📈 CICT & WNPS Partner for Colombo Coastal Conservation

Colombo International Container Terminals (CICT) has launched a three-year (2025–2028) partnership with the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS) to protect sea turtles and coastal ecosystems. The initiative, titled the Turtle and Coastal Health United Programme (TACHUP), targets the urbanized shoreline from Colombo Port City to Mount Lavinia. • Conservation Focus: Protection of five out of the seven global sea turtle species that nest along Colombo’s coast. Efforts include safeguarding nests, restoring coastal vegetation, and enhancing data collection via citizen science. • Proven Impact: The project scales up existing work that has recorded 680+ turtle visits in a single season, protecting over 15,900 eggs with a hatching success rate exceeding 80%. • Sustainability & ESG: This partnership aligns with Colombo’s status as a Ramsar Wetland City and reflects CICT’s commitment to responsible port operations and long-term ecological resilience. • National Context: By integrating local communities and schools, the programme promotes environmental stewardship within a critical trade gateway, balancing industrial growth with biodiversity.