e"A Rich Country - A Beautiful Beach ": World Environment Day 2025 Celebrated in Galle.
Under the theme "A Rich Country - A Beautiful Beach", the Department of Coast Conservation and Coastal Resource Management organized the World Environment Day 2025 celebration today (June 9, 2025) at the "Hall de Galle" auditorium in Galle. The event was held under the guidance of Director General Prof. P.B.Turney Pradeep Kumara.
The program was conducted under the patronage of the Minister of Environment, Dr. Dhammika Patabedige, with the participation of Deputy Minister of Environment Anton Jayakody, Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Rathna Gamagē, Deputy Minister of Vocational Education Nalin Hewage, Environment Ministry Secretary Rohitha Uduwawala, and several officials from the Department of Coast Conservation.
The event also saw the participation of the District Secretary of Galle, officers of the Tri-Forces, other government officials, and school students from the district.
In line with the Clean Sri Lanka National Program, a site visit and review of the proposed development near the Galle Fort Lighthouse was conducted under the leadership of the Minister of Environment, focusing on the plan to develop 100 coastal zones as parks.
Construction activities for the Koggala Beach Park Project were carried out under the supervision of Deputy Minister Rathna Gamagē, while the Mahamodara Beach Park development was overseen by Deputy Minister Nalin Hewage.
The event officially commenced with a keynote address by Director General Prof. P.B.Turney Pradeep Kumara, centered on the global World Environment Day theme "Beat Plastic Pollution". A variety of programs followed, including student presentations and awareness sessions.
