The MorningA Shared Duty to Protect our Forests HomePressroomThe MorningA Shared Duty to Protect our Forests November 7, 2025November 17, 2025 A thought-provoking forum titled ‘Connecting Rainforest Communities and Livelihoods’ was held at Genesis by Dilmah in Colombo bringing together conservationists, academics, policymakers, and business leaders in a dynamic exchange on how to integrate biodiversity conservation with sustainable development. Among the keynote speakers were Senior Professor Hiranthi Ranasinghe, who delivered an insightful presentation on ecosystem services and biodiversity connectivity, and Dilmah Tea Chairman Dilhan C. Fernando who underscored the moral and economic imperatives of sustainability-led business. https://www.themorning.lk/articles/6gY0ocDurnCXgLdqjqRZ
