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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Sri Lanka Land development Corporation in collaboration with the Center for Sustainability of the Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura organized a program to celebrate World Wetland Day on 2nd of February 2021. Dr. Jagath Gunawardena was the Chief Guest of the event. Several developments implemented by the Center for Sustainability
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Members of the Lions Club and Leo Club District 306C1 participated in a tree planting program at Karuwalagaswewa on 6th February 2021. An area of 1 acre was restored under the preliminary program which is part of the 1000 acre forest land the Center for Sustainability has pledge to restore.
Lions Club District 306C1 joins hands with CFS in forest restoration at Karuwalagaswewa Read More »
A sustainable approach towards managing the environment has become a vital need at the present where most of the living creatures have become extinct. Anthropogenic activities are the main cause for the destruction of faunal and floral diversity. Sharing of ideas, research and opinions of expertise are crucial to overcome these global issues. Therefore, The
International Conference on the Biodiversity and Environment Management 2021 Read More »
Citizens Development Business Finance PLC comes on board to fund the establishment of a new Mangrove Resource Center at Ittapana Recognizing the invaluable role a state university can play in the conservation of mangrove ecosystems while providing sustainable economic opportunities for local communities, the Citizens Development Business Finance PLC has come on board to support
Initiation of Ittapana Mangrove Research and Resource Center Project Read More »
