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Conservation Education by Sustainability Center at Yagirala Forest for CIS students 2017

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“JUNIOR NATURALIST” conservation education program for students of Colombo International School was held on 29, 30 & 31 March 2017 at the Yagirala Field Research and Conservation Education Center for the third consecutive year. The program aimed at providing hands-on learning about tropical forest ecosystems as a way to inspire positive environmental stewardship. More than 100 participants including students and teachers from CIS were attended the 3-day workshop.

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Stretchline (Pvt) Ltd and Center for Sustainability initiate Forest Restoration at Yagirala

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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 initiative. It is expected to restore a total of 17 acres by the end of 2017 under this project. The forest restoration program is implemented under the supervision of Dr Priyan Perea, Director – CFS and Mr. Kosala Gunawardena (Forest Manager of the Yagirala University Forest ) with the technical inputs of Prof B.M.P. Singhakumara of the Department of Forestry and Environmental Science.

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Two Days Certificate Course on Waste Management and Soil Remediation

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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 the Western Province, Sri Lanka and the current scenario Lessons from Meethotamulla dump site Reclamation of the Meethotamulla site An Integrated waste management strategy Future of solid waste management in Sri Lanka Resource Persons Prof. Malwila Dissanayake, Dean – Environmental Sciences, Lakeland College, Canada Prof. Ajith De Alwis, Project Director, COSTI Prof. Nilanthi Bandara, Professor, University of Sri Jayewardenepura Dr. Mahesha Jayawera, Senior Lecturer, University of Moratuwa Dr. Daham Jayawardana, Senior Lecturer, University of Sri Jayewardenepura Download the Registration form Download the Flyer Deadline for Registration: 6th July 2017 by 3.00 pm. Course Fee : Rs. 12000/= for Local participants (Foreign Participants; 150 US$) Very Limited Seats are Available (Registrations are made on first come first serve basis) For Further information:  Call : 0112758414 / 0771115565   Fax : 0112802937   Visit: https://sustainability.sjp.ac.lk/   Email to : sustainability@sjp.ac.lk

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Center for Sustainability and MAS Active signed a MOU on developing 5 acres of Yagirala University managed forest as a Herbal garden

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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 the University and Charaka Gunawardhana – General Manager, Human Resource and Administration, Lakshman Dayasiri – General Manager, Finance, Nilan Deerasinghe – Asst. Manager, Finance and Rishan Ukwatta – Executive, Environmental Sustainability participated for the agreement signing process on behalf of the MAS Active. Dr. Priyan Perera, the Director, Center for Sustainability, Dr. Prasanthi Gunawardene, Head of the Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, Prof. Hiran Amarasekara, Prof. Nilanthi Bandara, several other Lecturers of the Department and staff members graced the event. The expected outcome of this project is to remove the invasive species “Dillenia suffruticosa” (Para) that spread across the forest area and transform 2.5 hectares of land (5 acres), to a natural herbal garden that will be enriched in biodiversity. By the year 2017, through reforestation and maintenance, this property could be used as an educational facility as well as an ecotourism attraction. An area within, will also be developed into a “butterfly garden”. Center for Sustainability has been highly successful in promoting and disseminating the knowledge and practices of Sustainability, especially through forging partnerships with the private sector. Restoring and developing a 5 acre degraded forest land as a herbal garden and butterfly habitat, exemplifies the environmental commitment of MAS Active while marking yet another successful industry-university sustainability project initiated by the Center for Sustainability.  

