Green awards ceremony

Disna MUDALIGE

The Central Environment Authority (CEA) would organize an islandwide green award ceremony to celebrate this year's World Environment Day, said CEA Chairman Charitha Herath.

The Awards Ceremony will take place on June 5 at the BMICH under the patronage of President Mahinda Rajapaksa. All stakeholders who contribute to environment protection activities can apply for the awards. The Chairman said the aim of organizing this event is to provide incentives for the public towards environmental friendly approaches.

Those who are engaged in industries such as rubber and rubber related products, hotels, apparels, minerals, medical services, chemical and pharmaceutical products and transport services with a valid environment protection licence are invited to apply for the awards. In addition local government authorities, Government institutions and schools which conduct environmental guides associations can also apply for it.

The Chairman said that the awards would be presented to institutions selected by an expert judge panel in order to admire their environmental friendly approaches.