International Conference on Mangroves for Sustainability

3^rd International Conference on Mangroves for Sustainability

ICMS – 2025

Colombo, Sri Lanka

22^nd – 24^th, July 2025

🔴 Hybrid Mode

Centre for Environmental Studies & Sustainable Development
The Open University of Sri LankaColombo, Sri Lanka

-Conference Theme-

Mangroves for a Sustainable Future: Biodiversity, Climate Resilience, and Blue Economy

About Conference

The International Conference on Mangrove and Sustainability (ICMS) is a global platform dedicated to promoting the conservation and sustainable management of mangrove ecosystems. It brings together researchers, policymakers, conservationists, and industry leaders to share knowledge, discuss challenges, and explore innovative solutions. ICMS focuses on key areas such as biodiversity conservation, climate resilience, coastal protection, and community engagement. Through interdisciplinary discussions and collaborative initiatives, the conference aims to advance research, influence policy, and develop effective strategies for the long-term sustainability of mangrove ecosystems worldwide.

Important Dates

Conference Tracks

Mangrove Ecosystem Diversity

Pollution and Challenges in Mangrove Ecosystem

Mangroves in Climate Resilience and Disaster Risk Reduction

Sustainable Livelihoods and Community Engagement on Mangroves

Innovative Conservation and Management Strategies for Mangrove Ecosystems

Carbon Sequestration and Blue Carbon for Economic Sustainability

Guidelines

General Instructions

All the abstracts/presentations should be in English medium.
All abstracts/presentation submissions should be done through the Google link on our official website page.
All submitted abstracts will be checked for plagiarism.
All submitted abstracts will be peer reviewed and only the accepted abstracts will be called to submit a camera-ready copy.
All accepted abstracts should be present in ICMS on the 22-23 of July 2024. Only presented papers will be published in Proceedings.
Please contact us if you have any questions regarding your submission or experience any issues while submitting your abstract.

Abstract Guidelines

The abstract should report the original research.
The abstract must strictly adhere to the prescribed abstract template. Carefully revise the abstract for language and formatting.
Abstracts do not adhere to the given template and instructions will be rejected.
The abstract should be in one paragraph with a word limit of 300.
Do not include subheadings.
Acronyms should be written in full the first time they are mentioned in the text, followed by the abbreviation in parentheses.
Always follow SI Units, if any.
There shall be no citations or references.
Please do not insert a page number for the abstract.
Basic format:
- Paper size and Orientation: A4 (210 x 297 mm), Portrait. Use only one side.
- All margins except left: 25 mm, Left margin: 30 mm, Gutter: 00 mm.
- Font: Times New Roman, Line spacing: 1, one column of text.

Extended Abstract Guidelins

The extended abstract must strictly adhere to the prescribed extended abstract template. Carefully revise the abstract for language and formatting.
Acronyms should be written in full the first time they are mentioned in the text, followed by the abbreviation in parentheses.
Always follow SI Units, if any.
Extended abstract is used only for evaluating the abstract. Only the short abstract (300 words) will be published in the proceeding book.
Extended abstract should include abstract, introduction, methodology, results, discussion, acknowledgment (if any), and references.

Submissions

Kindly adhere closely to the provided guidelines before submitting your abstract/extended abstract/presentation. It is mandatory to follow all stipulated guidelines and adhere to the designated templates. Abstracts/Presentations that do not align with the provided guidelines will be rejected.
All submissions should be done through the Google links provided on the website.

Submit Your Abstract

Submit Your Extended Abstract

Submit Your Camera-Ready Copy

Submit your Presentation and Video

Registration

Registration for the International Conference on Mangroves for Sustainability will commence on May 1, 2024. Authors should pay the registration fee to the following account details: Registration should be done through the Google link provided on the website. The deadline for the registration is on the 30th of June.

