Rishan de Silva
@RishandeSilva
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Executive Director @GCartographer | MSc @UniofOxford | BA (Hons) @Columbia
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Joined May 2011
Asia’s progress over the past 25 years has been remarkable—generating two-thirds of global growth and nearly 40% of world trade today. With the right policies, Asia can continue to shape the future of the global economy. Watch my remarks at #AsiaIn2050: https://t.co/kITJnCyCDK
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Great to get together with my alumni societies of the @UniofOxford and @Columbia in Sri Lanka this week for our annual university alumni quiz night at the @amarihotels in Colombo! @oxfordalumni @Cambridge_Uni @IvyLeague
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What is next in environment and climate? I was privileged to speak about what the future will bring for green development in India 🇮🇳 and the world. At the huge NXT Conclave in Delhi. India is already the third largest renewable nation. Next is the crossrads between green
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This man is the world’s number one promoter of renewables! President Trump claims to be against wind mills and solar panels. In reality he is the world’s most active salesman for renewables. That is because the world looks to his actions not his talk. Horrible as the US war of
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We are proud to announce that registration for the IDU Forum 2026, Zagreb is now open. We are looking forward to welcoming our global centre-right political family to the capital of Croatia! 🇭🇷🌍
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Thank you to @AusHCSriLanka for hosting us to meet the @CricketAus Men's T20 Team. I grew up watching and playing cricket across the #IndianOcean, from #SriLanka to #Kenya. The @ICC @cricketworldcup being hosted in Sri Lanka and #India showcases the effects of sports diplomacy.
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Watch the Lecture by Mr. @ErikSolheim titled 'Renewable Energy and the Indian Ocean' for @GCartographer on 26th January 2026 https://t.co/45M6OLqedm
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#IndianOcean #geopolitics #geoeconomics #climatechange #maritime #maritimeaffairs #renewableenergy #renew
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Can Bangladesh 🇧🇩 become where a Gen Z rebellion succeeds? The world has seen 10-15 rebellions and revolutions over the last two decades. Quite a few - Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Madagascar, Nepal - have been named Gen Z rebellions. Common to them all are that young people bravely
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I was recently interviewed by UK's Channel 4 News on the state of the world, particularly in the wake of what PM Carney referred to as a "rupture" in the global order. The YouTube link to the interview is here: https://t.co/xlFODEjSPK.
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Social media is becoming incompatible with a healthy democratic system.
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On Monday 26th January 2026, we were honoured to host Mr. @ErikSolheim for a Lecture and Discussion on '#Renewable #Energy in the #IndianOcean'. He serves as Chair of the International Advisory Council of the @GCartographer. The Discussion was moderated by Amb. Pamela J. Deen.
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Warm congratulations to the people and Prime Minister of India on their Republic Day . India is an inspiration for many nations in the Indian Ocean region, given its growth, diversity, and influence on the global stage. @narendramodi @DrSJaishankar
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@RishandeSilva @USAmbSL @GCartographer @USEmbSL Thank you for the thoughtful exchanges and discussions on foreign policiy and SL's role in the Indo Pacific!
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We look forward to hearing from @ErikSolheim on 26 January 2026 from 1530 on the topic of #RenewableEnergy in the #IndianOcean. If you would like to attend please email us as space is limited. #ClimateChange #Renewables #Ocean #Opportunities
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Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 has huge opportunities for green and reviewable development. I am very much looking forward to visit Sri Lanka 24-27 January. I will meet old and new friends, political and business leaders and activists. I will speak about Renewable Energy in the Indian Ocean at
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It was a pleasure to meet @RW_SriLanka and Dr. Maithree Wickremesinghe. I am proud of our work together to restore economic stability in the aftermath of the 2022 financial crisis, including U.S. support for Sri Lanka’s agriculture sector’s recovery, and to expand maritime
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Wishing @USAmbSL @juliechungfso all the best with her future endeavours as she heads back to the #USA. Looking forward to continuing our relationship on behalf of the @GCartographer. Thanks to the @USEmbSL for a lovely evening.
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Made in Nepal is not a book. It is a testament—to every Nepali who dared to dream, build, and believe. A story of resilience, hope, and a nation still rising. 🇳🇵@BinodKChaudhary
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