Life: Compendium of Biodiversity Stories of Hospitality

Biodiversity Sri Lanka launched its second publication “LIFE”, a collection of Environmental Conservation success stories from the Travel & tourism sector. The SriLankan Airlines environmental journey was also showcased in this book among many other elite establishments of the island such as Dilmah, Aitken Spence & Cinnamon Hotels. The book was launched at Ramada, Colombo on the 17th of September 2020, immediately following the 5th Annual General Meeting of Biodiversity Sri Lanka (BSL).

This publication showcases best practices in environmental conservation undertaken by the private sector, especially from the Travel and tourism industry, which are not often publicized. By showcasing and highlighting these hidden best practices which are otherwise mostly unnoticed, BSL has focused to enhance awareness and provide a learning opportunity to others in the industry on values and benefits by engaging in environmental conservation efforts.

The CEO of SriLankan Airlines, Mr. Vipula Gunathilake attended the ceremony and he also took part in a high level business dialogue ‘A Call to Action to Reverse Nature Loss’ which was held immediately following the launch, where he discussed with other panelists how ethical corporations have over the years made a major contribution in advancing the cause of more responsible and sustainable business models, whilst providing unique, refreshing perspectives and insights.

The book, Life: Compendium of Biodiversity Stories of Hospitality, consists SriLankan’s key environmental projects and highlighting its strength such as people, efforts and determinations. The book also focuses on a much larger level the need for businesses to come together, to ensure that how collectively businesses can make our very existence possible while protecting nature, and also it is at the heart of building truly sustainable economies and livelihoods. The book will be in all Sri Lanka’s leading book stores for sale from end of October onwards and special orders can be made through Biodiversity Sri Lanka corporate office at 46/42, Navam Mawatha, Colombo 02, Sri Lanka.

Biodiversity Sri Lanka, is Sri Lanka’s national platform entirely owned and driven by the private sector which is established to promote strong engagement of the corporate sector in biodiversity and environmental conservation. SriLankan Airlines is a Patron member of this esteemed platform and has been with the platform from its inception back in 2012.