Mandatory Due Diligence in the EU & Implications for Sri Lanka

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In April 2020, the European Commissioner for Justice, Didier Reynders, announced a commitment to introduce mandatory due diligence legislation in...

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The Girls in Science Today, are the Women of Technology for a Better Tomorrow

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Globally, women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) roles account for only 35% of the labour force (Cracking the...

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Supply Chains and the SME Ecosystem

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One of the most crucial challenges facing SMEs in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh is how to create new business opportunities...

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Catalysing Changes in Corporations for More Women in Supply Chains and STEM

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The United Nations Global Compat is the largest corporate sustainability initiative and consists of several local networks. The UN Global...

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What Water Means to Businesses

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By: Amjad Azmeer | UN Global Compact Network Sri Lanka | 22 March 2021 Water scarcities pose a threat to ecosystems, communities, industries, and economies. In 2050, it is estimated...

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5 Key Takeaways from the “Corporate Response to the Climate Emergency” Webinar

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The response to the climate emergency needs to be science based. The IPCC report projects that the world is still...

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Speaking up on Climate Emergency – the Corporate Climate Response needs a science-based approach

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Climate emergency is the defining issue of our time. Our climate cannot take business-as-usual. Climate change is of paramount importance...

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Renewal of MoU between the UN Global Compact Sri Lanka and UNDP in Sri Lanka

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The UN Global Compact Network Sri Lanka (UNGCSL) signed a 4-year partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to ensure...

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Co-facilitation on a webinar series titled “Supporting SME’s to Protect Livelihoods” along with UN Sri Lanka and UNDP Sri Lanka

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The immense health crisis created by COVID-19 has also rapidly caused a global economic crisis, threatening small, and medium sized...

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UN Global Compact Sri Lanka Network hosted a breakout session titled “Best Foot Forward: Global Solutions for Two Major Roadblocks: Climate and Gender” at the Virtual Leaders Summit

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The UN Global Compact Sri Lanka Network will be hosting a breakout session titled ‘Best Foot Forward: Global Solutions for...

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5th Ring the Bell event, Ms. Amanthi Perera of MAS Holdings addressed the gathering, representing the UN Global Compact Sri Lanka Network

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For the fifth consecutive year, IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, partnered with the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE)...

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Climate Reality Sustainable Lifestyle Series – A Chat on Responsible Consumerism, by Dilmah Conservation and UN Global Compact Network Sri Lanka

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Dilmah Conservation’s Sustainable Lifestyle Series will be held on 26 February at the Lighthouse Auditorium and Lawns from 6.00 p.m...

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Climate Reality Sustainable Lifestyle Series – How to Make Your Garden Edible by Dilmah Conservation and UN Global Compact Network Sri Lanka

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The discussion will features ideas on how to transform any space to a harvestable area to inspire the everyday home...

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Global Compact Network Sri Lanka searches for young professionals committed to advancing SDGs

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As part of the 2019 UN Global Compact SDG Pioneers program, Global Compact Network Sri Lanka today launched its national...

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Introduction to Business & Human Rights: pioneering initiative by Global Compact Network Sri Lanka

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The training program will be conducted by Anisha Rajapakse, a senior international development professional with 20 years of Part of...

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