Biodiversity Sri Lanka

What Biodiversity Sri Lanka does

Biodiversity Sri Lanka (BSL) is a non-profit, membership-based organization founded in 2012 and headquartered in Colombo, Sri Lanka, that convenes businesses, government agencies, and local communities to deliver biodiversity conservation programs across the country. BSL's flagship offering is the LIFE Series, a portfolio of five ecosystem-restoration sub-programs — Life to Forests (Kanneliya Forest Reserve), Life to Mangroves (Anawilundawa Ramsar Sanctuary), Life to Beaches, Life to National Parks (Lunugamwehera), and Life to Coral Reefs (Kayankerni Marine Sanctuary) — each implemented as a public-private-community partnership. The organization also co-implements the EU SWITCH-Asia PLASTICS Project with ACTED, extending its work into circular economy programming.

BSL operates with a small team of 9 employees and relies on a tiered corporate membership structure (General, Patron, and SME Member tiers) alongside project-based grant funding. Its member base comprises over 40 large Sri Lankan corporates and conglomerates spanning banking (Bank of Ceylon, HNB, Sampath, Commercial Bank, DFCC, Seylan, Nations Trust, Amana Bank, CDB, NDB, LOLC Finance, Standard Chartered), telecommunications (Dialog), airlines (SriLankan Airlines), FMCG (Coca-Cola, Cargills, CBL, Dilmah, Hemas), hospitality (Jetwing Hotels, Aitken Spence, Resplendent Ceylon), plantations (Watawala, Haycarb), manufacturing (Insee Cement, Tokyo Cement, Hela Clothing, Printcare, Dole), and IT (Virtusa, LOLC Technologies). BSL's core technology is not publicly disclosed; the organization leverages its website, social media, and direct member engagement to deliver programs rather than a proprietary technology platform.

The organization's business model is subscription-style recurring membership fees from corporate members, supplemented by donor-funded grants. BSL engages with international frameworks including the Global Biodiversity Framework from COP15 to support corporate sustainability reporting and compliance. Its primary value proposition is providing Sri Lankan businesses with a structured platform to demonstrate environmental stewardship, meet biodiversity reporting requirements, and participate in long-term ecosystem restoration through community-based and scientific approaches.

Name

Biodiversity Sri Lanka

Legal name

Biodiversity Sri Lanka

Website

https://biodiversitysrilanka.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Biodiversity Sri Lanka is a non-profit membership organization that convenes corporates, government agencies, and communities to deliver biodiversity conservation programs across Sri Lanka, including the LIFE Series ecosystem restoration initiatives and the EU SWITCH-Asia PLASTICS Project.

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Product category

Environmental Conservation Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Biodiversity & Habitat Conservation (BPAGAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marine & Freshwater Conservation (BPAGAGAE), Wildlife Conservation & Species Protection (BPAGAGAB), Nature, Biodiversity & Ecosystem Conservation (BPADALAE)

Keywords

• Biodiversity conservation
• Ecosystem restoration
• Corporate sustainability
• Environmental stewardship
• Circular economy

Headquarters

HQ city

Colombo

HQ country

Sri Lanka

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Corporate Membership: Biodiversity Sri Lanka generates revenue through corporate membership fees from businesses that join the organization. The membership structure includes General Members, Patron Members, and SME Members, indicating tiered membership levels that likely correspond to different contribution levels and benefits.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Biodiversity Sri Lanka is a non-profit membership organization that brings together businesses, government agencies, and local communities to deliver biodiversity conservation and ecosystem restoration across Sri Lanka. Its core offering is the LIFE Series flagship initiative (forests, mangroves, beaches, national parks, coral reefs), delivered through corporate membership tiers (General, Patron, SME) and partnerships, alongside grant-funded programmes such as the EU SWITCH-Asia PLASTICS Project.

Product overview

Biodiversity Sri Lanka operates as a conservation organization that facilitates public-private-community partnerships for biodiversity protection and sustainable environmental practices across Sri Lanka. The organization offers the LIFE Series, a flagship conservation initiative consisting of five sub-programs focused on restoring forests, mangroves, beaches, national parks, and coral reefs. Additionally, it implements the EU SWITCH-Asia PLASTICS Project to promote circular economy approaches. These programs work with member businesses, government agencies, and local communities to implement long-term conservation programmes island-wide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LIFE Series Conservation Initiative

Quantifiable outcome

• Forest restoration in Kanneliya Forest Reserve through LIFE to Forests initiative
• +3 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

