George Steuart & Co

The Sri Lanka Natural History Society Monthly Lecture Sponsored by George Steuart & Company, held on 14th May, brought together researchers, conservationists, and nature enthusiasts for an insightful discussion on one of Sri Lanka’s most important environmental challenges.

Delivered by Prof. Devaka Kirthi Weerakoon, the lecture explored how a deeper understanding of elephant behaviour may be key to improving coexistence between humans and elephants in Sri Lanka. The session offered valuable perspectives on the historical relationship between people, land use, and elephant movement, while encouraging thoughtful dialogue around conservation and long-term sustainability.

We are grateful to the Sri Lanka Natural History Society for continuing to create spaces that promote knowledge sharing and deeper appreciation of Sri Lanka’s biodiversity. We were also pleased to have our Group Director, Mrs. Varuni Amunugama Fernando, present a token of appreciation to Prof. Weerakoon following the session.

Through Steuart Senehasa, we are proud to support the continuation of this long-standing lecture platform and the important conversations it fosters around Sri Lanka’s natural world.

Stay tuned for next month’s lecture as we continue exploring the richness of Sri Lanka’s biodiversity and the importance of preserving knowledge for future generations.

For over a century, the Sri Lanka Natural History Society has created spaces for a deeper understanding of the natural world, not just through observation, but through knowledge.

This month’s lecture focuses on a critical question: Are we trying to manage elephants without fully understanding them?

Human elephant conflict remains one of Sri Lanka’s most complex conservation challenges. By exploring the behavioural foundations of elephant movement, interaction, and response, this session invites a shift in how we think about coexistence.

As Sri Lanka’s oldest mercantile establishment, we are proud to support one of the country’s oldest scientific societies in continuing this important conversation.

We invite you to join us this week and be part of a discussion on "Five Behaviours that Underpin Effective Management of Sri Lankan Elephants" that seeks to deepen understanding and shape a more thoughtful way forward.

Last month, George Steuart & Company announced its partnership with the Sri Lanka Natural History Society to support the Society’s long-standing monthly lecture series through Steuart Senehasa.

The upcoming week marks the first lecture under that initiative, featuring Prof. Devaka Kirthi Weerakoon speaking on “Five Behaviours that Underpin Effective Management of Sri Lankan Elephants.”

As two institutions with deep historical roots in Sri Lanka, we are proud to support continued dialogue and knowledge sharing around the country’s natural world and ecological future.

More about our partnership:

George Steuart Partners with the Sri Lanka Natural History Society to Promote Sri Lanka’s Ecological Legacy - Adaderana Biz English | Sri Lanka Business News George Steuart & Company, Sri Lanka’s oldest mercantile establishment founded in 1835, has partnered with the Sri Lanka Natural History Society (SLNHS), one of the country’s oldest scientific societies, to support its efforts to promote knowledge and appreciation of Sri Lanka’s biodiversity an...

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As Sri Lanka’s oldest mercantile establishment, George Steuart & Company is proud to support the Sri Lanka Natural History Society, one of the country’s oldest scientific societies, in advancing knowledge and understanding of Sri Lanka’s natural world.

Through Steuart Senehasa, our corporate social responsibility arm, we are pleased to sponsor the Society’s long-standing monthly lecture series, creating a platform for continued learning, dialogue, and awareness.

The first lecture in the "SLNHS Monthly Lectures - Sponsored by George Steuart" will feature Prof. Devaka Kirthi Weerakoon, who will speak on “Five Behaviours that Underpin Effective Management of Sri Lankan Elephants”. The session, to be held at the Auditorium of the Information Learning Centre, University of Colombo on 14th May 2026 from 6:00 PM onwards, will offer important insights into one of the country’s most pressing conservation challenges.

We invite you to join us and be part of this important conversation as we continue to build awareness and understanding of Sri Lanka’s natural environment.

Welcoming the Sinhala & Tamil New Year with tradition, unity, and togetherness.

George Steuart & Company came together to celebrate the New Year, marking the occasion with the lighting of the traditional oil lamp.

With the presence of our Directors, senior leadership, and team members, the celebration reflected the true 'Api' spirit, bringing everyone together in appreciation of culture, heritage, and new beginnings.

Here’s to a year ahead filled with prosperity, growth, and continued success as one team.

As we celebrate this Avurudu, all of us at George Steuart & Company wish you and your loved ones happiness, prosperity, and new beginnings.

ඔබ සැමට සාමය සතුට පිරි සියලු පැතුම් ඉටුවන සුභ අලුත් අවුරුද්දක් වේවා !
இனிய புத்தாண்டு நல்வாழ்துக்கள்!

Wishing you and your loved ones a meaningful Easter filled with peace, reflection, and happiness.
May the season bring a renewed sense of hope and togetherness to all you hold dear.

May this Eid bring peace, happiness, and blessings to you and your loved ones.
Ramadan Mubarak!