Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Sustainable Development Goal 9

Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.

A functioning and resilient infrastructure is the foundation of every successful community. To meet future challenges, our industries and infrastructure must be upgraded. For this, we need to promote innovative sustainable technologies and ensure equal and universal access to information and financial markets. This will bring prosperity, create jobs and make sure that we build stable and prosperous societies across the globe.

Brands Commited to Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

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Latest Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure Brand Actions

Dilmah

One Earth Climate Change Research Centre, Nawalapitiya

The One Earth Climate Change Research Center – Nawalapitiya is the first-ever Climate Change Research Station by the private sector in Sri Lanka, established at Dilmah Tea’s Queensbury Estate in Nawalapitiya. • Recent collaboration with renowned experts across the South Asian region, South Asia Nitrogen Hub (SANH) in a groundbreaking international research study to find a solution for the global nitrogen waste crisis. • Since opening in 2017 the center has facilitated 3 global, and 17 local research and 3 international workshops. • The centre is also the main research hub for the Bee A Keeper project. • Introduction of camera traps to monitor the biodiversity of fauna. Highlights for FY 24/25 - - 5 workshops with local universities - 250 beneficiaries - 4 school workshops - 200 beneficiaries - 4 other workshops - 155 beneficiaries - 13 ongoing research studies with local stakeholders Focus areas of research - Climate studies, bee and honey production, and ecology

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One Earth Centre, Moratuwa

The “One Earth Centre” in Moratuwa offers a range of educational resources dedicated to sustainable agriculture and conservation. The centre is also home to Dilmah Conservation’s One Earth Urban Arboretum, Butterfly Garden, Heritage Corner, Medicinal Plant Garden, Traditional Yam Plot, Recycling Unit, Sustainable Agricultural Farm and Hydroponic Unit. The Centre promotes sustainability through waste collection, segregation and recycling ,recycling, rainwater harvesting for gardening (90 m³ capacity), and a 15 m³ biogas system that converts kitchen waste into daily cooking fuel. Further the Centre promotes sustainable farming through hydroponics using organic inputs like vermiwash and neem oil, and open-field cultivation with natural fertilizers such as compost, cow dung, and vermicompost—enhancing soil health, reducing chemical use, and improving water efficiency for environmentally-friendly crop production. Highlights in FY 24/25 - 1. Urban Arboretum - 283 trees from 100+ species including 9 threatened and 15 endemic species. 2. Butterfly Garden - 60 species of butterflies including 2 endemic species. 3. Medicinal Garden - 95+ species of medicinal plants 4. Traditional Yam plot - 10 yam varieties 5. Heritage Centre - 100+ traditional Sri Lankan exhibits 6. Collaborations with MJF Charitable Foundation - 6.1. Home Gardening and environmental sessions for MJF Kids - Students from Grades 1 to 11 were given the opportunity to engage in a variety of hands-on, educational activities focused on sustainable gardening. Through interactive and age-appropriate sessions, the programme introduced young learners to the basics of home gardening, including fertiliser handling, nursery preparation, and plant identification and practical sessions in pruning and harvesting. These sessions covered 37 hours with 376 participants. 6.2. Dilmah Conservation and Rainbow Project - A special programme designed to empower differently-abled students by engaging them in meaningful, hands-on gardening activities. With gentle guidance and accessible methods, students learned about planting, caring for crops, and understanding the basics of home gardening. The initiative not only encouraged sensory development and motor skills but also fostered a sense of independence, responsibility, and joy in nurturing living things. As part of the programme, tailored home gardening sessions were also conducted for visually impaired children, focusing on teaching them how to identify various leafy vegetables through touch and scent. 12 students from the Rainbow project attended this special initiative. 6.3. Agriculture course for Women's Development Programme - An Agriculture course to empower women with practical and income-generating skills. Participants received hands-on training in home gardening, waste management, nursery management, plant propagation techniques, disease identification and management, as well as ornamental flower cultivation. This comprehensive training aims to equip women with the knowledge and tools needed to not only support their households but also explore opportunities for sustainable income through agricultural practices. 2 batches with 43 participants attended this covering 34 hours.

Dilmah

One Earth Centre, Kalkudah

The One Earth Centre in Kalkudah extends Dilmah Conservation's initiatives into Eastern Sri Lanka. This centre is aligned with Dilmah Conservation’s regional objectives of enhancing livelihood opportunities and building climate resilience among communities through the introduction of innovative, sustainable and climate smart practices in agriculture and animal husbandry along with comprehensive livelihood support and ecosystem restoration efforts. Similar to the Moratuwa facility, the Kalkudah complex also contains a One Earth Urban Arboretum as well as an organic fruit and vegetable model farm and a model coconut farm. Highlights in FY 24/25 - 1. Bee Keeping session for Veddah Community - In 2024 a special workshop was conducted for the Veddah community to raise awareness about the negative impacts of traditional honey extraction practices from the forest. The session focused on guiding them toward sustainable beekeeping methods using bee boxes, aiming to preserve the environment while providing alternative livelihoods. Building on these efforts in 2025, six members of the Veddah community were provided with bee boxes and essential beekeeping tools to commence practicing sustainable beekeeping, marking a successful step toward environmentally-friendly and economically beneficial livelihood practices

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