Sustainable Clean Sri Lanka Programme – A Sustainable Beach Cleaning Process
Aruna Sampath M. Source of the photo . https://goodsthatgive.com.au/blogs/news/beach-clean-ups Overview Sri Lanka's beaches contribute significantly to its wildlife, economy, and natural beauty. However, frequent or unsustainable beach cleaning initiatives have harmed the ecosystem, harming marine life, tourism, and the ecosystem overall. This concept lays out a long-term, neighborhood-focused beach cleanup strategy involving administrative divisions, community organisations, and the local government. Additionally, it ensures long-term environmental care. By assigning duties and ownership to local committees, this project aims to establish a beach management system that adheres to global best practices, such as the Blue Flag beach criteria. Objective of the Programme 1. Establish a long-lasting, community-led beach cleanup program. 2. Assign responsibility for beach maintenance at the GS division level (Gramasewa Division) to local committees. 3. Whe...