At the launch of the Agroecology Transformative Partnership Platform (TPP) on Committee on World Food Security’s side event on June 3, 2021, the President of Sri Lanka, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, announced its nation’s resolute policy action banning the import of all artificial fertilizers and agrochemicals in the country.

“If we are to preserve the health of our planet and ensure human sustainability, governments all over the world must not hesitate to adopt bold policies. Such policies should support ecological conservation, help combat the loss of biodiversity and enable people to achieve their economic aspirations in more sustainable ways.” said His Excellency the President of Sri Lanka Gotabaya Rajapaksa.