Materializing the MoU between the Stretchline (Pvt) Ltd and Center for Sustainability (CFS) of the Department of Forestry and Environmental Science – USJP, restoration of 3 acres of degraded forest in Yagirala Forest was initiated on 5th May 2017. Representing Stretchline (Pvt) Ltd, about 20 delegates including the management of company’s sustainability division participated this […]
Two Days Certificate Course on Waste Management and Soil Remediation Organized by Center for Sustainability and Faculty of Graduate Studies of University of Sri Jayewardenepura will be held on 12th and 13th July at Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura Course Outline: Contaminated Sites Management in North America Solid waste generation and management in
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Center for Sustainability, Department of Forestry and Environmental Science of University of Sri Jayewardenepura and MAS Active signed a MOU on developing 5 acres of Yagirala University managed forest as a Herbal garden on 29th August 2017 at vice chancellor’d office Board room . Prof. Sampath Amaratunge, Vice Chancellor signed the MoU on behalf of
WORKSHOP ON DEVELOPING POVERTY-REDUCING WASTE COMPOSITE BUSINESSES Date: 28th and 29th September 2017 Venue: University of Sri Jayewardenepura Registration Fee: 5,000LKR (Includes Course Materials, Lunch and Refreshments) Valid for pre-registrations up to 25th September only Spot Registration is available for 10,000LKR (at the registration desk) [gdlr_button href=”https://sustainability.sjp.ac.lk/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/wflflyern1.jpg” target=”_self” size=”medium” background=”#000000″ color=”#ffffff”]- Download the E Flyer -[/gdlr_button]
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The Center for Sustainability (CFS) of Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura has conducted an industrial research: “Impact Assessment Study of Sustainable Agriculture Network (Rainforest Alliance) Certification on Sri Lanka’s Tea Estates”. The main aim of this project was to Evaluate and validate measurable economic, social and environmental benefits in adopting Sustainable Agricultural
Workshop on Sustainability Leadership Development and Green Development Approaches Organized by the Center for Sustainability, Department of Forestry and Environmental Sciences in Collaboration with Ministry of Mahaweli Development and Environment held on 19th and 20th December 2017 at the Faculty Board Room Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
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Applications are now called for the four day Certificate Course on Municipal Solid Waste Management. The Center for Sustainability of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura Organizing the workshop at New Faculty Complex, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. [gdlr_button href=”https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10WX2SD7dnijOD95k5DP3nkXeLHJmugiy?usp=sharing” target=”_self” size=”large” background=”#000000″ color=”#46B450″]Get Presentations[/gdlr_button] Course Content Municipal Waste Scenario and trends Initiatives
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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
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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
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