44 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Commercial Development Bank (CDB)coreOthersLeading Sri Lankan financial institution. CDB is a partner member of Biodiversity Sri Lanka supporting environmental conservation efforts.
• Hayleys Sri LankacoreOthersA major Sri Lankan conglomerate operating in multiple sectors including renewable energy, textiles, and infrastructure. Hayleys Sri Lanka is a partner member of Biodiversity Sri Lanka supporting conservation initiatives.
• Dialog Sri LankacoreOthersSri Lanka's largest telecommunications provider. Dialog Sri Lanka participates as a partner member supporting Biodiversity Sri Lanka's environmental conservation efforts.
• Bank of CeyloncoreOthersState-owned commercial bank and one of Sri Lanka's largest financial institutions. Bank of Ceylon is a partner member contributing to BSL conservation initiatives.
• Sri Lankan AirlinescoreOthersNational carrier of Sri Lanka and a member of the oneworld alliance. Sri Lankan Airlines supports Biodiversity Sri Lanka as a partner member.
• HemascoreOthersLeading Sri Lankan conglomerate with businesses in consumer goods, healthcare, and transportation. Hemas participates as a partner member in BSL's conservation efforts.
• Dimo Sri LankacoreOthersDiversified conglomerate engaged in automobile distribution, healthcare, and industrial solutions. Dimo Sri Lanka is a partner member of Biodiversity Sri Lanka.
• Coca-Cola Sri LankacoreOthersMultinational beverage corporation operating in Sri Lanka. Coca-Cola Sri Lanka supports BSL as a partner member committed to environmental sustainability.
• Standard Chartered Sri LankacoreOthersInternational banking and financial services organization. Standard Chartered Sri Lanka participates as a partner member supporting biodiversity conservation.
• DolecoreOthersGlobal leader in fresh fruits and vegetables. Dole supports Biodiversity Sri Lanka as a partner member focused on sustainable agricultural practices.
• Jetwing HotelscoreOthersAward-winning Sri Lankan hospitality chain known for sustainable tourism. Jetwing Hotels supports BSL as a partner member committed to environmental stewardship.
• Watawala PlantationscoreOthersMajor Sri Lankan tea and rubber plantation company. Watawala Plantations participates as a partner member in Biodiversity Sri Lanka's conservation initiatives.
• HNB Sri LankacoreOthersHatton National Bank PLC - one of Sri Lanka's premier commercial banks. HNB Sri Lanka participates as a partner member in BSL conservation initiatives.
• Nations Trust BankcoreOthersLeading Sri Lankan commercial bank. Nations Trust Bank is a partner member of Biodiversity Sri Lanka supporting sustainable practices.
• Insee CementcoreOthersMajor cement manufacturer in Sri Lanka. Insee Cement supports Biodiversity Sri Lanka as a partner member focused on environmental responsibility.
• Hela ClothingcoreOthersLeading Sri Lankan apparel manufacturer and exporter. Hela Clothing participates as a partner member in BSL's conservation initiatives.
• Green TechnologiescoreOthersSri Lankan company focused on environmental solutions. Green Technologies is a partner member of Biodiversity Sri Lanka.
• Abans Environmental ServicescoreOthersEnvironmental services company and part of the Abans group. Abans Environmental Services supports BSL as a partner member.
• Access EngineeringcoreOthersLeading Sri Lankan engineering and construction company. Access Engineering is a partner member of Biodiversity Sri Lanka.
• Aitken Spence Hotel ManagementscoreOthersPrestigious hospitality management company in Sri Lanka. Aitken Spence Hotel Managements supports BSL's conservation efforts as a partner member.
• Cargills CeyloncoreOthersOne of Sri Lanka's largest FMCG companies. Cargills Ceylon participates as a partner member in Biodiversity Sri Lanka's initiatives.
• CBL (Ceylon Biscuits Ltd)coreOthersLeading Sri Lankan food manufacturing company. CBL is a partner member of Biodiversity Sri Lanka.
• Amana Bank PLCcoreOthersIslamic banking institution in Sri Lanka. Amana Bank PLC is a partner member supporting BSL's environmental efforts.
• Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLCcoreOthersLeading commercial bank in Sri Lanka. Commercial Bank of Ceylon participates as a partner member in Biodiversity Sri Lanka.
• DFCC BankcoreOthersDevelopment Finance Institution and commercial bank. DFCC Bank supports Biodiversity Sri Lanka as a partner member.
• Sampath Bank PLCcoreOthersMajor Sri Lankan commercial bank. Sampath Bank PLC is a partner member of Biodiversity Sri Lanka.
• Seylan BankcoreOthersLeading Sri Lankan commercial bank. Seylan Bank participates as a partner member in BSL's conservation initiatives.
• National Development Bank PLCcoreOthersDevelopment bank and one of Sri Lanka's largest financial institutions. NDB is a partner member of Biodiversity Sri Lanka.
• LOLC Finance PLCcoreOthersLeading non-bank financial institution in Sri Lanka. LOLC Finance PLC supports BSL as a partner member.
