• UGI USER
  • May 19, 2024
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ADANI’S WIND PROJECT IN SRI LANKA FACES LEGAL CHALLENGE

Why in the news?

  • Adani Green Energy’s wind energy project in Sri Lanka’s Mannar and Pooneryn districts faces legal challenge.
  • The petition filed by the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS) cites potential environmental impact and lack of transparency.
  • Mannar Island is crucial for migratory species, being the southernmost point of the Central Asian Flyway.
  • Indigenous water birds and bat species are at risk due to the project’s impact on the island’s ecosystem.
  • The petition highlights concerns over the project’s adverse effects on the island’s pristine landscapes.
source:worldpress

About Wildlife and Nature Protection Society of Sri Lanka (WNPS):

  • Wildlife and Nature Protection Society of Sri Lanka (WNPS) synonymous with wildlife protection history.
  • Established 128 years ago, WNPS is the world’s third oldest NGO of its kind.
  • WNPS was instrumental in setting up Wilpattu & Yala National Parks and forming the Department of Wildlife Conservation in Sri Lanka.
About Adani Green Energy’s wind energy project in Sri Lanka’s Mannar:

  • Name: Mannar Wind Farm-Adani Green
  • Capacity: 250MW
  • Type: Onshore wind power project

About Mannar ,Sri Lanka:

  • Location: Mannar is the largest island off Sri Lanka’s northwestern coast.
  • Connectivity: Linked to the mainland by a causeway.
  • Geographic Features: Located at the eastern end of Adam’s Bridge, characterised by sandy and barren terrain.