Who we are?
Vision
Conservation of biodiversity of Sri Lanka
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Mission
To stand for the conservation of biodiversity endangered by nature unfriendly economic development activities and destructive human behaviour.
About Us
Our Background
A voluntary, non-profit association of wildlife and nature enthusiasts and activists operating in Sri Lanka who have established themselves as Lanka Nature Conservationists (LNC).
LNC is an association of past members of the Young Zoologists Association of Sri Lanka (YZA)) who have re-grouped for the purpose of providing support for the protection of fauna, flora and the natural ecosystems in Sri Lanka.
LNC was established in late 2015 in response to the growing need to conserve Sri Lanka’s natural environment. The seed of the LNC was planted by a few past YZA members who belonged to the first decade of the YZA. They have a long history of involvement with our zoological gardens since 1970s. Drawn from academia, public service and private sector, this group has experience in wildlife conservation as professionals and also as environmentalists.
Driving Change for the Environment
What Do We Aim To Do ?
BIODIVERSITY ACTIVISM
To be effective advocates for the protection of biodiversity in Sri Lanka.
SUPPORTING ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS & WILDLIFE PARKS
To be an interest group dedicated to actively support the development and improvement of the Zoological Gardens and Wildlife Parks of Sri Lanka.
POLICY ADVOCACY & LEGAL PROTECTION
To play an influential role in the formulation and implementation of national policies and laws for the protection of Sri Lankan biodiversity.
CAPACITY BUILDING & EDUCATION
To provide expertise for capacity building programs for the public, including school children
Protecting Sri Lanka’s Environment for Future Generations
How Do We Work?
- Participate and offer guidance on policy matters at local and national level programmes that affect the conservation of the natural environment and wildlife of Sri Lanka
- To coordinate and actively engage with state institutions and officials on proposals for rehabilitation and adoption of modern approaches for effective management of the National Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka.
- To support the raising of awareness and education amongst the different types of stakeholders on the urgent need to protect Sri Lanka’s natural environment.
- Involve in issues related to conservation of biodiversity. LNC do play a guiding or pilot role at selected critical Bio Diversity threatening issues of the Country. As a recognized conservation society, we do gather correct and accurate information, filter and analyse them; then guide and inform relevant organizations for appropriate actions.
Executive Committee | 2025 - 2027
President
Mr. G. L. S Perera
Secretary
Ms. Manoja Werrakkody
Treasurer
Mr. Ranjan Gunawardana
Sr. Vice President
Maj. Gen. Ajith Rupasinghe
Vice President
Mr. Lalith Gamage
Vice President
Mr. Nandana Balasuriya
Vice President
Mr. Premnath Ratnaweera
Vice President
Prof. Indira De Silva
Assistant Secretary
Ms. Neelangani Hidellarachchi
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. Amitha Munasinghe
Seated from left
Nandana Balasuriya (Vice President), Professor Indira Nanayakkara Silva (Vice President), Lalith Gamage (Vice President), Ranjan Gunawardena (Treasurer), Lalith Perera (President), Manoja Weerakkody, (Secretary), Major General Ajith Rupasinghe Retired. (Senior Vice President), Premanath Ratnaweera (Vice President), Neelanganie Hidellarachchi (Asst. Secretary), Amitha Munasinghe (Asst. Treasurer)
Standing from Left
Ianthi Gunawardana, Rohitha Adasuriya, Jayantha Suwandaratne, Parakrama Fernando, Lucky Warnapura, Dr. Ranjan Jayaratne, Rohitha Perera, Udaya Liyanage, Gamini Bastian, Charitha Devapriya