assists registered laboratories and consultants to build their capacities
Pollution Control Division of Central Environmental Authority organized an awareness workshop on 1st of July 2010 at its head office Battaramulla for laboratories and consultants to assist them to build their capacities in environmental pollution control field thereby supporting Sri Lanka’s development efforts. Thirty Three environmental pollution control consultants and twenty two environmental laboratories have been registered under this scheme. [Full Story]
