Tourism & Nature Promotion: Sri Lanka’s High Commission in Pretoria held a tourism push at Johannesburg’s Rosebank Sunday Market, spotlighting the island’s culture, wildlife, cuisine and natural attractions to South African and international visitors. Renewables Skills Gap: PUCSL says Sri Lanka needs about 5,000 qualified solar technicians each year to support rapid solar expansion and hit the 2030 renewable target, warning that shortages of certified workers could slow progress. Food Safety Governance: Sri Lanka launched its National Food Safety Policy, backed by FAO and the EU-funded BESPA programme, aiming for coordinated, science-based risk management across the food chain. Public Health & Mosquito Control: Sri Lanka’s dengue fight is intensifying, with drones used to find breeding hotspots and authorities eradicating thousands of sites and fining premises. Marine Conservation: Rekawa marked 30 years of sea turtle conservation, celebrating community-led protection of nesting beaches and hatchlings. Waste & Pollution Regulation: Calls are growing for stronger rules on nurdles (plastic pellets) after spills linked to shipping incidents, with references to Sri Lanka’s earlier nurdle pollution case. Disaster Readiness Cooperation: Sri Lanka and the US discussed practical collaboration on disaster preparedness, resilience and humanitarian response capabilities.