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    <title>MiniNewsHub &amp; : Environment</title>
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        <title>Siyapatha Finance Strengthens Climate Action Commitment with Independent GHG Verification</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Siyapatha Finance PLC has strengthened its sustainability commitment by obtaining an independent Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Verification Opinion from the Sri Lanka Climate Fund for its 2025 organizational-level GHG statement. Verified against ISO 14064-1:2018 and the GHG Protocol, the initiative reinforces the company’s focus on emissions measurement, transparent environmental reporting and responsible business practices. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:44:48 +0530</pubDate>
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        <title>Sri Lanka Insurance General Reaffirms Sustainability Commitment with Independent Greenhouse Gas Verification</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Ltd (SLICGL) has received an independent Greenhouse Gas Verification Opinion from the Sri Lanka Climate Fund, confirming that its greenhouse gas statement complies with ISO 14064-1:2018 and has been verified in accordance with ISO 14064-3:2019. The verification covered operations from 1 January to 31 December 2025 and confirmed total emissions of 3,454.59 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:09:46 +0530</pubDate>
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        <title>Siyapatha Finance PLC partners with the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) for Carbon Accounting Standards</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Siyapatha Finance PLC has officially joined the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF), strengthening its commitment to responsible finance, climate accountability and sustainable business practices. Through the PCAF framework, the company will measure and disclose greenhouse gas emissions associated with its financial activities and enhance climate-related decision-making. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:36:33 +0530</pubDate>
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        <title>CDB Joins PCAF Global Partnership to Strengthen Green Financing and Climate Action</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) has joined the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF), reinforcing its commitment to green financing, climate transparency and measuring greenhouse gas emissions from lending and investment portfolios. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:13:41 +0530</pubDate>
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        <title>Hayleys Solar Installs 90kW Solar Power System at University of Colombo Medical Faculty</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Hayleys Solar has commissioned a 90kW rooftop solar power system at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, supporting sustainable energy, reducing electricity costs, and promoting renewable energy in Sri Lanka&#039;s higher education sector. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:06:12 +0530</pubDate>
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        <title>World Wildlife Day: Rescued Elephant Calf Kalo Thrives at Udawalawe Transit Home</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Baby elephant Kalo, rescued from a well in Sri Lanka, is thriving at the Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home and preparing for release into the wild by 2029 with support from Sun Siyam Care. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:00:54 +0530</pubDate>
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        <title>Independence Day Tree&amp;Planting Held Simultaneously Across Three Regions in Sri Lanka</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Sri Lanka commemorated Independence Day with community-led tree-planting events held simultaneously in Colombo, Kandy, and Jaffna, with over 350 participants promoting environmental sustainability. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:01:48 +0530</pubDate>
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        <title>VBLL Partners with MEPA to Adopt and Protect Kalutara’s New Born Coast</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Varun Beverages Lanka (VBLL) and MEPA have signed an agreement to adopt and maintain Kalutara’s New Born coastal area, promoting sustainable waste management, recycling, and environmental conservation. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:32:29 +0530</pubDate>
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        <title>Sri Lanka Insurance General and Life Launch Islandwide Flood Relief and Community Restoration Program</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Sri Lanka Insurance General and Sri Lanka Insurance Life launched an islandwide flood relief and community restoration program across 18 districts, supporting schools, homes, religious places and livelihoods affected by recent floods. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:28:43 +0530</pubDate>
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        <title>Rooted in Change: Kelani Valley’s Bold Climate Crusade with UN Global Compact Network Sri Lanka</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Kelani Valley Plantations PLC has been invited to serve as the Patron of the Water &amp; Ocean Stewardship Working Group of the UN Global Compact Network Sri Lanka, reaffirming its commitment to sustainability, climate responsibility, and the protection of vital water and ocean ecosystems amid growing environmental challenges. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:44:08 +0530</pubDate>
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        <title>DSI Samson Group Partners with MEPA to Strengthen Sri Lanka’s Coastal Resilience Through Mangrove Restoration</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ DSI Samson Group partners with the Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) to protect and restore Sri Lanka’s mangrove ecosystems, promote climate resilience, and support coastal communities. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:33:34 +0530</pubDate>
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