EDB and Janathakshan GTE Ltd. Partner to Boost Eco-Friendly Exports 📈

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) signed an MoU with Janathakshan GTE Ltd. to mainstream biodiversity and sustainable land management within the agri-export sector under the GEF-07 Project. • Strategic Focus: The partnership targets the Wet Zone districts of Kalutara, Galle, Matara, Ratnapura, Kegalle, and Nuwara Eliya to enhance climate-resilient livelihoods and export readiness. • Key Sectors: Collaboration will focus on value addition and quality improvement for: • Organic and Artisanal Tea • Kithul Products (Pursuing GI certification) • Pepper and Pepper Oil (Pursuing GI certification) • Arecanut & Kolapath eco-friendly tableware • Cardamom and Jackfruit • Market Expansion: Aims to facilitate market linkages and intelligence for smallholder producers targeting high-value destinations including Japan, the European Union, and the USA. • Key Objectives: • Establishing cluster-level certification frameworks. • Improving hygienic production and compliance with international export standards. • Strengthening agroforestry and tea value chains to foster inclusive economic growth.