Green Jaffna Project Launched: A Visionary Leap Toward A Greener, Healthier North

BUILDING A GREENER FUTURE FOR THE NORTHERN REGION
  • The Green Jaffna Project was launched on 2nd May 2026 in Kokuvil, Jaffna.
  • The event took place along Aadiyapatham road in front of the Faculty of Medicine.
  • It was organized by the Jaffna Medical Association, Students’ Wellbeing Center in faculty of Medicine(University of Jaffna) And Nallur Pradeshiya Sabha.
  • Supported by the Jaffna Healthy City Initiative, Impact and Green Layer
EVENT OVERVIEW PROJECT INAUGURATION
  • The inauguration marked an important step toward environmental sustainability and urban health.
  • It is part of the Jaffna Healthy city initiative.
  • Medical Students, Academia, Local Authorities and community members actively participated.
  • The project AIMS to promote a greener environment and healthier living conditions.
COLLABORATION & ORGANIZERS WORKING TOGETHER FOR CHANGE
  • Organized by Jaffna Medical Association, The Ecofriendly project of wellbeing center of faculty of medicine, And Nallur Pradeshiya Sabha.
  • The concept was initiated by impact
  • Supported by green layer and the Jaffna Healthy City Initiative
  • Shows the strength of collaboration between institutions and the community.
THE FOUR PILLARS MAIN FOCUS AREAS
  • Urban greening beautification: planting trees along roadsides to reduce heat and improve the environment.
  • Institutional Greening : Encouraging schools and public institutions to adopt green practices.
  • Social spaces: Creating Greener areas for community wellbeing
  • Water Conservation & Biodiversity: Developing mini-forests and ponds to support groundwater and ecosystems.
VISION & IMPACT FUTURE GOALS
  • The project begins in Kokuvil with plans to expand across Jaffna and the Northern Province.
  • Long-term goal is to become a national model.
  • Emphasizes that a healthy city starts with a green environment.
  • Aims to benefit future generations through collective effort.