A workshop on ‘Climate Change: Opportunities and Challenges for Business,’ organized by the American Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka (AmCham) held yesterday at the Galle Face Hotel, under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena.

 The President was presented an award for his commitment towards mitigating climate change. The award was presented to President Sirisena by Ravin Basnayake, President of the AmCham on behalf of its Board of Directors.


The keynote address of the event was delivered by Professor Sir Robert Tony Watson, the Chairman of the Intergovernmental Platform for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services.