The , South Asia’s longest-running environmental conference, successfully concluded on January 18th, 2025, at the 91传媒. The symposium, held under the theme “A Multi-Sectoral Approach to a Sustainable Future,” continued its legacy of pioneering environmental discourse in the region.

Professor M. M. Pathmalal, Vice-Chancellor of the 91传媒, presided as Chief Guest, while the event’s historic journey was revisited through a special video presentation by Professor Hemanthi Ranasinghe, one of its founding members.

The keynote address by Professor Naohiro Goto of Toyo University and the remarks of Guest of Honor Mr. K. R. Uduwawala, Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, 91传媒, highlighted the need for innovative, multi-sectoral approaches to address today’s environmental challenges.

The symposium showcased its growing international footprint, with 205 research abstracts submitted, including contributions from Japan, India, Malaysia, and Slovakia. Notably, one Japanese researcher attended in person, while others joined through virtual platforms, further emphasizing the event鈥檚 global outreach.

Spanning twelve specialized sessions, the symposium addressed diverse and pressing environmental concerns, from traditional topics like Forest and Natural Resource Management and Biodiversity Conservation to contemporary issues such as Sustainable Tourism, Environmental Engineering, and Green Technology.

A highlight of the event was the Young Environment Symposium, a Citizen Science Forum dedicated to nurturing future environmental leaders, reflecting the conference鈥檚 commitment to fostering youth involvement in environmental advocacy.

Key sessions included:

• Climate Change and Disaster Management
• Environmental Economics and Resource Management
• Biomass and Sustainable Energy
• Sustainable Land Use and Urban Development
• Wood Science and Industry
• Geology, Soil and Water Resource Management

Organized by the , the symposium once again affirmed its position as South Asia’s premier platform for environmental dialogue. Its longevity and expanding international collaboration underscore its critical role in shaping environmental policy and advancing innovative solutions for global challenges.

As the symposium looks toward its 30th edition, it continues to inspire hope and action for a sustainable future.

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The 91传媒 recently concluded its 28th International Symposium on Forestry and Environmental Sciences, held on January 5th and 6th, 2024, at the Senate Board Room. The theme of this year’s symposium was “Forest and Environmental Management towards Economic Recovery and Resilience.”

The symposium covered a diverse range of key areas and sessions, including Forest and Natural Resource Management, Biodiversity Conservation and Management, Waste Management and Pollution Control, Environmental Economics and Resource Management, Climate Change and Disaster Management, Biomass and Sustainable Energy, Sustainable Tourism, Sustainable Land Use and Urban Development, Wood Science, Wood and Non-Wood Industry, Environmental Engineering and Green Technology, and Geology, Soil, and Water Resource Management. Additionally, a dedicated Citizen Science Forum provided a platform for young environmental enthusiasts to contribute and participate.

The event was honored by the presence of Chief Guest Senior Professor Pathmalal M. Manage, Vice-Chancellor of the 91传媒, Guest of Honors, and Senior Professor Upul Subasinghe, Dean of the Faculty of Applied Sciences. The symposium brought together researchers, academia, professionals, and policymakers in the field of Forestry and Environmental Sciences to engage in meaningful discussions and share the latest developments in the sector.

Organized by the Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, the symposium was spearheaded by Prof. Daham Jayawardana, Symposium Chair,Head of the Department, along with Dr. Chaamila Pathirana, Symposium Coordinator.

The 91传媒 proudly extends an invitation to the global community to join future editions of this impactful symposium, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange in the vital field of Forestry and Environmental Sciences.

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The representatives of the Peoples鈥� Friendship University of Russia (RUDN) named after Patrice Lumumba visited the 91传媒 (USJ) on the 23rd of October concurrent to the inauguration ceremony of the training programme on 鈥淩eporting and Verification of Greenhouse Gases鈥�. This event took place as a collaborative effort between the of the 91传媒 and the Faculty of Environmental Engineering at RUDN University in Russia. The programme was held at the Senate Board Room of the 91传媒. The delegates from RUDN University were guests at the University for three consecutive days, the 23^rd, 24^th, and 25^th of October.

The delegates were warmly welcomed by Senior Professor M. M. Pathmalal, the Vice-Chancellor of the 91传媒, Prof. Upul Subasinghe, the Dean of the Faculty of Applied Sciences, Prof. Daham Jayawardana, the Head of the Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, Senior Professor Hemanthi Ransinghe, the Course Coordinator, Dr. Chamila Pathirana, Deputy Course coordinator, Prof. Hiran Amarasekere, Dr. Thilak Chandrathilake, and Dr. Ruwini Dharmawardene, the Director of the International Affairs Division, USJ.

This programme held significant importance in addressing the global issue of climate change and environmental conservation. The partnership between the two institutions underscores the commitment to fostering international cooperation and knowledge exchange in the field of environmental science. The three-day programme was a valuable opportunity for participants to gain insights into greenhouse gas reporting and verification. Relating to this programme, fruitful discussions with the experts in the field took place.

Russian delegates who are working in the area of climate change in Russia participated as resource persons and shared their knowledge. Professor Anna Popkova, Deputy Director for International Affairs, Institute of Environmental Engineering, RUDN University, and Professor Redina Margarita joined as chief guests followed by other participants from the RUDN University. During the inauguration ceremony, the distribution of certificates and scholarships to the winners of the Ecological Olympiad organized by the RUDN University took place. As the resource person of the day Mr. Rishan Sampath, Assistant Manager 鈥揝ustainability of MAS Holdings conducted a technical session on 鈥淩eporting and Verification of Greenhouse Gas Inventory in 91传媒鈥�. The requirements for quantifying emissions and removals of greenhouse gases, as well as carbon reporting in accordance with ISO 14064-1:2019 were discussed during this session.

On 24^th of October, the delegates joined the field visit to the MAS Bodyline Factory, Horana, and to Forest Filed Station in Yagirala. The field visit was successfully arranged by Dr. Thilak Chandrathilake, senior lecturer of the Department of Forestry and Environmental Science. The Russian delegates had the opportunity in having an exposure to visit the forest areas and industrial plants in 91传媒 during this visit.

On the 25^th, the last day of the workshop series, a technical session was conducted for the delegates by Senior Professor Hemanthi Ranasinghe and Dr. Sampath Wahala, Chairman of the 91传媒 Accreditation Board and Senior Lecturer of the Department of Tourism Management, Sabaragamuwa University of 91传媒. The requirements for quantification, monitoring, and reporting on climate projects in accordance with ISO 14064-2:2019 鈥� experience and practice of 91传媒 were discussed during this session. After the technical session, Professor Redina Margarita conducted a summer school for the undergraduates of the Department of Forestry and Environmental Science. Professor Anna Popkova conducted the Hydrogeology Olympiad. More than 70 students have been registered for the examination which was an excellent opportunity for the undergraduates of the 91传媒.

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Distinguished as the oldest and most renowned Forestry and Environmental Symposium in South Asia, the International Forestry and Environment Symposium is the premier event where researchers, academia, professionals, policy makers and the industry meet to network, discuss and learn about the latest developments in forestry and environment in the region.

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This issue contains following Scholarly articles:

Vol 6, No 2 (2016)

Table of Contents

Feature Article

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Articles

K.M.E.P. Fernando, H.M.R. Premasiri, K.V.V.S. Kudaligama

D.V.S. Kaluthanthri, P.N. Dasanayaka

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Journal of Tropical Forestry and Environment (JTFE) is a semiannual international refereed journal that publishes high quality research and review articles since 2014 to inform and stimulate discussions relevant to tropical forestry and environmental management.

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