The first meeting to re-establish the Caucus on Climate for the Tenth Parliament, was held on January 8th, 2025. During this meeting, the Hon. Sajith Premadasa, Leader of the Opposition and Hon. (Prof.) L.M. Abeywickrama, Member of Parliament from Jathika Jana balawegaya were elected as the Co-Chairs of the Caucus.
Furthermore, Hon. Nalin Bandara, Member of Parliament of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya and Hon. Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana, Member of Parliament of the Jathika Jana balawegaya were elected as the Deputy Co-Chairs of the Caucus. Additionally, Hon. (Mrs.) Rohini Kumari Wijerathna of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya and Hon. (Mrs.) Anushka Thilakarathne, Attorney at Law, Member of Parliament of the Jathika Jana balawegaya, were elected as the Co-Conveners of the Caucus.
Addressing the Caucus, the Co-Chairs stated that at a time when global attention is focused on climate change, they aim to collectively discuss the impacts of climate change on Sri Lanka and the steps to be taken in response, with a view to implementing future action plans.
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