ACHIEVEMENTS

OUR ACHIEVEMENTS

Research and Publications

One of the main objectives of the Centre is to fill in the significant void relating to publications on environmental laws and policies in Sri Lanka. Therefore, the Centre aims to pioneer in publishing various compilations on laws and policies, and environmental journals which would help the academics, legal practitioners, activists, students, and members of the public interested in environmental aspects.

Jun

Environmental Law and Governance in Sri Lanka: Multidisciplinary Perspectives

Due to the development of new environmental 犀利士 concerns

May

Compilation of Animal Welfare: Provisions and Case Law, Vol. 1

Compilation on animal welfare laws and policies is the

May

COMPILATION OF PUBLIC NUISANCE : PROVISIONS AND CASE LAW, VOL. 2

This compilation is the second one of a series

May

South Asian Environmental Law Report Volume 1

The South Asian Environmental Law Reports (SAELR) 2021 is

May

South Asian Journal of Environmental Law and Policy (SAJELP)

The South Asian Journal of Environmental Law and Policy

Policy Contributions

The two key CELP proposals (which are further elaborated in the Annexure) presented to the Experts Committee to draft a new Constitution is as follows:

Proposal I – Fundamental Rights

Every person has a fundamental right to a clean and healthy environment that is,
1. not harmful to one’s health and well-being
2. ecologically balanced.

Proposal II – Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Duties

The State shall protect, preserve and maintain a sustainable percentage of forest cover on the land area of Sri Lanka for the benefit of the present and future generations.
The State as well as its citizens shall protect, preserve and ensure the welfare of all sentient beings and the ecological balance within its territory, including the territorial waters and airspace.