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Cardinal tackles Sri Lanka s environmental destruction
Following the call of Laudato Si, protecting nature should become part and parcel of pastoral activities
Muthurajawela has a unique and diverse ecosystem. (Photo: Lanka Excursions Holidays)
At the start of this year, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith of Colombo, the outspoken leader of the Sri Lankan Church, addressed environmental issues in his archdiocese regarding Muthurajawela, a wetland 30 kilometers north of Colombo. This marshland is notable for its unique and highly diverse ecosystem and is listed as one of the 12 priority wetlands in Sri Lanka.
Muthurajawela, which translates as “Swamp of Royal Treasure,” has a long history of 700 years. It covers 4,390 acres and while only 700 acres are earmarked for development, the project will have a drastic effect.