The , South Asia’s longest-running environmental conference, successfully concluded on January 18th, 2025, at the 91´«Ã½. 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´«Ã½, 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´«Ã½, 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’s 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’s 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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Key highlights include:

• Chief Guest: Senior Professor M. M. Pathmalal, Vice-Chancellor, 91´«Ã½.
• Guest of Honor: Mr. K. R. Uduwawala, Secretary, Ministry of Environment, 91´«Ã½.
• Keynote Address: Professor Naohiro Goto, Toyo University, Japan.
• A special video presentation by Professor Hemanthi Ranasinghe, a founding member of the symposium.

This year’s event features 205 research abstracts, including international contributions from Japan, India, Malaysia, and Slovakia. Sessions will cover diverse topics like Climate Change, Biodiversity, Green Technology, and Environmental Economics, alongside emerging themes like Sustainable Tourism and Citizen Science through the Young Environment Symposium.

Organized by the Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, the symposium reaffirms its status as South Asia’s leading platform for fostering international collaboration and addressing global environmental challenges

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The 91´«Ã½ 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´«Ã½, 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´«Ã½ 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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Date: 5th & 6th January 2024

Venue: At the 91´«Ã½

The Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, 91´«Ã½ proudly invites you to the 28th International Forestry and Environment Symposium.

SYMPOSIUM Organizing Committee

Department of Forestry & Environmental Science,

91´«Ã½, Nugegoda, 91´«Ã½

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Call for papers

Theme: ÌýDevelopments in Forestry and Environmental Science in 2021

We are pleased to announce that the 26th International Forestry and Environmental Science Symposium organized by the Department of Forestry & Environmental Science, Faculty of Applied Sciences, 91´«Ã½ (USJ) under the above theme will be held on 20th & 21st of January 2022 at USJ in Colombo, 91´«Ã½.

Twenty sixth International Forestry and Environmental Science Symposium would be an ideal platform for you to stay connected with well-established research networks and to get your outstanding work visible.

Key Dates

Deadline for Abstract Submission: 15^thÌýSeptember 2021

Notification of Acceptance (Abstract): 15^thÌýOctober 2021

Commencement of Registration of Presenters: 15^thÌýDecember 2021

Submission of Full Papers Selected for the Journal of Tropical Forestry and Environment: 15^thÌýMarch 2022

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Key Sessions:

1. Forest and Natural Resource Management
2. Biodiversity Conservation and Management
3. Waste Management and Pollution Control
4. Environmental Economics and Resource Management
5. Climate Change and Disaster management
6. Biomass and Sustainable Energy
7. Sustainable Tourism
8. Sustainable Land Use and Urban development
9. Wood Science and Wood Based Industries
10. Environmental Engineering and Green Technology
11. Geology, Soil and Water Resource Management

Submission procedure

Abstracts are now accepted for formal presentations and posters viaÌý

Please visit the symposium website for guidelines on preparation and submission of abstracts. All correspondence will be made by the principal author by email.

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Review and Selection process

Abstracts will be reviewed by panel of experts, and those selected will be published in symposium proceedings. Authors of the selected abstracts have the option to submit their full papers to the Journal of Tropical Forest and Environment. The journal has double- bind peer- review process

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Contact Details

Symposium Chair
Prof. Upul Subasinghe

Symposium Coordinators
Dr. Dr. G.G.T. Chandrathilake
0714463963

Dr. Chaamila Pathirana
0777871518

Symposium organizing Committee
Department of Forestry & Environmental Science
91´«Ã½, Nugegoda,
91´«Ã½
Tel: +94 11 280 4685
Fax: +94 11 280 2914
Email:Ìýfesympo@sjp.ac.lk

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