
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