International Forestry and Environment Symposium

The International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2026 was successfully held on January 23–24 at Waters Edge, Battaramulla, marking 30 years of excellence as South Asia’s longest-running and most prestigious forestry symposium.

Organized by the Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, the symposium brought together global experts, researchers, and practitioners to explore the theme “Sustainability in Action.” The event fostered meaningful dialogue, knowledge exchange, and impactful collaborations toward a more sustainable future.

We successfully held the 30th International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2026 at Waters Edge, marking three decades of academic dialogue and collaboration.

The event brought together academics, professionals, industry stakeholders, and our own students, creating a valuable platform to share research, ideas, and solutions for environmental challenges.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this milestone symposium meaningful and impactful.

🌱 CALLING ALL RESEARCHERS & ENVIRONMENTAL CHAMPIONS! 🌱
Ready to be part of something BIG? The 30th International Forestry and Environment Symposium is HERE! 🎉
✨ “Sustainability in Action” - This isn’t just another conference, it’s THREE DECADES of environmental excellence coming together in beautiful Sri Lanka!
🔬 Got groundbreaking research? We want to hear from YOU! Submit your abstracts by September 30th, 2025 across 12 exciting sub-tracks:
🌿 Forest Management & Wildlife Conservation
🔄 Circular Economy & Waste Management🌍 Climate Change & Biodiversity
🏗️ Environmental Engineering & much more!
📅 Mark your calendars: January 23-24, 2026
📍 Where: Waters Edge Hotel, Battaramulla, Sri Lanka
This is your chance to:
✅ Share your research with leading experts
✅ Network with global environmental leaders
✅ Be part of South Asia’s premier environmental platform
✅ Make a real impact on our planet’s future
Don’t just talk about change - BE the change! 🌍💚
👆 Ready to join the movement? Visit fesympo.sjp.ac.lk or scan the QR code to submit your paper today!

The Forestry and Environment Symposium 2025 successfully concluded today at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura! 🌳

Bringing together researchers, policy makers, and practitioners, the symposium fostered vital connections between science and policy while inspiring our next generation of environmental leaders.

Pictured: Our dedicated organizing team of staff members and students who made this impactful event possible.

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දශක ගණනාවක් තිබුනු මිනිස් අලි ගැටුමෙන් පටන්ගෙන දැන් වන ජීවී මානව ගැටලුවක් බවට පත්වෙලා තිබෙන මෑත සති කිහිපයේදී මාධ්‍යවල නැවතත් ජනප්‍රිය වෙලා තිබෙන මාතෘකාවක්. මෙම විෂය පිළිබඳව දශක ගණනාවක් ඔස්සේ ක්ෂේත්‍රයේ පරීක්ෂණ කල කොළඹ, ජයවර්ධනපුර සහ විවෘත විශ්ව විද්‍යාලයේ පරීක්ෂකයන් තුන්දෙනෙක් මෙම ගැටළුවේ යථාර්ථය සහ අනාගත විසඳුම් Evidance based solutions සාකච්ඡා කරන සංවාදශීලී දේශනය.

🌍 *Extended Deadline – Call for Papers: 29th International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2025* 🌍

The clock is ticking! ⏳⌛
We’ve extended the deadline for South Asia's most prestigious Forestry and Environmental Symposium!

*Theme:* "A Multi-Sectoral Approach to a Sustainable Future"

*Hosted by:* Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura

🌟 *Why Submit?*
- Present your research to a global audience
- Connect with top experts in the field
- Shape the future of sustainable policies
- Opportunity for publication in the *Journal of Tropical Forestry and Environment*

🗓️ *New Important Dates:*

*Extended Abstract Submission Deadline:* 1st November 2024
*Symposium Dates:* 17th and 18th January 2025

🌿 Be part of the global conversation on sustainability. Share your innovative research and make an impact! 🌿

🔬 *Key Research Areas*:

1. Forest and Natural Resource Management.
2. Biodiversity Conservation and Management.
3. Waste Management and Pollution Control.
4. Environmental Economics and Resource Management.
5. Climate Change and Disaster Management.
6. Biomass and Sustainable Energy.
7. Sustainable Tourism.
8. Sustainable Land Use and Urban Development.
9. Wood Science, Wood and Non-Wood Industry.
10. Environmental Engineering and Green Technology.
11. Geology, Soil and Water Resource Management.
12. Citizen Science Forum.(Young Environment Symposium)

📝 *Submit Your Abstract:* https://www.fesympo.sjp.ac.lk/

🌍 Call for Papers: 29th International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2025 🌍

Announcing South Asia's Oldest and Most Prestigious Forestry and Environment Symposium!

Theme: "A Multi-Sectoral Approach to a Sustainable Future"

Hosted by: Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura

🌟 Why Submit?
- Present your research to a global audience
- Network with leading experts in the field
- Contribute to shaping sustainable policies
- Potential for publication in Journal of Tropical Foresty and Environment

🔬 Key Research Areas:
1. Forest and Natural Resource Management
2. Biodiversity Conservation
3. Climate Change and Disaster Management
4. Environmental Economics
5. Sustainable Energy and Green Technology
6. Urban Development and Land Use Planning
7. Water Resource Management
8. Environmental Engineering
9. Sustainable Tourism
10. Wood Science and Industry Innovations
11. ⁠Geology, Soil and Water Resource Management.

🎓 Special Track: Young Environment Symposium (Citizen Science Forum)

🗓️ Important Dates:
Abstract Submission Deadline: 20th October 2024

Symposium Dates: 17th and 18th January 2025

🌿 Be part of the solution. Submit your groundbreaking research today!

📝 Submit Your Abstract: https://www.fesympo.sjp.ac.lk/