Support the Rainforest Guardians in Sri Lanka

by Rainforest Protectors Trust
Support the Rainforest Guardians in Sri Lanka
Support the Rainforest Guardians in Sri Lanka
Support the Rainforest Guardians in Sri Lanka
Support the Rainforest Guardians in Sri Lanka
Support the Rainforest Guardians in Sri Lanka
Support the Rainforest Guardians in Sri Lanka
Support the Rainforest Guardians in Sri Lanka
Support the Rainforest Guardians in Sri Lanka
Support the Rainforest Guardians in Sri Lanka
Support the Rainforest Guardians in Sri Lanka
Support the Rainforest Guardians in Sri Lanka
Support the Rainforest Guardians in Sri Lanka
Support the Rainforest Guardians in Sri Lanka
Support the Rainforest Guardians in Sri Lanka

Project Report | Jul 1, 2024
Rainforest Protectors Trust - Update July 2024

By Sriyantha Perera | Settlor, Rainforest Protectors Trust

Summer of 2023 was Earth’s hottest since global records began in 1880, according to scientists at NASA’s Goddard Institute of Space Studies (GISS). The months of June, July, and August combined were 0.23 degrees Celsius (0.41 degrees Fahrenheit) warmer than any other summer in NASA’s record, and 1.2°C (2.1°F) warmer than the average summer between 1951 and 1980. Summer of 2024 is already gearing up to possibly break previous year record. 

Working in this remote location of Sri Lanka, we are trying to protect the last remaining primary rainforest in the country. While trying to mitigate climate change and its effects on local biodiversity, we are also battling deforestation and illegal encroachment. 

To expand the monitoring of protected lands under the management of Rainforest Protectors Trust and to complement the monitoring done on ground by the Rainforest Guardians, we recently acquired a drone which captured some spectacular images and video including the one pictured here. Going through the footage, we are now able to see the immense amount of flora present within the boundaries acting as a carbon sink helping to reduce climate change.

With thousands of acres of primary rainforest still unprotected, we have a long way in the quest to save Sinharaja rainforest which provides habitat for 95% of the endemic birds found in Sri Lanka.

Please consider making a donation or becoming a member and help save these last remaining pristine rainforests for future generations!
Share on Twitter Share on Facebook

About Project Reports

Project reports on GlobalGiving are posted directly to globalgiving.org by Project Leaders as they are completed, generally every 3-4 months. To protect the integrity of these documents, GlobalGiving does not alter them; therefore you may find some language or formatting issues.

If you donate to this project or have donated to this project, you can receive an email when this project posts a report. You can also subscribe for reports without donating.

Sign up for updates

Organization Information

Rainforest Protectors Trust

Location: Ratmalana, - - Sri Lanka
Website:
Facebook: Facebook Page
Project Leader:
Sriyantha Perera
Ratmalana , - Sri Lanka

Learn more about GlobalGiving

Teenage Science Students
Vetting +
Due Diligence

Snorkeler
Our
Impact

Woman Holding a Gift Card
Give
Gift Cards

Young Girl with a Bicycle
GlobalGiving
Guarantee

Get incredible stories, promotions, and matching offers in your inbox

WARNING: Javascript is currently disabled or is not available in your browser. GlobalGiving makes extensive use of Javascript and will not function properly with Javascript disabled. Please enable Javascript and refresh this page.