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Our mission
Through an ongoing partnership, IUCN and INSEE are working together to restore degraded coral, mangrove, and forest ecosystems, specifically in Koggala, Serakkuliya, Unavatuna, and near the Aruwakkalu Quarry.
This project aims to provide technical assistance for field-level capacity building on ecosystem restoration, species conservation, and scientific characterisation of landscapes within Sri Lanka. In particular, the project includes baseline assessments, restoration, and monitoring of mangroves near the Aruwakkalu Quarry and Koggala, as well as at the Unawatuna artificial coral reef. The project is supporting biodiversity restoration and monitoring, strengthening of animal rescue protocols, and collaboration between civil society and the private sector to achieve shared conservation goals.
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Classification
- Forests
- Freshwaters
- Oceans and coasts
- Increases Health & Wellbeing
- Safeguards Biodiversity
- Supports Livelihoods
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VolunteersImpact
This project is working to conduct multiple baseline biodiversity assessments and to create a system for monitoring biodiversity at the Aruwakkalu Quarry, two mangrove restoration sites, and at an artificial coral reef at Unawatuna. Through these efforts, the project is safeguarding flora and fauna in the region, ensuring the continuation of multiple ecosystem services.
The experience gained from this project will be applied at the national level, particularly in developing animal rescue and release protocols for major national projects such as the Moragahakanda Reservoir, Yan Oya Reservoir, and the North Central and North Western Canal Projects related to hydro, agriculture, and irrigation development. Ultimately, the project is supporting sustainable development while ensuring biodiversity is protected and conserved in Sri Lanka’s coastal and forest ecosystems.
