The Industrial Age was defined by selfishness, self-servitude and ego and even good people were not immune to those combined blights. Even that minority of great human beings who fought for a sustainable world were not immune to the bug of “industrialitis” with each small pocket doing their own little thing thinking that their way was not only the right way but the only way. This rude, misguided righteousness had the negative result it deserved. Instead of pooling resources and strengths to help the common push towards sustainability, they ended up fighting each other to the point where the common enemy became a lesser enemy that those very people that they should be called friends. The next person with an alternative idea of how to achieve sustainability became a greater demon than the industrial dragon itself. Friends, sustainability is complex and requires a fundamental kindness and empathy among its proponents. Therefore, let us not work with the stupidity of industrial age mindsets in our ongoing effort to shift to sustainability. We do not have to agree but at the very least, let us agree not to disagree.
The effects of cyclone Ditwah are even greater now than before. We at the Green Movement are committed to making damaged communities stronger by conducting medical camps and providing essential goods to survivors in the Matale District on the 23rd and 24th. We will keep you posted.
Read MoreAs part of the project, “Enhancing the Climate Resilience of Vulnerable Communities in Laggala-Pallegama through Sustainable Agriculture, Socioeconomic Empowerment, and Inclusive Policy Advocacy” (2025–2027), the Green Movement of Sri Lanka successfully conducted a Master Trainer Program last week at the Illukkumbura Temple in Laggala. This initiative marks an important step in strengthening local leadership and building long-term climate resilience within...
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Community discussions are vital because they foster a sense of belonging and provide support, empower individuals by giving them a voice in decision-making, leverage collective wisdom for innovative problem-solving and effective solutions, and build trust and strong relationships between people and organizations. On September 20, our team visited the communities in Illukkumbura, Kahagala, Puwakpitiya, Poththtawela, and Dammanthenna villages in...
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