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Commission for Environmental Governance opens in Kilinochchi

The inauguration of the Commission for Environmental Governance was opened in Kilinochchi on Saturday 23rd July 2005 at the Planning and Development Secretariat (PDS) in Kilinochchi. The deputy Secretary General of PDS, Mr Ranjan, in his opening speech said that the desire to protect the environment is present in all institutions in Tamileelam. He said that this has been one of the prime concerns of the Tamil national leader.

Inagural event of thet Tamileelam Commision for Enviromential Governance

Dr. Jeyasingam speaking about the natural resources of Tamileelam said that war, tsunami and lack of awareness among people have been the causes of environmental damage in Tamileelam. He mentioned the threats posed by the Pathineeyam weed that has found its way into the land, the Sethusamuthram canal project as examples that could pose challenges. He also said that it is important to look into alternate technology with the view to minimize the damage to environment.

Speaking about the philosophy behind the governance of environment Dr Sriskandaraja said environment includes the living and the non-living part of nature and humans are not separate from it but part of that nature. He said he noticed an increase sale of insecticide and this can be arrested by laws to control the sale of insecticides.

Mr Selvin speaking about the structure of the commission said that there would be an information section, a law making section, environmental promotion section.

Leader of the LTTE political Mr S P Tamilselvan in his speech said that even during the height of was Tamil national leader gave priority to environment protection. He added that the war waged by the security forces was not only against the people but also against the natural resources of the Tamil homeland.

23 July 2005

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