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World Environment Day
The campaign aimed to create awareness and highlight the increasing illegal wildlife trade in Sri Lanka which so many people are unaware of which can result in the long term consequences of extinction of entire species. It also created awareness on how society contributes to this cycle of destruction by purchasing
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Destruction of Elephant Habitat – Ehetuwewa, Galgamuwa
Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS) together with Environmental Foundation (Guarantee) Limited (EFL) conducted four site visits from July November 2015. Investigations were carried out to understand the threats posed to the forest and the catchment area by the proposed Commercial Mango Cultivation project. It was noted that the proposed area was
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Our Country is Our Home – The Arugambay Beach Clean Up
Otara together with the community conducted a beach clean up in Arugambay. A live stream during the clean up, allowed more than 800,000 of her followers on Facebook access to the event where she highlighted the garbage issue we are facing and the effects of garbage induced marine pollution.
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Making a difference in flood affected areas
Bringing hope to many dogs amidst rising flood waters, the Embark Team together with the team from Best Care Animal Hospital undertook rescue operations in areas including Malwana, Kaduwela and Wellampitiya. Over 80 abandoned dogs were rescued and treated. Many were returned to their homes when the water subsided and
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Pray for Sri Lanka
Otara, along with the Otara Foundation launched a campaign for Vesak (a festival which commemorates the birth, enlightenment and death of Lord Buddha) to get more people involved in caring for the country. Citizens were asked to light a lamp for the future of those who suffer in captivity, poverty,
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The Otara Foundation Supports Environment Foundation Limited
Environmental Foundation (Guarantee) Limited (EFL) has been performing as a pro bono consultant on environmental law and science on behalf of the public, as a means of resolving Sri Lanka environmental issues. To date EFL has intervened in over 1000 investigations and over 200 court cases. Some of these cases
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Mothers Day 2016
A day meant to celebrate love and the special bond between mother and child, but sadly this is not so for all living beings. Animals face numerous threats by Poaching, the illegal wildlife trade and deforestation. All animals have feelings and families, just like us. They feel love and pain just
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Embark at Uptown Kandy and Cool Planet
Embark launched two more concept stores at Uptown Kandy, Liberty Plaza and Cool Planet recently. As compact versions of the standalone Embark Store in the Galle Fort, the spaces replicate the unique and colorful pooch-themed ambience the brand is known for. Inspired by the street pooch trio; Niko, Bandit and
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Shine a Light on Climate Action
Each year, Earth Hour engages millions of people across the globe to celebrate their commitment to protect the planet by switching off their lights for one designated hour. Joining the ranks of celebrity amebaasadors such as Miranda Kerr, Sir Richard Branson and Amir Khan to name a few, Otara pledged
