Recognised as Sri Lanka's First Carbon Footprint Neutral School
Nalanda College Colombo was officially recognised as Sri Lanka's first Carbon Footprint Neutral School on World Environment Day 2026.
The certification was presented to Principal Mr. Iran Champika Silva by the Hon. Minister of Environment, Dr. Dammika Patabendi, at the Ministry of Environment on 5 June 2026, coinciding with World Environment Day 2026.
The ceremony was attended by the Hon. Deputy Minister of Environment, Mr. Anton Jayakody, Ms. Padma Abeykoon of the Ministry of Environment, and Ms. Harshini Aberathna, Chief Executive Officer of the Sri Lanka Climate Fund.
Representing Nalanda College were Deputy Principals Mrs. Anupa Weeraratne and Mr. Charitha Rupasinghe, Assistant Principal Mrs. Deepthi Kulatunga, members of the academic staff and students of the Environment Society.
This recognition, awarded during National Environment Week 2026, reflects the College's commitment to environmental sustainability and aligns with the themes 'Mitigating the Impact of Climate Change and Air Pollution' and 'Fostering Environmental Consciousness from School Days.'