International Conference on Mangroves for Sustainability

3rd International Conference on Mangroves for Sustainability

 

ICMS – 2025

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Colombo, Sri Lanka

22nd – 24th, July 2025

sustainability

🔴 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.

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.
Abstract Template

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.
Extended Abstract Template

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

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Submit Your Extended Abstract

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Submit Your Camera-Ready Copy

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Submit your Presentation and Video

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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

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

Foreign

Normal 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

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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