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As part of the Youth Leadership for Climate Action (YLCA) initiative from the British Council Sri Lanka, in collaboration with Earthlanka Youth Network, a four-day in person training for Youth Climate Ambassadors (YCA) recently concluded at the Center for Sustainability (CFS), Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. The YLCA program aimed […]

The Center for Sustainability (CFS), Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, is seeking to establish a new collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). As part of this initiative, Mr. Sumith Siriwardana, Assistant General Manager, Group ESG, Courtaulds Trading Company (Pvt) Ltd, has joined CFS as a Collaborating Industry Expert. This

On June 8, 2025, in celebration of World Environment Day, the Center for Sustainability (CFS) of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura led a major reforestation initiative at the Yagirala Forest Reserve—a flagship event underscoring the center’s continued commitment to environmental restoration and youth-led sustainability. Over 5 acres of degraded forest land were covered with 1,500

The Center for Sustainability (CFS) is set to launch a short course on Integrated Solid Waste Management and Sustainable Practices. This program is strategically developed to cater to a broad spectrum of stakeholders involved in sustainability and waste management, including: §  University students – Aspiring professionals and researchers seeking specialized knowledge and practical skills in sustainable