Local

General Registration = Rs. 5000.00
Student Registration = Rs. 3000.00
Early Bird Registration = Rs. 3500.00

Foreign

General Registration = USD 200
Online participants = USD 50
Early Bird Registration = USD 100

Payment Details
Acc No – 174-100-2-80347378
The Open University of Sri Lanka
People’s Bank – Nugegoda

Chief Guest

Senior Prof. P.M.C. Thilakarathna – Vice Chancellor, The Open University of Sri Lanka

Guest of Honour

Dr. Ahamed Riyaz Jauharee – Dean, College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, The Maldives National University

Conference Chairs

Prof. Sevvandi Jayakody – Chair Professor, Department of Aquaculture & Fisheries, Faculty of Livestock, Fisheries & Nutrition, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
Prof. Bandunee Athapattu – Director, Centre for Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development, The Open University of Sri Lanka

Technical Programme Committee Chairs

Prof. Terney Pradeep Kumara – Professor, Department of Oceanography and Marine Geology, University of Ruhuna
Prof. Roshan Perera – Senior Lecturer, Department of Botany, Faculty of Natural Sciences, The Open University of Sri Lanka
Dr. Gihan Dahanayake – Senior Lecturer, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Natural Sciences,The Open University of Sri Lanka

Conference Co-chairs

Dr. Yohan Mahagamage – Senior Lecturer, Centre for Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development, The Open University of Sri Lanka
Dr. Prasad Senadheera – Senior Lecturer, Department of Botany, Faculty of Natural Sciences, The Open University of Sri Lanka
Dr. M.G. Manoj Prasanna – Programme Assistant (Environment), Biodiversity Secretariat, Ministry of Environment, Sri Lanka
Dr. Shyamali Weerasekara – Principal Scientist, Environmental Studies Division, National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA)
Dr. Utchimahali Mariappan – Scientist, MS Swaminathan Research Foundation, Tharamani, Chennai, India

Conference Secretaries

Dr. Buddhika Madurapperuma – Senior Lecturer, Department of Botany, Faculty of Natural Sciences, The Open University of Sri Lanka
Dr. Sandun Bandara – Senior Lecturer, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, The Open University of Sri Lanka

Organizing Committee Chair

Dr. K.O.L. Chaathurika Karunanayake – Senior Lecturer, Department of Botany, Faculty of Natural Sciences, The Open University of Sri Lanka

Organizing Committee

Publication Chair

Dr. Uthpala Jayawardana – Senior Lecturer, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, The Open University of Sri Lanka

Publication Committee

Prof. Bandunee Athapattu – Director, Centre for Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development, The Open University of Sri Lanka
Prof. Terney Pradeep Kumara – Professor, Department of Oceanography and Marine Geology, University of Ruhuna
Prof. Saminda P. Fernando – Professor, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, The Open University of Sri Lanka
Prof. Harsha Balasooriya – Professor, Library, The Open University of Sri Lanka
Prof. Hashendra Kathriarachchi – Professor, Department of Plant Sciences, Colombo University
Prof. G.T. Madhubhashini Hewage – Professor, Department of Social Studies, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, The Open University of Sri Lanka
Dr. Yohan Mahagamage – Senior Lecturer, Centre for Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development, The Open University of Sri Lanka
Dr. Buddhika Madurapperuma – Senior Lecturer, Department of Botany, The Open University of Sri Lanka
Dr. Sandun Bandara – Senior Lecturer, Department of Zoology, The Open University of Sri Lanka
Dr. Mihiri Seneviratne – Senior Lecturer, Department of Botany, The Open University of Sri Lanka
Dr. Chamila Dias – Senior Lecturer, Centre for Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development, The Open University of Sri Lanka
Dr. Wasana De Silva – Senior Lecturer, Department of Botany, University of Kelaniya
Dr. Jinendra Dissanayake – Senior Lecturer, Department of Plant Sciences, University of Colombo
Dr. Isuru Kariyawasam – Senior Lecturer, Department of Botany, University of Sri Jayewardenepura

Conference Coordinator

Ms. Gayani Dissanayake – Academic Coordinator, Centre for Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development, The Open University of Sri Lanka

Financial & Registration Chair

Dr. Aruna Shantha – Senior Lecturer, Department of Accounting and Finance, Faculty of Management Studies, The Open University of Sri Lanka

Financial & Registration Committee

Workshop Committee Chair

Dr. Tharangi Herath – Senior Lecturer, Department of Botany, Faculty of Natural Sciences, The Open University of Sri Lanka

