The Institute of Environmental Professionals Sri Lanka (IEPSL) successfully conducted a workshop on Environmental Protection Licensing (EPL) and Scheduled Waste Management Licensing (SWML) Procedures on 24 October 2026 at the BOI Auditorium, Koggala Export Processing Zone, Galle.
The workshop brought together industry professionals and other stakeholders, providing a valuable platform for knowledge sharing, professional engagement, and capacity building in environmental regulatory compliance. The programme aimed to enhance participants’ understanding of environmental licensing procedures and promote effective implementation of regulatory requirements across industries.
The workshop was enriched by the expertise of distinguished resource persons from the Central Environmental Authority (CEA), including Mr. Kapila Mahesh Rajapaksha, Director General of the CEA; Mrs. Disna Gajadeera, Director of the Southern Provincial Office, CEA; and Mr. Nihal De Silva, Assistant Director (SWML), Southern Provincial Office, CEA. Their contributions provided participants with practical insights into environmental licensing procedures and regulatory compliance.
Demonstrating Commitment to Sustainability
In keeping with its commitment to environmental sustainability, IEPSL incorporated environmentally responsible practices into the organisation of the workshop. Particular emphasis was placed on avoiding single-use plastics and encouraging participants to bring reusable water bottles. These initiatives reflected the Institute’s commitment to translating environmental principles into practical action and promoting sustainable event management.
The success of the workshop was supported by the active involvement and dedication of the IEPSL Industrial Relations Committee, under the leadership of its Chairperson, Mr. Indhra Kaushal Rajapaksha, and Vice Chairperson, Mr. Yasantha Gunerathne. The Institute also acknowledges the valuable contributions of committee members Dr. Athula Jayamanna, Dr. (Eng.) Kavindi Rathnayake, Eng. Dilumi Gunerathne, Ms. Lasanthika Sewwandi, Ms. Upeksha Virajini, and Dr. Nilanka Weerasinghe, whose collective efforts contributed significantly to the successful implementation of the programme.
IEPSL extends its sincere appreciation to the distinguished resource persons, sponsors, participants, and all those who supported the workshop.
Through initiatives of this nature, IEPSL continues to promote environmental professionalism, regulatory awareness, knowledge sharing, and sustainable practices, while strengthening collaboration among environmental professionals, regulatory authorities, and industry stakeholders. The workshop reaffirmed the importance of combining environmental knowledge with responsible action to advance environmental protection and sustainable industrial development in Sri Lanka.
