In Mannar Clean Power Turns into Community Conflict

Photo courtesy of Mongabay The Mannar peninsula, a wind-blown stretch of land known for its migratory birds, shallow lagoons and resilient fishing villages, now finds itself at the centre of one of Sri Lanka’s fiercest environmental and social battles. Once promoted as a beacon of sustainable energy, the Mannar Wind and Solar Project has instead ignited widespread community resistance, allegations of land grabbing and accusations of heavy handed state response. The conflict reflects a deeper dilemma: how can Sri Lanka pursue renewable energy without trampling over the rights and livelihoods of its people? To be fair, the government’s ambition is…

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