1st International Virtual Conference on Mangroves for Ecological & Economic Sustainability

ICMS – 2023

26th July 2023

Centre for Environmental Studies Sustainable Development 

The Open University of Sri Lanka

Colombo, Sri Lanka

Abstract Submission

15 July 2023

Notification of Acceptance

17 July 2023

Camera Ready Submission

20 July 2023

Aspect of Conference

The International Virtual Conference on Mangroves for Ecological & Economic Sustainability is a significant event that aims to highlight the critical role of mangroves in achieving sustainable development goals. The conference will cover various aspects of mangrove ecosystems and their potential benefits for ecological and economic sustainability, including mangroves for climate change mitigation, mangroves to sustain coastal environments and biodiversity, mangroves for economic development, mangrove conservation, rehabilitation, and enrichment, and mangroves and ecotourism.

Conference Tracks

Mangroves and ecotourism

Mangroves for climate change mitigation

Mangroves for economic development

Mangroves to sustain coastal environment & biodiversity

Mangrove restoration, conservation, rehabilitation and enrichment

Conference Chair

Prof. Bandunee Athapattu

Director/CESSD

dircessd@ou.ac.lk

+94777577321

Conference Secretary

Prof. Rangika Bandara

Senior Academic Consultant/CESSD

rband@ou.ac.lk

+94710415285

Conference Coordinator

Dr. Yohan Mahagamage

Senior Lecturer/CESSD

mgyma@ou.ac.lk

+94716368816

In collaboration with Biodiversity Secretariat of Ministry of Environment

For more Information

Ms. Dasuni Kaushalya

Centre for Environmental Studies & Sustainable Development (CESSD)

Mobile : +94770762009

Email : icms@ousl.lk 

Centre for Environmental Studies & Sustainable Development (CESSD)

The Open University of Sri Lanka

Nawala, Nugegoda

Sri Lanka

Mobile : +94112881423

Email : cessd@ou.ac.lk