Collaboration (SDG #17)

Planet-Green-Force-Collaboration (SDG #17)

Left to right: Ms. Shruti Sharma (UNESCO Partnership and Resource Mobilisation Officer); Dr. Neha Midha (UNESCO National Programme Officer, Natural Sciences); Harith Wickrema (PGF Founder); Mr.Tim Curtis (Director of UNESCO South Asia Regional Office); Ms. Joyce Poan (Programme Specialist, Education Sector UNESCO); Srishti Kumar (UNESCO Programme Assistant, Natural Sciences)

Message from UNESCO:

Let’s Work TogetherI am delighted that my soul-mate, Mr. Harith Wickrema, successful entrepreneur, self-made environmental ambassador, and former Ananda College student, has made it his dream to convert the Ananda College in Colombo, Sri Lanka, into an environmentally friendly demonstration hub and spread the Planet Green Force mission. I am pleased to facilitate collaboration with UNESCO to utilize the guidelines of the UNESCO Green Academies and Climate Science Literacy and assist Principal Lal Dissanayaka, his staff, and his wonderful students in this undertaking. Planet Green Force aims to not only inform and inspire Ananda students and teachers but also create change that will influence the community and beyond for future generations. Thank you, once again, dear Harith, dear Mr. Lal Dissanayaka, dear teachers, and students for kindly receiving me at Ananda College, it has been a truly rewarding and unforgettable experience. Ananda College’s plans, efforts, and enthusiasm give me hope that humanity can overcome the immense challenges caused by the ‘Triple-Planetary-Crisis,’ if we all work together.

– Benno Boer, Chief, Natural Sciences Unit, UNESCO New Delhi

PGF Sri Lanka Advisory Committee

Mr. Lal Dissanayake
Mrs. Sandamali Thennakoon
Mrs. K.K.D.S.K. Madagammana
Mrs. Kusum Wickramasinge
Mrs. Jeevani Pinnagodage
Mr. Shanaka Wijesinghe
Mrs. E.V.M. Zoysa
Mr. J.A.K. Janakantha
Mr. Lanka Pathirana
Mrs. Geethika Madasekara
Mrs. Nishadi Senadheera
Mr. Ruwan Pushpakumara
Mr. Dammika Perera
Mrs. Manori Mahadiwulwewa
Mr. Tharanga Dunuarachchi
Mrs. Nadeesha Liyanage
Mr. Roshan Priyashantha
Mrs. K.Y. Suranji
Mr. Malinda Eshwara
Mr. Anura Padmasiri
Mrs. Maduwanthi Marapperuma
Mr. Sarath Chandima
Mrs. Chamini Ariyapala
Mrs. Lanka Wijeyrathne
Mr. Anil Hettiarachchi
Mr. Wickramapala
Mr. Dabare

PGF Ananda Team

Guidance and Leadership: Mr. D.M.L.P. Dissanayake (principal)
Special Consultation: Mrs. Sandamali Thennakoon
Master in Charge: Mr. Roshan Priyashantha
Secretary: Mrs. Sandya Madagammana

(01) Seeds of Security:

Mrs. Jeevani Pinnagodage
Mrs. Kusum Wickramasinghe

(02) Green Challenges:

Mr.J.A.K. Janakantha
Mrs .Nishadi Senadeera

(03) Green Educators:

Mrs. Manori Mahadiwulwewa
Mr. Dhammika Perera

(04) Green Academies Research Hub:

Mr. Tharanga Dunuarachchi
Mrs. Nadeesha Liyange

(05) Green Explorers:

Mrs.E.V.M. Zoysa
Mr. Shanaka Wijesinghe

(06) Eco Advocacy:

Mrs. K.Y. Suranji
Mr. Malinda Ishwara

(07) Eco Voice:

Mr. Anura Padmasiri
Mr. Sarath Chandima
Mrs. Maduwanthi Marapperuma

(08) Green Melody:

Mrs.Lanka Wijerathne
Mrs. Chamini Ariyapala