Mannar’s Fight Against Destructive Development and Ecological Injustice

Photo by Mia Abeyawardene Mannar stands at the frontline of a new conflict: the cumulative impact of large scale development projects, in particular the proposed wind farms. While renewable energy is crucial for Sri Lanka’s future, the approach and location of these projects should be carefully considered. Environmental concerns raise urgent questions about transparency, governance and survival for local communities. For over 70 continuous days, the people of Mannar have maintained an unwavering protest against environmental threats -massive wind turbine projects and the imminent danger of heavy mineral sand mining. On September 26 protesters learned that wind turbines were being…

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