The 9th ABU Media Summit on Climate Action and Disaster Prevention will take place from November 25 to 27 at the Mount Lavinia Hotel, under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC) Chairman Gihan de Silva announced.

Speaking at a media briefing held at the SLRC premises on Tuesday (11), he revealed that the Disaster Preparedness and Response Media Toolkit (DPRP) will be officially launched during the conference, accompanied by two journalist workshops.

This year’s theme is “Building resilience through media for safer and cleaner tomorrow”.

De Silva noted that the endangered Slender Loris , selected as the official mascot, will be the focus of conservation efforts following the event.

He added that the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU), which consists of around 70 member countries, annually organizes a series of environment-related programs, and Sri Lanka is hosting the event on National Television’s request.

The conference will include environmental discussions, special programs, and an exposure tour for foreign delegates on the November 27.

In parallel, an awards ceremony recognizing outstanding environmental content will be held on the November 26, with participation from media experts including representatives from Japan’s NHK and major broadcasters from China and India. Professor Mohan Munasinghe, co-winner of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize, will deliver the keynote address.

The SLRC has also conducted school-level speech and art competitions and a short film program in the lead-up to the event.

Director General Manoja Nadeeshana Amarasinghe said the conference aims to strengthen public awareness on environmental protection and disaster management, noting it as an important opportunity for local journalists.

The Clean Sri Lanka Program, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, government institutions, and the private sector have extended their support to the initiative.