SLAF & Aitken Spence Partner for ‘Clean Today, Green Tomorrow’ 🌿

The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Seva Vanitha Unit, in collaboration with Aitken Spence PLC, successfully concluded the “Clean Today, Green Tomorrow” initiative, marking a significant shift toward environmental stewardship as part of the SLAF's 75th Anniversary celebrations. • Core Objectives: The program moved beyond temporary clean-ups to embed long-term, measurable sustainability into daily military operations across all island-wide establishments. • Sector Focus & Champions: • Waste Management: Focused on segregation and eliminating single-use plastics. Champion: SLAF Trade Training School, Ekala. • Reforestation & Tree Planting: Aimed at biodiversity enhancement and green belts. Champion: SLAF Station Sigiriya. • Eco-Gardening: Promoted food security through organic cultivation. Champion: SLAF Base Katunayake. • Energy & Water Conservation: Implemented solar solutions, LED conversions, and rainwater reuse. Champion: SLAF Station Sri Jayewardenepura. • Public-Private Synergy: Aitken Spence PLC served as the sustainability partner, providing technical expertise and exposure to best practices at Heritance Kandalama and their tea estates. The Spence Impact Award was specifically awarded to SLAF Station Iranamadu for responsible operations in sensitive ecosystems. • Economic Relevance: By integrating sustainability into national defence, the initiative supports long-term resource resilience and aligns with global military trends where climate change is viewed as a national security risk.