Biodiversity

Sri Lanka is one of the world's biodiversity hotspots, with exceptional endemism and a rich variety of ecosystems ranging from tropical rainforests to coastal wetlands. However, this biodiversity faces unprecedented threats from habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, pollution, and climate change. The Species Conservation Centre is dedicated to protecting this irreplaceable natural heritage through integrated conservation strategies.

Our biodiversity conservation work focuses on protecting endangered species in their natural habitats, restoring degraded ecosystems, and maintaining wildlife corridors that enable species movement and population viability. We employ science-based approaches to identify conservation priorities, implement targeted interventions, and monitor outcomes over time. Our work spans terrestrial, freshwater, and coastal ecosystems, recognizing the interconnectedness of all biodiversity.

We work closely with communities who depend on and steward these ecosystems, recognizing that effective biodiversity conservation requires local engagement and support. Through education, livelihood alternatives, and collaborative management, we aim to create a future where conservation and community well-being are mutually reinforcing.