AFC Leads the Way in Protecting the World Heritage Knuckles Conservation Forest
“Alliance Finance Company PLC (AFC) has proudly entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the District Secretariat – Matale and a consortium of partners to safeguard the World Heritage Knuckles Conservation Forest.
Through this collaboration, AFC and its partners aim to ensure the long-term protection and preservation of this globally recognised biodiversity hotspot. The initiative seeks to strike a balance between conservation and community empowerment, while reinforcing Sri Lanka’s commitment to its national sustainability agenda.
Through this collaboration, we aim to:
- Conserve biodiversity and protect fragile ecosystems
- Enforce a “Leave No Trace” policy
- Develop eco-friendly infrastructure
- Empower local communities with sustainable opportunities
The MoU was officially signed by Saman Medagoda (AGM/Regional Head, AFC) and Prasanna Madanayake (District Secretary/Government Agent – Matale), with the presence of all partner organizations dedicated to this mission.
At AFC, we are committed to preserving Sri Lanka’s natural heritage while advancing our nation’s sustainability goals, protecting today for a greener tomorrow.”