Workshop Committee

Dr. Ujitha Abeywickrama – Senior Lecturer, Department of Physics, The Open University of Sri Lanka

Web Master

Mr. Chanaka Weerasekara – Senior Lecturer, Department of Accounting and Finance, Faculty of Management Studies, The Open University of Sri Lanka

Web Committee

Eng. Sampath Wickramasinghe – Senior Lecturer, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Technology, The Open University of Sri Lanka
Mr. Tharanga Jayasuriya– Assistant Network Manager, Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Natural Sciences, The Open University of Sri Lanka
Eng. Shalindu Andradi – Demonstrator, Centre for Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development, The Open University of Sri Lanka
Mr. Mayura Alahakoon – Undergraduate, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Technology, The Open University of Sri Lanka

Poster Session Chairs

Dr. K.A.J.M. Kuruppuarachchi – Senior Lecturer, Department of Botany, Faculty of Natural Sciences, The Open University of Sri Lanka
Dr. Mihiri Seneviratne – Senior Lecturer, Department of Botany, Faculty of Natural Sciences, The Open University of Sri Lanka

Poster Session Committee

CMT Coordinators

Dr. Chamila Dias – Senior Lecturer, Centre for Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development, The Open University of Sri Lanka
Eng. S. Himanujahn – Lecturer (Probationary), Department of Civil and Environmental Technology, Faculty of Technology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Eng. Shalindu Andradi – Demonstrator, Centre for Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development, The Open University of Sri Lanka

CMT Committee

Progress Meetings In-Charge

Ms. Gayani Dissanayake – Academic Coordinator, Centre for Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development, The Open University of Sri Lanka

Logistics Committee Chair

Logistics Committee

Awards Committee Chair

Dr. H.B.P. Sandani – Lecturer, Department of Botany, Faculty of Natural Sciences, The Open University of Sri Lanka

Awards Committee

Eng. Sewwandi Fonseka – Demonstrator, Centre for Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development, The Open University of Sri Lanka

Coffee Table Book Committee Chair

Mr. S.A.D. Senanayaka – Senior Lecturer, Department of Organizational Studies, Faculty of Management Studies, The Open University of Sri Lanka

Coffee Table Book Committee

Ms. Udeshika Chathurani – Scientist, National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA)

Media Committee Chair

Prof. G.T. Madhubhashini Hewage – Professor, Department of Social Studies, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, The Open University of Sri Lanka

Media Committee

Ms. Thushari Gamage – Lecturer, Department of Social Studies, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, The Open University of Sri Lanka

Sponsorship Committee

Prof. Bandunee Athapattu – Director, Centre for Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development, The Open University of Sri Lanka
Mr. S.A.D. Senanayaka – Senior Lecturer, Department of Organizational Studies, Faculty of Management Studies, The Open University of Sri Lanka
Prof. Roshan Perera – Senior Lecturer, Department of Botany, Faculty of Natural Sciences, The Open University of Sri Lanka
Dr. Gihan Dahanayake – Senior Lecturer, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, The Open University of Sri Lanka
Mr. W.D. Manoj – Senior Lecturer, Department of Legal Studies, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, The Open University of Sri Lanka
Dr. Shyamali Weerasekara – Research Officer, National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA)

Invitation Committee

Eng. Shasika Premachandra – Academic Coordinator, Centre for Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development, The Open University of Sri Lanka

Decoration Committee

Refreshments Committee

Ms. Ruvini Gunarathna – Management Assistant, Centre for Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development, The Open University of Sri Lanka
Mr. H.V.M. Madushanka – Works Aide, Centre for Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development, The Open University of Sri Lanka

Field Tour Organizing Committee Chairs

Mr. W. D. Manoj – Senior Lecturer, Department of Legal Studies, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, The Open University of Sri Lanka

Dr. Ruminda Wimalasiri– Senior Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Technology, The Open University of Sri Lanka

Field Tour Organizing Committee

Eng. Sewwandi Fonseka – Demonstrator, Centre for Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development, The Open University of Sri Lanka

For more Information

📧 icms@ousl.lk

Ms. Gayani Dissanayake

Centre for Environmental Studies & Sustainable Development (CESSD)

Mobile : +94717238772

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