Sri Lanka

10 acres hectares

Parumaka (PVT) Ltd is currently leading an Agriculture Modernization Project on a 1.5-acre site in Nuwara Eliya, a key agricultural and ecological zone in Sri Lankas central highlands. The project applies climate-smart seed potato farming using regenerative techniques such as organic fertilization, crop rotation, erosion control, and water conservation. These practices are restoring soil health, reducing chemical use, and improving biodiversity, with support from the Ministry of Agriculture and engagement of local women and youth. As Director of Parumaka, The organization oversees the land-use strategy, stakeholder engagement, and technical implementation. The organization alsos serve as General Secretary of the Nuwara Eliya Youth Club, where The organization mobilizes multi-ethnic youth for environmental action and community-based peacebuilding. In 2025, Parumaka(pvt)ltd was selected participating in the AfricaRice land restoration training in Senegal, which deepened Parumaka(pvt)ltd's capacity in ecosystem restoration, agroecology, and sustainable land management. In parallel, The organization serves contributing to land restoration research under UNCCDs coordination, documenting local best practices and restoration data. Parumaka(pvt)ltd is also an active participant in the Generation Restoration Dialogues and regular webinars organized by the G20 Global Land Initiative Coordination Office, which help me stay updated on global strategies and connect with restoration leaders worldwide. In their hill country plots, erosion and runoff on sloped terrain further worsen land quality and increase vulnerability to climate impacts such as droughts and heavy rains.

10 acres hectares

While their organization is not currently engaged in formal land restoration under the Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassadors Network (CYPAN), the organization is in the proces of designing a faith-aligned pilot initiative in Sri Lanka, guided by their belief in environmental stewardship areas historically impacted by Sri Lankas 30-year civil war and in parts of the Western Province, including temple groves, churchyards, mosque compounds, and community centers. The organization aim to integrate assisted natural regeneration (ANR), native species planting, and agroforestry in a way that honors local ecosystems and spiritual traditions. Planned activities include:. Site identification and restoration planning on faith or community-managed land;. Engagement of faith leaders and congregations through spiritual narratives on creation care;. Partnerships with ecological experts for technical guidance;. Integration of faith-based rituals and teachings to promote sustainable land care;. Monitoring using ecological and spiritual indicators to track progres. CYPAN, present in 56 Commonwealth countries, offers a powerful platform to scale and replicate this model. The organization envision this which can complicate planning and legal acces. Community follow-through: While initial faith-driven enthusiasm is strong, long-term engagement beyond ceremonial activities often wanes. To addres this, the organization introduced cooperative committees comprising local leaders and religious figures. In Buddhist-majority areas, senior monks often play a crucial role in resolving conflicts and guiding decision-making, especially in communities where literacy levels are lower and spiritual leadership carries significant influence. These lessons have reinforced the need to embed sustainability into project design from the outset through community ownership, capacity-building, and culturally sensitive leadership structures.

2 acres hectares

National Christian Council of Sri Lanka is currently engaged in several nationwide land restoration initiatives acros Sri Lanka, with a strong focus on community engagement, sustainability, and resilience. These initiatives span multiple districts and ecosystems, from drought-prone inland districts to coastal districts vulnerable to climate change. Home gardening promotion to increase food security and sustainable land use at the household level is one of their flagship activities. The organization has supported the establishment of over 1,670 home gardens since 2023, 270 of them being in 2025 alone. The organization is also deeply involved in waste management and dengue control, mobilizing over 12,500 people in 2025, and over 8,000 since 2022, to reduce land and water pollution through clean-up drives and waste segregation at the household level. Their tree planting initiatives have seen over 13,000 trees planted between 2021 and mid-2025, with the local communities being directly involved in planting and monitoring using specialized tracking sheets to facilitate long-term survival. The organization also operate climate-resilient agriculture training, having trained almost 3,000 farmers since 2022 in sustainable farming practices that enhance land productivity and guard against degradation. For ecosystem restoration, the organization conducted a mangrove restoration program in Jaffna with planting and continuous monitoring. A further mangrove restoration activity is scheduled in Gampaha next month. These actions are not only intended to restore degraded coastal ecosystems but also to create community stewardship through local participation. Furthermore, in drought-prone and saltwater intrusion areas, the organization has set up drinking water acces programs, opening 22 facilities since 2021 to support human and ecosystem resilience. Together, these activities reflect their holistic, faith-based approach to land restoration in Sri Lanka, based on environmental stewardship, justice, and sustainable development. Sri Lanka is highly vulnerable to extreme climatic events such as cyclones, exces flooding, and droughts, greatly limiting their ability to initiate restoration activities like afforestation, cultivation of water resources, and engaging individuals. Such unpredictable weather patterns have a tendency to dismantle restored ecosystems and extend fieldwork. Besides, the organization also face short supply of financial and technical inputs, especially for remote and underdeveloped areas. Community awarenes as well as attitudinal change also remain to be hindrances, especially in sustaining long-term practices such as waste management and household gardening. Despite all these setbacks, however, their resolve remains firm, and the organization continue to modify their strategies for even wider impact and resilience.