Biodiversity Sri Lanka (BSL)
Website
www.biodiversitysrilanka.org The Sri Lanka Business and Biodiversity Platform was established in August 2012 as a collaborative initiative by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature), and Dilmah Conservation, responding to global calls to engage the private sector in biodiversity conservation. Initially launched as a knowledge-sharing and networking platform for businesses committed to sustainability, the Platform evolved into an active national-level initiative promoting nature-positive business leadership. In October 2015, the Platform was incorporated as a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee and rebranded as Biodiversity Sri Lanka (BSL). It has since grown to become the private sector-led biodiversity platform of Sri Lanka, engaging businesses from multiple sectors in conservation, sustainable development, and ecosystem restoration.
Vision
A state of harmonious co-existence of business and nature, where natural resources are harvested to optimum levels while biodiversity and the environment thrives.
Mission
To mainstream biodiversity to the core business of companies through transformational approaches which involve multiple stakeholder collaborations as well as local, regional and international interactions.
Objectives
- To add economic value to biodiversity conservation and integrate it into the core business of companies.
- To promote national cooperation and exchange of ideas and information relating to biodiversity conservation.
- To strengthen and increase the involvement of the private sector in biodiversity conservation.
Contact Information Biodiversity Sri Lanka
c/o Ceylon Chamber of Commerce
50, Navam Mawatha Colombo 02, Sri Lanka
Tel: +94 11 55888333
Mobile: +94715358068
Fax: + 94 112449352
Contact Person Ms.Shiranee Yasaratne
Senior Advisor
Biodiversity Sri Lanka
shiranee@biodiversitysrilanka.org
Mr.Thilal Nanayakkara
Outreach and Communications Lead
Biodiversity Sri Lanka
thilal@biodiversitysrilanka.org
Annual Reports
Please see the link below for progress reports on this initiative
2025
