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The environment shapes lives, livelihoods,
environment and the economy. It is difficult to overestimate its pervasive
impact. The recent Tsunami highlights that many in poor countries do not
adequately use science and technology adequately. Indeed, the sciences
in the critical environmental technologies are lagging in Sri Lanka and
there has been little advantage taken of advances in weather and environmental
prediction technologies, advances in computing, satellite imaging and
communication technologies. Realizing this, we started a Foundation in
2002 and registered it as a non-profit company in 2003. This builds on
the work of the officers in Sri Lanka and internationally. Our work is
oriented towards developing useable scientific and technological information
that can be applied by users in diverse sectors. We work actively with
other Sri Lankan partners in government institutions, Research Institutes
and Universities. Our charter limits us from turning private profit but
requires us to develop the science and technology field. We seek partners
in expanding our work.
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