• LOLC TechnologiescoreOthersTechnology services company under LOLC Group. LOLC Technologies participates as a partner member in Biodiversity Sri Lanka.
• VirtusacoreOthersGlobal IT services and consulting company headquartered in Sri Lanka. Virtusa supports BSL as a partner member.
• Tokyo Cement LankacoreOthersLeading cement manufacturer in Sri Lanka. Tokyo Cement Lanka is a partner member of Biodiversity Sri Lanka.
• HaycarbcoreOthersActivated carbon manufacturer and part of Hayleys Group. Haycarb is a partner member of BSL supporting environmental initiatives.
• Printcare PLCcoreOthersSri Lankan printing and packaging solutions company. Printcare PLC participates as a partner member in Biodiversity Sri Lanka.
• Resplendent CeyloncoreOthersLuxury resort chain in Sri Lanka. Resplendent Ceylon supports BSL's conservation efforts as a partner member.
• DilmahcoreOthersPremium Sri Lankan tea brand. Dilmah participates as a partner member in Biodiversity Sri Lanka's environmental initiatives.
• Jetwing TravelcoreOthersLeading travel and tourism company in Sri Lanka. Jetwing Travel is a partner member of Biodiversity Sri Lanka.
• Dilmah MJF Charitable FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDilmah MJF Charitable Foundation appears to work closely with BSL on conservation projects, supporting community-based environmental initiatives.
• EU SWITCH-Asia ProgrammecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU SWITCH-Asia PLASTICS Project promotes long-term approaches for a sustainable, transformative, and inclusive circular economy in Sri Lanka. ACTED leads the project in collaboration with Biodiversity Sri Lanka.
• ACTEDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational humanitarian NGO that leads the EU SWITCH-Asia funded PLASTICS Project in collaboration with Biodiversity Sri Lanka to advance circular economy practices.
• Kanneliya Forest ReservecoreOthersForest reserve in Sri Lanka where BSL's LIFE to Forests initiative is implemented - a public-private-community partnership for forest restoration.
• Anawilundawa Ramsar SanctuarycoreOthersWetland sanctuary where BSL's LIFE to Mangroves initiative employs scientific techniques to restore degraded mangrove ecosystems.
• Kayankerni Marine SanctuarycoreOthersMarine sanctuary where BSL's LIFE to Coral Reefs initiative works to conserve coral ecosystems and support local livelihoods through community-based management.
• Lunugamwehera National ParkcoreOthersNational park where BSL's LIFE to National Parks initiative restores areas impacted by invasive species.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• WWF Sri Lanka: Sri Lankan affiliate of the World Wildlife Fund, running corporate-engagement conservation programmes. Directly comparable to BSL as a Sri Lanka-focused biodiversity non-profit mobilising business and government support.
• Wildlife and Nature Protection Society of Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka's oldest conservation society (founded 1894) running habitat protection, advocacy, and member-based conservation. Highly comparable in geography, mission, and membership-based structure.
• Wetlands International: Global non-profit dedicated to wetland conservation, including mangrove and Ramsar site restoration — directly comparable to BSL's LIFE to Mangroves work at Anawilundawa Ramsar Sanctuary.
• IUCN Sri Lanka: Sri Lankan national committee of the International Union for Conservation of Nature, focused on biodiversity policy and protected area management. Directly comparable to BSL in mission and Sri Lanka footprint.

Broad incumbents

• The Nature Conservancy: One of the world's largest environmental non-profits, working with corporates on nature-based solutions and biodiversity reporting. BSL operates at smaller scale but mirrors TNC's corporate-conservation partnership model.
• Conservation International: Global environmental organisation that convenes governments, businesses, and communities around biodiversity hotspots. BSL's LIFE Series public-private-community model is structurally similar to CI's country programmes.
• World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD): Global CEO-led association of over 200 businesses working on sustainability including nature and biodiversity. BSL's corporate-member model mirrors WBCSD's approach at country scale.
• Fauna & Flora International (FFI): Long-established international conservation organisation with programmes in biodiversity-rich countries including Sri Lanka. Comparable in operating model, species/habitat focus, and corporate partner engagement.

Emerging players

• Business for Nature: Global coalition of businesses and conservation organisations advocating for nature-friendly policies. BSL operates a comparable 'business voice for biodiversity' role at national level.
• Earthwatch Institute: International environmental non-profit that pairs corporate sponsors with field conservation projects. BSL's LIFE Series and corporate-partner model is structurally similar to Earthwatch's project-sponsorship approach.

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