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The Kandy Declaration is a political roadmap produced during the 3rd Nyéléni Global Forum in September 2025, calling for systemic transformation and global unity to achieve food sovereignty, climate and gender justice, and the defense of the commons.

The Kandy Declaration is a political roadmap developed during the 3rd Nyéléni Global Forum in September 2025, aimed at systemic transformation and global justice.

The Kandy Declaration is a political roadmap produced during the 3rd Nyéléni Global Forum in September 2025, calling for systemic transformation to replace capitalism, patriarchy, and colonialism with economies of care and solidarity.

The Friends of the Earth International General Assembly, meeting in Kandy, Sri Lanka, in October 2014, decided to end the membership of Amici della Terra (Friends of the Earth Italy) after 36 years, citing a divergence in their shared vision of environmental justice and mission.

The Friends of the Earth International (ATI) General Assembly, meeting in Kandy, Sri Lanka, in October 2014, decided to withdraw the membership of Amici della Terra. This decision followed an evaluation process and was based on the conclusion that the vision of environmental justice held by the federation and the mission and vision of Amici della Terra had become too divergent to sustain the membership after thirty-six years.

The report examines the complex relationship between the Buddhist Sangha and the peace process in Sri Lanka. It details the organizational structure of the Sangha, the influence of Sinhala Buddhist nationalism, and the emergence of politically active monks, specifically the Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) party. While many monks fear that a federal solution would lead to the division of the country and the betrayal of Buddhism, a minority of peace-activist monks and some high-ranking mahanayakas support a negotiated settlement. The report suggests that Norway, as a facilitator, should engage more deeply with influential monks to prevent them from becoming spoilers and to secure public support for a political solution.