Our award winning climate action project, in partnership with Ruk Rakaganno, John Keells Foundation, and the Forest Department of Sri Lanka, restored 59 acres around Sinharaja Forest Reserve, the last pristine rainforest. In 3 years, we planted over 19,000 native saplings. We’ve now committed to another 3 years protecting this land from illegal activities, creating a sanctuary for endangered wildlife
The plight of our oceans is urgent due to melting ice caps, greenhouse gas emissions, erratic weather, and rising sea levels. To address the lack of ocean data, we’ve deployed data loggers around our Maldives Resorts to track temperature, conductivity, and salinity, a first in the Maldives. We started with a biodiversity assessment and GIS mapping to chart marine life and are now analysing the data to understand ocean changes.
Each year, elephant herds from Minneriya and Kaudulla National Parks gather at Minneriya Reservoir from July to October for one of nature’s grand spectacles. In 2016, the Cinnamon Nature Trails Elephant Gathering Project started with the Centre for Conservation and Research to address human elephant conflicts. We combine tourism with research on behaviour and health, fitting two elephants with satellite collars for data analysis.
Coral propagation is central to our conservation efforts, with resorts focused on preserving these vital ecosystems. We partner with the University of Moratuwa to study coral adaptability to rising temperatures and use artificial reef cubes made from recycled glass to boost marine life. Through careful monitoring, we restore reefs, enhance biodiversity, and commit to long-term ocean sustainability.
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