Sri Lanka Commits to Achieving Sustainable Development Goals and Net Zero by 2040

At the “Gauravartha Harasara” (ගෞරවාර්ථ හරසර) program held at Water’s Edge, Battaramulla to felicitate provincial journalists, President Ranil Wickremesinghe proposed the establishment of a media commission which would address the problems & complaints of provincial journalists & will have the authority to investigate their service contracts. Implementing this initiative, he said will be considered under the new parliament.

Meanwhile, addressing the Environmental, Social and Governance Summit 2024 in Colombo yesterday, President Ranil Wickremesinghe outlined Sri Lanka’s commitment to achieving sustainable development goals and reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2040.

The president highlighted several rapid methods to achieve these objectives, including harnessing renewable energy, modernizing agriculture, and addressing water shortages. The president emphasized that attracting global financial facilities through commercial investments is a key part of Sri Lanka’s strategy.

He detailed plans to transform the plantation sector into agribusinesses, promote sustainable tourism, and enhance product improvement and digitization. The conference, held under the theme “Sustainable Pathways for a Brighter Future,” features presentations from approximately 15 experts in environment, society, and governance, who are sharing crucial knowledge and innovative solutions for achieving sustainability.

During the event, President Wickremesinghe presented the ESG Excellence Awards to micro, small, and medium-scale entrepreneurs, recognizing their contributions to environmental, social, and governance initiatives.