Integrated Rooftops: Every Square Metre Counts in the Fight Against Heat Waves
Across the world, cities are learning that their best defence against the brutal heat waves isn’t always a new park or a massive cooling project: it’s the roofs above our heads. Green roofs and solar panels have long been a part of this conversation. Now, cool roof...
Elevated CO₂ Levels Present Complex Challenges and Uncertainties for Sri Lanka’s Agriculture Sector
The World Meteorological Organization highlights that atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂) is now increasing at nearly three times the rate observed in the 1960s, underscoring the accelerating pace of climate change. A decade-long period from 2011 to 2020 saw an increase...
Climate Disaster Preparedness in Sri Lanka’s Food Supply Chain: A Midstream Approach
Sri Lanka is considered to be highly susceptible to adverse climate effects due to its unique geographical position and socio-economic conditions. Over the years, Sri Lanka has faced a range of climate hazards, including floods, droughts, cyclones, etc. The country’s...
The Role of Households in Preventing Water Pollution in Sri Lanka
Water pollution is a pressing global issue that threatens ecosystems, human health, and sustainable development. In Sri Lanka, rapid urbanization, industrial expansion, and domestic waste mismanagement have contributed to significant water pollution. While industries...
Advancing Sustainability in the Packaging Industry through Circular Economy, 3R Principles, and Extended Producer Responsibility
"Packaging is indispensable to product safety, preservation, branding, and transport. However, the linear model of “take-make-dispose” has rendered much of the global packaging stream unsustainable, with massive resource loss and post-consumer waste accumulation....
Shifting Tides: Navigating the Impact of Climate Change on Coastal Marine Ecosystems
Climate change describes long-term shifts in weather patterns and average temperatures on Earth. It is mainly caused by human activities, predominantly the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes that release greenhouse gases into the...
A National Effort to Unlock Biodiversity and Eco-Tourism Potential – Ambuluwawa
Sri Lanka’s natural heritage continues to reflect the importance of responsible environmental stewardship, and one such treasure, the Ambuluwawa Biodiversity Complex, is now the focus of a significant national initiative. Recognizing both the ecological and...
World Environment Day 2025 – Let’s Beat Plastic Pollution Together
Each year on June 5th, the world comes together to celebrate World Environment Day, the largest international platform for environmental outreach led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). First observed in 1973 following the 1972 Stockholm Conference on...
The Potential and Challenges of Implementing Renewable Energy Sources in Sri Lanka
The exponential increase in energy demand is a direct consequence of the rapid growth of the global population and advancements in civilization. However, it is widely recognized that fossil fuels, despite being associated with significant environmental and health...
Vegetated Open Channel Flows as a Sustainable Water Management Strategy
Turbulent flows around bluff bodies have received significant research attention due to their relevance in a variety of engineering applications such as environmental and fluid engineering applications. These include flow over hydraulic structures such as bridge piers...