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Sri Lanka: Canary in the Environmentalist Coal Mine

by E. Calvin Beisner

Last year the Cornwall Alliance reported on our blog that Sri Lanka was headed for serious trouble. Now, sadly, our prediction is coming true.The Associated Press (AP) calls Sri Lanka “a country hurtling towards bankruptcy, with hardly any money to import gasoline, milk, cooking gas and toilet paper.” In late June its prime minister said its economy had “collapsed.” Both he and President Gotabaya Rajapaksa agreed to resign in the face of mass protests that included crowds occupying their … [Read more...]

Dated: July 12, 2022

Tagged With: Sri Lanka
Filed Under: Agricultural Chemicals, Bridging Humanity and the Environment, Economic Ethics, Economic Policy, Farming Methods, Featured, Food Ethics, Organic Food

The Perils of Idolizing Organic Farming in Sri Lanka

by Vijay Jayaraj

Sri Lanka is on a path to agricultural collapse. Its president, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, declared an economic emergency on August 31, 2021.Why? One reason is a bizarre agricultural policy. In April, Sri Lanka’s cabinet “approved a ban on importation of chemical fertilizers and other agrochemicals in the bid to become the first country ever to practice organic-only agriculture.” It requires all farming to be organic within 10 years. This puts farmers in the country in a dreadful situation.World Famous … [Read more...]

Dated: September 10, 2021

Tagged With: Gotabaya Rajapaksa, organic farming, Sri Lanka
Filed Under: Agricultural Chemicals, Biodiversity & Endangered Species, Bridging Humanity and the Environment, Deforestation, Environmental Economics, Farming Methods, Featured, Land Use, Organic Food

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Future Speaking Engagements

June 18-21, 2025–Dallas, TX

Cornwall Alliance will be a host of the Association of Classical Christian Schools’ (ACCS) annual Repairing the Ruins conference in Dallas, TX, and will have an exhibit booth.

Details and registration can be found HERE.

September 19-20–Arlington, VA

Dr Beisner will represent the Cornwall Alliance at the fall meeting of the Philadelphia Society and will have a literature table.

Attendance is for Society members and invited guests only. To inquire about an invitation, email Dr. Cal Beisner: Calvin@cornwallalliance.org.

September 26-27– Lynchburg, VA

Dr. Beisner will be speaking at the Christian Education Initiative Annual Summit, “Advancing Christ’s Kingdom Through Biblical Worldview Education.” 

Details and registration can be found HERE.

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