"For those who are interested at following the proceedings of Convention on International Trade of Endangered Wild Fauna & Fauna (CITES), this Press Kit will be helpful..
CITES%20PRESS%20KIT%20-%20CoP16%20Bangkok%202013.pdf"
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Malaka Rodrigo commented on BALLGOBIN Dehoutee Vina's blog post Tuna fishing in the Indian Ocean"I'm an Env.Journalist from Sri Lanka that had written several articles on Tuna Fishery. Would appreciate if someone can help me to get an idea on what is mentioned in this article as I understand only English. Thanks
Here are some of my…"
Malaka Rodrigo posted a blog postManta ray struggles for survival
Overfishing threatens the magnificent and prized ‘Ali Maduwa’, writes Malaka Rodrigo�A giant “maduwa”, or manta ray, was netted last week by fisherman in Welipatanwila, Ambalanthota, on the South coast. The ocean creature was pregnant and weighed 1,500 kilograms. A week earlier, another manta ray was caught by fishermen in Akkaraipattu, on the East coast. Both sea creatures have been identified as Giant Oceanic Manta Rays, the largest member of the ray family.“Maduwa”, or manta ray, that was…See More
Malaka Rodrigo posted a blog postTraditional Sri Lankan New Year is a celebration of Nature - is it common in traditional events of other communities..??
Today is traditional New Year for Sri Lankans. The event initiated as a Thanksgiving ceremony after harvesting of paddy and there is a little bit of Astrology too get involved. However, there are lots of elements of biodiversity involved in this National Event. * Asian Koel makes its mating song at this period, so locals consider him as harbinger of new year * A flower called Erabadu (flame of forest) too blooms on this period of time, so it becomes the symbol of new year.. There are other…See More
Malaka Rodrigo posted a blog postSpeeding vehicles on roads driving wildlife to their early graves
A fully grown sloth bear was killed by a speeding vehicle near the 11th kilometre post on the Panama-Pottuvil road in Sri Lanka late last month raising concerns over the prudence of having public roads across biodiversity rich National Parks, while vehicles speeding along roads in…See More
Malaka Rodrigo commented on Mike Shanahan's group COP10 in Nagoya"Herewith I'm sharing some moments from the CBD COP10 published on my blog..
http://window2nature.wordpress.com/2010/10/28/from-un-biodiversity-conference-cop10/"
Malaka Rodrigo commented on Mike Shanahan's blog post Call for greater support for media coverage of biodiversity issues"I'm thinking on why 'Climate Change' has been treated more critical than 'Biodiversity Loss'.. perhaps it is because of its direct impacts to people, as well people still doesn't understand the direct link on 'how…"
Malaka Rodrigo commented on Mike Shanahan's group COP10 in Nagoya"http://window2nature.wordpress.com/2010/10/19/back-to-roots-quest-for-our-local-ala-bathala/
The gathering at COP10 is also a good areana to share success stories on Biodiversity.. one such award winning project to protect traditional Yam in Sri…"
Malaka Rodrigo commented on Mike Shanahan's group COP10 in Nagoya"I'm an Environmental Journalist from Sri Lanka who will be in Nagoya for COP10. I know the official launching of the Biodiversity Media Alliance (BMA) will be on 27th.october and looking forward to be a part of a network who work toward…"
Malaka Rodrigo joined Mike Shanahan's group
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Malaka Rodrigo's Blog
Manta ray struggles for survival
Overfishing threatens the magnificent and prized ‘Ali Maduwa’, writes Malaka Rodrigo�
A giant “maduwa”, or manta ray, was netted last week by fisherman in Welipatanwila, Ambalanthota, on the South coast. The ocean creature was pregnant and weighed 1,500 kilograms. A week earlier, another manta ray was caught by fishermen in Akkaraipattu, on the East coast. Both sea…
ContinuePosted on March 2, 2013 at 9:51
Traditional Sri Lankan New Year is a celebration of Nature - is it common in traditional events of other communities..??
Today is traditional New Year for Sri Lankans. The event initiated as a Thanksgiving ceremony after harvesting of paddy and there is a little bit of Astrology too get involved. However, there are lots of elements of biodiversity involved in this National Event.
* Asian Koel makes its mating song at this period, so locals consider him as harbinger of new year
* A flower called Erabadu (flame of forest) too blooms on this period of time, so it becomes the…
Continue * Asian Koel makes its mating song at this period, so locals consider him as harbinger of new year
* A flower called Erabadu (flame of forest) too blooms on this period of time, so it becomes the…
Posted on April 14, 2012 at 17:05
Speeding vehicles on roads driving wildlife to their early graves
A fully grown sloth bear was killed by a speeding vehicle near the 11th kilometre post on the Panama-Pottuvil road in Sri Lanka late last month raising concerns over the prudence of having public roads across biodiversity rich National Parks, while vehicles speeding…
Posted on July 29, 2011 at 16:57
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