We believe in renewable energy as an essential element to thrive the planet towards Environmental Sustainability. Solar power has been considered as the purest form of renewable energy. CFS has recognized the importance of it and taken many efforts to promote the use of solar power since its beginning. Accordingly, CFS has able to sign a […]
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The official launching of the Academy of Eco-Tourism, Wildlife and Nature Interpretation Sri Lanka (AEWNI) and the introduction of Higher certificate course in Ecotourism, Wildlife and Nature Interpretationwas held on 24th of January 2020 at the Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura with the participation of Prof. Sudantha Liyanage, Acting Vice Chancellor, Mr.
Academy of Eco-Tourism, Wildlife and Nature Interpretation for Nation Read More »
University of Sri Jayewardenepura has recognized importance of managing its own carbon footprint as a prompt response for the Climate Action. According to a concept of Director Sustainability, Dr. Priyan Perera along with the collaboration of the Forest Department and the Ministry of Mahaweli Development and Environment this programme was launched. Memorandum of Agreement was
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Mangroves are one of the major ecosystems in Sri Lanka that provide numerous ecosystem services. However, mangroves in Sri Lanka face multiple threats and are fast disappearing despite the essential services they provide to support the livelihoods of local people. Recognizing the invaluable role a state university can play in the conservation of mangrove ecosystems
USJ receives a land to set-up a model Mangrove Resource Center Read More »
A Field Workshop on Tropical Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation for undergraduate students in the Environmental Management Program of Colby College, Maine, USA was held at the Yagirala Forest Research and Conservation Education Center on 15 & 16th January 2018. The program was organized by the Center for Sustainability of the Department of Forestry and
Colby College Environmental Management Undergrads visit Yagirala Read More »
Synopsis: The Certificate Course in Nature Interpretation and Ecotourism offered by the Center for Sustainability, Department of Forestry and Environmental Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura in collaboration with the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka is designed to train naturalists, eco-interpreters, eco-guides to deliver authentic, environmentally responsible, and professional ecotourism experience to their clients. Targeted
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The Center for Sustainability received a 50,000 USD (7.7Million LKR) GEF grant for a project to restore the Madinnagoda Wetland Ecosystem, Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte in collaboration with SLLRDC. Under this project, it is expected to improve the wetland ecosystem functionality using a scientific approach while providing benefits to the surrounding local community. The project will
CFS receives a GEF grant to restore Madinnagoda Wetland Ecosystem Read More »
A Conservation Partnership Agreement between Eco-team & Center for Sustainability (CFS) was signed to implement joint CSR / Voluntary projects and research on sustainability and biodiversity conservation. on 10th April 2018 at the Eco-team Head office Colombo.
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The Center for Sustainability (CFS) of the Department of Forestry and Environmental Sciences has received a Rs. 35 Million grant under the World Bank-funded Accelerating Higher Education Expansion and Development (AHEAD) grant scheme of the UGC/ Ministry of Higher Education. The entities which successfully implemented activities to promote the commercialization of research/services under WB funded
Innovation Commercialization Enhancement grant for Center for Sustainability (CFS) Read More »
Accelerating Higher Education Expansion and Development (AHEAD) Innovation Commercialization Enhancement (ICE) Grants Center for Sustainability Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura VACANCIES The Center for Sustainability of Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, the University of Sri Jayewardenepura under ICE grant invites applications from prospective candidates for vacancies as indicated below.
Vacancies-Center for Sustainability, Department of Forestry and Environmental Science Read More »
