WNPS lecture View(s):‘The amazing biodiversity of Sri Lanka: An overview of the plants & animals on this magical island’ is the topic of this month’s Nations Trust WNPS lecture by Gehan de Silva Wijeyeratne on Thursday, March 19 at 6 p.m. at the Jasmine Hall, BMICHIn the first part of this talk, author-photographer Gehan de Silva Wijeyeratne points out that Sri Lanka is disproportionately rich in species. He presents possible reasons for this and then makes the case that Sri Lanka is one of the best all-round wildlife destinations in the world. He uses this tour of life forms as a framework to showcase the richness of biodiversity in Sri Lanka. This lecture will be especially valuable for tourism professionals, hospitality leaders, policymakers, conservationists, students, photographers, and nature enthusiasts seeking to understand the true asset underpinning Sri Lanka’s future. The lecture is open to all, entrance free.

Source: Sunday Times March 14, 2026 19:04 UTC