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ICMS 2026

4th International Conference on Mangroves for Sustainability

"Advancing Mangrove Sustainability through Ecological Research, Climate Adaptation, Policy Frameworks and Technological Innovation"

Conference Chairs

Prof. K. Kathiresan

World-renowned Indian marine biologist and expert in mangrove
ecosystems.

Honorary professor in Annamalai University, India.

Prof. Sevvandi Jayakody

Senior Lecturer, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

Prof. Roshan Perera

Professor in Botany, Department of Plant Sciences, The Open
University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

Dr. Yohan Mahagamage

Director/ Senior Lecturer, Centre for Environmental Studies &
Sustainable Development

Conference Co- Chairs

Prof. T. Mathiventhan

Department of Botany,
Faculty of Science,
Eastern University, Sri Lanka

Dr. M.G. Manoj Prasanna

Biodiversity Secretariat,
Ministry of Environment,
Sri Lanka

Dr. Shyamali Weerasekara

Environmental Studies Division,
National Aquatic Resources Research and Development
Agency (NARA)

Dr. Buddhika Madurapperuma

Department of Plant Sciences,
Faculty of Natural Sciences,
The Open University of Sri Lanka

Conference Secretaries

Dr. S.M.M.P.K. Seneviratne

Department of Plant Sciences
The Open University of Sri Lanka
smsen@ou.ac.lk
+9411-2881269

Dr. Sandun N. Bandara

Department of Zoology
The Open University of Sri Lanka
kvban@ou.ac.lk
+94112881466

Conference Coordinator

Ms. S.R. Dulmini Herath

Centre for Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development 
The Open University of Sri Lanka

CMT Coordinators

Ms. S.R. Dulmini Herath

The Open University of Sri Lanka

Mr. D.M.A.M.S.R. Andradi

The Open University of Sri Lanka