Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- HSBC Sri Lanka has launched the Clean Waterways project, a landmark public-private partnership aimed at restoring the Beira Lake ecosystem and promoting environmental cleanliness in Colombo's urban landscape.South Asians & Diaspora

The initiative is being implemented in collaboration with the Beira Lake Restoration Task Force, convened by the Governor of the Western Province, and environmental organization Clean Ocean Force.

Once regarded as a scenic centerpiece of Colombo, Beira Lake today faces severe environmental degradation caused by rapid urbanization and inadequate waste management. The lake is heavily polluted with plastic waste, floating organic debris, untreated sewage and industrial effluents. These poll...