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WORKSHOP ON DEVELOPING POVERTY-REDUCING WASTE COMPOSITE BUSINESSES

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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] [gdlr_button href=”https://sustainability.sjp.ac.lk/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/REGISTRATION-FORM.docx” target=”_self” size=”medium” background=”#000000″ color=”#ffffff”]- Download the Registration Form -[/gdlr_button] [gdlr_button href=”https://sustainability.sjp.ac.lk/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Agenda.pdf” target=”_self” size=”medium” background=”#000000″ color=”#ffffff” with_border=”yes” border_color=”#999999″]- Download the Program – [/gdlr_button]   Programme Outline Day 1  08.30 – 09.30 am        Introduction to the Project & Waste for Life 10.00 – 10.15 am        Tea Break 10.15 – 11.15 am        Waste management and introduction to waste based composites 11.15 – 12.15 pm        Technology for Waste Based Composites (Hotpress, Coldpress, Machine Manufacturing, Shredder Etc.) 12.15 – 01.15 pm        Lunch 01.15 – 02.30 pm        Materials Development & Product Designs 02.30 – 03.00 pm         Community & Social Aspects 03.30 – 05.00 pm        Business Planning & Marketing Day 2 09.00 – 12.00 pm        WFL fieldtrip 12.00 – 01.00 pm        Lunch 01.00 – 04.45 pm        Product Development 04.45 – 05.00 pm        Tea Break & Discussion   For More Info… Center for Sustainability – 011 2758414 Prasadi Liyana Arachachi – 071 2216003 Piyumi Dadigamuwa – 077 5430630

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New Publication by CFS on “Impact of Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN) Certification on Sri Lanka’s Tea Estates”

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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 Network (SAN) certification. CFS prepared a report based on the findings of the above study…. Now you can Download the publication from the CFS website…. Please follow the Link Below to download PUBLICATIONS AND DOWNLOADS

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Workshop on Sustainability Leadership Development and Green Development Approaches

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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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CFS to collaborate as the Hosting Partner for the 6th International Conference on Poverty and Sustainable Development 2019 – (ICPSD 2019)

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CFS to collaborate as the Hosting Partner yet again for the 6th International Conference on Poverty and Sustainable Development 2019 – (ICPSD 2019), organized by the International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM), to be held from 05th to 06th December 2019 in Colombo, Sri Lanka #TIIKM #CFS

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Certificate Course on Municipal Solid Waste Management 2018

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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 taken in the country in Solid Waste Management Integrated Solid Waste Management Waste Reduction and Reuse Waste Recycling Overview of Engineered Landfills for Municipal Solid Waste Design and Construction of Landfills for Municipal Solid Waste Sri Lanka Experience of Landfills Innovations in landfills Conversion of Open Dumps to Controlled Landfills Waste to Energy Technologies in Bio Gas Generation Composting of municipal Solid Waste Legal aspects of Solid Waste Management in Sri Lanka Two Field Visits Date:                    22, 23, 24 & 25 May 2018 Venue:                University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda Course Fee:       Rs. 18,000/= Per Head (Valid only for Pre-registrations up to 15th May) Course fee Includes; Two Field Classes Course Materials Lunch and Refreshments  [gdlr_button href=”https://goo.gl/forms/ci5RD3NjHWUKjk9k2″ target=”_self” size=”large” background=”#000000″ color=”#46B450″]REGISTER ONLINE NOW[/gdlr_button] [gdlr_button href=”https://sustainability.sjp.ac.lk/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/REGISTRATION-FORM-MSWM.docx” target=”_self” size=”large” background=”#000000″ color=”#46B450″]Download the Application Form[/gdlr_button] [gdlr_button href=”https://sustainability.sjp.ac.lk/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Agenda.pdf” target=”_self” size=”large” background=”#000000″ color=”#46B450″]Download the Agenda[/gdlr_button] [gdlr_button href=”https://sustainability.sjp.ac.lk/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Publication2.jpg” target=”_self” size=”large” background=”#000000″ color=”#46B450″]Download the Flyer[/gdlr_button] For further Details, Please Contact; Center for Sustainability Department of Forestry and Environmental Science University of Sri Jayewardenepura Phone: +94 11 2758414 Fax: +94 11 2802937 E Mail: sustainability@sjp.ac.lk

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