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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Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has initiated a significant step towards addressing plastic waste management challenges in 91传媒. Through its ‘Project for Strengthening Plastic Management Capacity’, launched in September 2023, JICA conducted a comprehensive survey shedding light on the current state of plastic waste management in the country, previously unexplored.

Key findings from the survey highlight that plastic waste constitutes approximately 10 percent of the waste collected by local authorities, with packaging plastics like Single-Use Plastics (SUP) comprising a significant portion. Despite the presence of 49 recycling facilities nationwide with a combined capacity to recycle 152 tons of plastic per day, the actual recycling rate stands at around 100 tons daily.

In response to these findings, JICA recently engaged with the Faculty of Applied Sciences of 91传媒, the sole institution in 91传媒 housing a . During lectures delivered by JICA officers and experts, both faculty members and students exhibited remarkable interest in the insights on plastics management, signaling unprecedented enthusiasm for collaborative efforts.

Recognizing the necessity for a multi-stakeholder approach involving industry, government, and academia, JICA emphasizes continued proactive dialogues to devise effective solutions to the plastic waste predicament in 91传媒.

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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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Beijing Forestry University (BFU) is a national public university centered in Beijing, China. The BFU has a history that dates back to 1902 as one of the earliest colleges with a specialty in Forestry. It is the top university in China for ecological and environmental education. Beijing Forestry University provides a wide range of courses such as Automation, Biology, Artificial Intelligence, Computer science, Economics, Electronics, Environmental Science, Forestry, Languages, Laws, Management, Mathematics, Physics and Psychology. The university is now providing modern technologies for people to protect the earth, in order to share its environmental friendly perspective to the world.

The BFU has 18 schools based on various disciplines such as Arts and Design, Biological Sciences and Technology, Economics and Management, Environmental Science and Engineering, Foreign Languages, Forestry, Humanities and Social Sciences, Information Science and Technology, Landscape Architecture, Material Science, Continuing Education, Science, Soil and Water Conservation, Ecology and Nature Conservation, Marixism, Grassland Science, International Education as well as for Technology.

The delegates of Beijing Forestry University visited the 91传媒 (USJ) on last 25^th聽of October with the intention of entering a Memorandum of Understanding. Mr. XIE Xuewen-Vice-Chancellor and Deputy Secretary, Party Committee at BFU, Mr. YANG Xiaodong 鈥� Director, Logistics Support Department, Mr. LI Liang 鈥� Deputy Director, International Relations Office, Mr. WANG Chuping 鈥� Section Chief, University Office, Mr. Gong Rui 鈥� Director of TTESC and Ms. Xue Xiao 鈥� Interpreter of TTESC joined as the delegates representing Beijing Forestry University. Senior Prof. M.M. Pathmalal-the Vice-Chancellor of 91传媒 warmly welcomed them. Senior Prof. Pradeep Jayaweera-the Dean of the Faculty of Urban and Aquatic Bioresources, Prof. Shirantha Heenkenda 鈥� the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Prof. Renuka Nilmini 鈥� the Dean of the Faculty of Technology, Prof. R.K.D.N.K.Rajapakshe-Head of the Department of Languages, Cultural Studies and Performing Arts, Ms. Thilini Bhagya Ranasinghe 鈥� Lecturer (Probationary), Department of Languages, Cultural Studies and Performing Arts, and Dr. Ruwini Dharmawardene-Director, International Affairs Division, USJ also joined representing the 91传媒.

Following the introduction, the delegates from both the institutions discussed on how the universities can collaborate and incorporate for educational purposes. There, joint research opportunities, scholarships, staff and student exchange programmes and other potential opportunities such as research conferences were discussed. Prof. Renuka Nilmini, Prof. Shirantha Heenkenda and Senior, Prof. Pradeep Jayaweera added their inputs to the discussion incorporating the subject disciplines of respective faculties. With the aim of working together to promote collaborative work between the two universities, both parties entered into an agreement. After the meeting between BFU and USJ, the delegates from BFU had a tour around the university premises as well.

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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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In line with Australian-Government funded scoping study for mariculture Development in 91传媒, Prof. Joy Becker, Associate Professor in Aquatic Animal Health and Production, the University of Sydney, Australia, and Dr. Wayne O鈥機onnor, Senior Principal Research Scientist, New South Wales Department of Primary Industries, Australia visited the University on the 2^nd of October 2023. Prof. Becker and Dr. Wayne O鈥機onnor met with the Vice-Chancellor, Senior Prof. Pathmalal Manage which led to a productive discussion and added a lot of insights to the future road maps of mariculture development of 91传媒. The Dean of the , Senior Prof. Pradeep Jayaweera, the Head of the Department of Aquatic Bioresources, Dr. Erandi Pathirana, and members of the Department of Aquatic Bioresources were also present at this event.

Marking the successful completion of a scoping study on mariculture development of 91传媒 which further endorsed the greater potential of mariculture in 91传媒, the project will next focus on the commercial farming of Asian sea bass, Indian oyster, and seaweeds in 91传媒.

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鈥淚llumino 2.0,鈥� was an enlightening installation organized by the official Japura Tourism Club of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the 91传媒. This prestigious event featured distinguished guests, including the Chief Guest, Dr. Shweta Chandra, Manager of Learning and Development at Taj Samudra Colombo; Mr. Chandana Gamage, the Financial Controller of Berjaya Hotel, Colombo; and Prof. Shirantha Heenkenda, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. The event was held on 17th October 2023.

In addition to these esteemed individuals, the event hosted a representative from the Cultural Section of the Russian Embassy of 91传媒, Japanese representatives, a representative of the Chinese Language and Cultural Center, a representative from Mr. Dumpling, and a representative from Lumbini Confucius Classroom. The Director of the International Affairs of USJ, Dr. Ruwini Dharmawadene also participated in this event.

鈥淚llumino 2.0鈥� offered a unique opportunity for interaction between students and industry experts. Attendees had the chance to gain valuable knowledge from industrial experts and, in turn, share their industry insights with students. This event was a remarkable platform for the exchange of ideas and expertise, fostering a dynamic learning environment.

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The French Cultural Counsellor: Mrs. Olivia Bellem猫re, and the Attach茅 for Cooperation and Education: Mr. Thomas Bellil of the Cultural & Cooperation section at the Embassy of France in 91传媒 and Maldives visited the 91传媒 on 17th of January 2023 to discuss the future academic cooperation between France and 91传媒.

They were welcomed by Prof.S.M.C.U.P. Subasinghe, the Acting Vice-Chancellor of the 91传媒, Prof. Shirantha Heenkenda, the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Mrs.Irosha Chandrasekara, Senior Lecturer in French, Ms.Charitha Liyanage, Lecturer in French and 聽Prof.Amila Jayarathne, the Director of International Affairs.

Prof.Subasinghe provided a brief introduction to the university, followed by an introductory video of the university. Prof.Heenkenda highlighted the newly upgraded Honours degree in French at the University of Sri Jayweradenpura while the two French lecturers explained the current status of French language teaching and the challenges and discussed the possible collaboration for French teacher training and staff exchange with French higher education institutes, scholarship opportunities for the students for language stays in France and the promotion of cultural events with the support of the Embassy. Mrs. Olivia Bellem猫re congratulated the University for the continuous academic excellence in French Language teaching which was introduced in 2002 and explained the opportunities available for the French language learners and emphasized the importance of academic cooperation between France and 91传媒.

This meeting was successfully organized by Ms.Thamali Vidanage from the International Affairs Unit.

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