Muditha Katuwawala

Founder & Executive Director, The Pearl Protectors

Born in Sri Lanka and educated at Royal College Colombo, Muditha completed his higher education at the University of Texas at Arlington and the University of Colombo. As an economist specialising in Sri Lanka’s ocean-based economy, he is a PADI Rescue Diver, swimmer, photographer and early-stage sustainable development think tank advisor who lectures on climate change and international relations.

Muditha was instrumental in forming UN V-Force and the Embark Volunteers platform. Named a “Sea Hero” by Scuba Magazine, he is the Founder and Executive Director of The Pearl Protectors, leading key initiatives like Cleaner Seabeds for Sri Lanka and authoring major marine biodiversity and pollution publications.