🇱🇰 SL to Chair Asia Tea Alliance (ATA) 2026-2027 & Host 2025 Summit! 📈

• Sri Lanka will assume the Chairmanship of the Asia Tea Alliance (ATA) for the 2026-2027 term, with TSHDA Chairman Nimal Udugampola taking the role. • This is a key strategic milestone, marking the first time a smallholder-institution leader (TSHDA) will chair the ATA, amplifying smallholder representation across Asia's tea value chains. • Colombo is hosting the 6th ATA Annual Meeting and the Asia International Tea Summit 2025 on November 27. • Summit Theme: "Tea Reimagined: Regenerative, Resilient, and Carbon Free." Sri Lanka is positioned to lead the transition to a decarbonised tea supply chain and set benchmarks for inclusive, regenerative practices. • Under SL's stewardship, the focus will be on regenerative practices, climate resilience, fair value, and strengthening market linkages, positioning the country as a regional hub for climate-smart tea collaboration.