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    ICAR Technology Portfolio for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Conclave 2026

    The conclave showcased ICAR’s portfolio of CSR-ready technologies, innovative research, and scalable interventions.

    “Two Leaves and a Bud” Becoming Fiction: Climate Change Threatens the Future of Ceylon Tea

    Fernando cautioned that declining leaf quality, driven by erratic weather, could soon trigger a broader collapse in quantity and output.

    EU-Backed Initiative Puts Sri Lanka’s Green Finance Taxonomy into Action, Training Stakeholders for Sustainable Growth

    The training of over 200 stakeholders represents not just technical progress but a strategic commitment to a greener future. As implementation gains momentum, Sri Lanka’s financial sector is poised to play a transformative role in the nation’s sustainable development journey.

    Race Against Heat: Maldives Urged to Pause Dredging as Coral Bleaching Threat Returns

    MRR is calling for an immediate temporary halt to all dredging and land-reclamation projects until reef conditions normalise, followed by a two-week buffer period.

    Bangladesh: Banks’ CSR Spending Jumps 34% to Tk1.98 Billion

    Banking leaders say that the latest figures from Bangladesh Bank represent more than a statistical uptick; they signal a maturing understanding within the financial sector that responsible citizenship is not just good ethics but sound business strategy.

    Poor Nations Face 10 Times More Heat Deaths by 2050 Says Climate Impact Lab; India Confronts Sharp Regional Risks

    The report’s central message is hopeful amid the grim projections: adaptation works when strategically deployed.

    India Submits First National Report on Nagoya Protocol Implementation to CBD

    According to PIB, India’s submission marks not just compliance but a strategic advancement in biodiversity governance – the country is demonstrating that conservation and economic development can go hand in hand when guided by principles of equity and sustainability.

    Global Warming Hits Fast-Forward: Potsdam Study Reveals Sharp Acceleration Since 2015

    Compounding the acceleration are insidious feedback mechanisms that PIK's research illuminates as potential game-changers. A March 2025 study from the institute projects that even low-to-moderate emission scenarios could unleash amplified heating over the next millennium.
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    UN Experts Warn Sri Lanka’s NGO Bill Clashes with FATF Standards Ahead of High-Stakes Review

    Balancing genuine efforts to combat illicit finance with the protection of civic space remains a test that international standards – and international observers – will closely watch.

    Bhutan’s Tobacco Laws Lag Behind Surge in New Nicotine Products

    Bhutan’s experience offers a cautionary tale for other countries experimenting with or contemplating strict tobacco controls.

    Nepal’s Proposed Media Council Bill Raises Press Freedom Concerns Amid Tiered Penalties

    The developments in Nepal illustrate a familiar tension across many democracies: the challenge of establishing effective self-regulation and accountability mechanisms without creating tools that could be used to constrain critical reporting.

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    UN Experts Warn Sri Lanka’s NGO Bill Clashes with FATF Standards Ahead of High-Stakes Review

    Balancing genuine efforts to combat illicit finance with the protection of civic space remains a test that international standards – and international observers – will closely watch.

    Bhutan’s Tobacco Laws Lag Behind Surge in New Nicotine Products

    Bhutan’s experience offers a cautionary tale for other countries experimenting with or contemplating strict tobacco controls.
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