Climate Readiness for Investment: Sri Lanka will put “climate readiness” under the spotlight at the Sri Lanka Climate Summit 2026 on 9 June, with the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce framing climate action as a growth and trade-access issue for businesses and policymakers. Wildlife & Land Use: The Department of Wildlife Conservation says elephant habitat and migratory corridors are being blocked by development and human activity, and Cabinet has approved steps including declaring key corridors and nature reserves to curb human–elephant conflict. Medicine Prices & Exchange Rates: The NMRA says it is reviewing medicine price controls as the rupee’s depreciation raises import and local production costs, with attention on about 60 regulated medicine categories. Ocean & Plastic Pollution: An inaugural Island States Ocean Summit in Tokyo, attended by Sri Lanka, warned that climate change is driving biodiversity loss and pushed for stronger action against marine debris and plastic pollution. Tea Sector Rights: The Voice of Plantation People Organisation marked International Tea Day at Deniyaya, calling out long-running plantation worker grievances over housing, education and health. Business Environment Dialogue: Japan–Sri Lanka Committee on Business Environment met at the BOI to discuss issues facing Japanese investors and support Sri Lanka’s push for higher FDI.