When Sri Lanka faced economic collapse in 2022, Nishanka De Silva did the unexpected: he launched a green revolution. Amid fuel shortages and political protests, his ZeroPlastic Movement mobilized thousands to clean beaches and rivers – proving environmental action thrives even in crisis. 🌊
From Skepticism to Success
UN veteran Erik Solheim initially called the plan \"crazy,\" but two years later, ZeroPlastic clubs dominate Sri Lankan universities. \"I’ve felt their energy firsthand,\" Solheim admits, recalling beach cleanups where students turned plastic waste into hope.
A Global Tipping Point
This grassroots momentum aligns with critical UN talks starting February 26 in Nairobi. Delegates aim to finalize a global plastic treaty – a project Solheim helped seed during his UN Environment leadership. The message? Plastic belongs neither in nature nor our bodies.
As youth worldwide demand systemic change, Sri Lanka’s story shows how crisis can spark innovation. Will global leaders match their ambition? 🔥
