Workshop and Mangrove Tree Planting Program

In response to the growing need for environmental awareness and conservation, the Centre for Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development (CESSD) of The Open University of Sri Lanka, in collaboration with the Department of Coast Conservation and Coastal Resource Management and Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, organized a workshop and Mangrove Tree Planting Program on 26 September […]

Beach Clean-up Program – Ambakandawila Beach (Chilaw)

On September 26, 2025, a beach cleanup was conducted at Ambakandawila Beach in Chilaw as part of the Less Plastic Policy initiative. The event saw the participation of around 150 individuals, including university students, staff from Cinnamon Hotels, and staff from Coast Conservation and Coastal Resource Management Department (CCD).Together, they successfully collected approximately 15-20 kg […]

Uplifting Environmental Sustainability for Better University Rankings in Sri Lanka

The Institute of Environmental Professionals Sri Lanka (IEPSL), in collaboration with the Centre for Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development (CESSD) of the Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL), successfully held the official launching ceremony of the report titled “Uplifting Environmental Sustainability for Better University Rankings in Sri Lanka.” The event took place on 25th September […]

Post-Conference Workshop – International Conference on Mangrove for Sustainability 2025

On July 26, 2025, to mark World Mangrove Day, the International Conference on Mangrove for Sustainability (ICMS) concluded with an engaging post-conference workshop held in Pambala, Sri Lanka. The event brought together a diverse group of local and international experts, including the renowned mangrove scientist Prof. K. Kathiresan, to explore collaborative approaches to mangrove conservation. […]

Workshop on “Understanding Plastics and Solutions for a Sustainable Future

The Centre for Environmental and Sustainable Development (CESSD) organized a workshop titled “Understanding Plastics and Solutions for a Sustainable Future” on June 5, 2025. This workshop was held in celebration of World Environment Day and took place at the Faculty of Health Sciences Auditorium. The event was conducted in collaboration with the Institute of Environmental […]

Workshop on University Rankings

The Centre for Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development (CESSD) of the Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL), together with Institute of Environmental Professionals Sri Lanka (IEPSL), hosted a two-day workshop titled “Uplifting Environmental Sustainability Performances to Increase University Ranking” on February 20–21, 2025, at the Open University of Sri Lanka in Nawala.The key resource person […]