Prof. Buddhi Marambe removed from all positions with immediate effect. Ministry
SL Media 26 October 2021
Agriculture Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage today advised the ministry secretary to remove Prof. Buddhi Marambe of the Agriculture Faculty of the Peradeniya University from all posts he held at the Ministry with immediate effect.
The notice in this regard has been issued today.
Accordingly, the professor has been removed from the Expert Committee to formulate a National Agriculture Policy, the Sri Lanka Agriculture Sector Modernization Project, and the Smallholder Agribusiness Partnerships Programme.
The notice revealed that Prof. Marambe had held the position as a director of a chemical fertilizer company "CIC Holdings" for several years and for launching various campaigns against the previous Government’s decision to suspend the importation of the herbicide Glyphosate.
The Ministry sources said Prof. Marambe had influenced the university sector, social activist groups, and the public by making controversial statements against the agricultural policies of the government.
He has further been accused of criticizing the Government’s moves to engage in agricultural activities that safeguard the environment, the Ministry added.
Interview with Prof. Buddhi Marambe
Agriculture, Food Security, and the Impacts of Climate Change:
16 Oct 2020
An informative interview with Prof. Buddhi Marambe, Senior Professor, University of Peradeniya on agriculture, food security, and the impacts of climate change.
This interview is part of SLYCAN Trust's Virtual Summit on Resilient and Regenerative Food Systems, happening from October 16th to 30th, under the focus area of addressing climate risks and food security in the face of COVID-19 and beyond.
What are the key impacts on food security? How can we address them? Are climate and disaster risks on the food systems addressed effectively? What mechanisms are there at national and global level for climate and disaster risk transfer? How has COVID-19 affected resilience of the food systems? What examples and lessons can be replicated to address risks to food security at national and global levels?
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