Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya called on citizens to take collective responsibility in protecting the environment and ensuring that future generations inherit a sustainable Earth.
Speaking at the inauguration of the “Soba Sipwadula” Project at Colombo Hindu College, Ratmalana, she said tree planting should not be seen as a symbolic act but as a duty to nurture and preserve them for the future.
As part of the launch, the Prime Minister planted a jackfruit sapling while schoolchildren planted 100 saplings within the premises. The programme, carried out under the Clean Sri Lanka initiative by the Sri Lanka Hadabima (Heartland) Authority, will create green zones in 50 schools and was simultaneously rolled out across the other eight provinces.
The Prime Minister underscored the importance of sustainable development, warning against environmental pollution from plastics and toxins.
“Humans destroy the environment, but it is also humans who can protect it. Let us build a society that safeguards our environment,” she said.
The event was attended by Members of Parliament, senior officials, and representatives of the private sector.
