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.
Mangrove Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
Pollution and Challenges in Mangrove Ecosystem
Mangroves in Climate Resilience and Disaster Risk Reduction
Sustainable Livelihoods and Community Engagement on Mangroves
Technological Innovations and Strategies for Mangrove Conservation and Management
Carbon Sequestration and Blue Carbon for Economic Sustainability
Geo-Mangroves: Mapping, Modeling, and Monitoring
Full papers should be submitted electronically as Word documents via the MS Conference Management Toolkit (CMT). The full paper should not exceed six pages, including figures, tables, and references. Full Papers must comply with the following:
Registration for the International Conference on Mangroves for Sustainability will open on July 1, 2025. Authors are required to pay the registration fee using the provided account details. Registration must be completed via the Google link available on the conference website. The deadline for registration is July 15, 2025.
General Registration = Rs. 5000.00
Student Registration = Rs. 3000.00
Early Bird Registration = Rs. 3500.00
General Registration = USD 200
Online participants = USD 50
Early Bird Registration = USD 100
Prof. Sevvandi Jayakody – Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
Prof. Bandunee Athapattu – The Open University of Sri Lanka
Prof. K. Kathiresan – Annamalai University, India
Prof. Roshan Perera – The Open University of Sri Lanka
Dr. Gihan Dahanayake – The Open University of Sri Lanka
Prof. Terney Pradeep Kumara – University of Ruhuna
Dr. Yohan Mahagamage – The Open University of Sri Lanka
Dr. Prasad Senadheera – Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR)
Dr. M.G. Manoj Prasanna – Ministry of Environment, Sri Lanka
Dr. Shyamali Weerasekara – National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA)
Dr. Utchimahali Mariappan – MS Swaminathan Research Foundation, India
Dr. Buddhika Madurapperuma – The Open University of Sri Lanka
Dr. Sandun Bandara – The Open University of Sri Lanka
Mr. W. D. Manoj – The Open University of Sri Lanka
Dr. K.O.L. Chaathurika Karunanayake – The Open University of Sri Lanka
Dr. Uthpala Jayawardana – The Open University of Sri Lanka
Dr. Ganila Paranavithana – The Open University of Sri Lanka
Mr. S.A.D. Senanayaka – The Open University of Sri Lanka
Dr. Chamila Dias – The Open University of Sri Lanka
Eng. S. Himanujahn – University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Dr. Chamila Dias – The Open University of Sri Lanka
Dr. K.A.J.M. Kuruppuarachchi – The Open University of Sri Lanka
Dr. K.A.J.M. Kuruppuarachchi – The Open University of Sri Lanka
Dr. Mihiri Seneviratne – The Open University of Sri Lanka
Dr. Tharangi Herath – The Open University of Sri Lanka
Dr. Ujitha Abeywickrema – The Open University of Sri Lanka
Prof. G.T. Madhubhashini Hewage – The Open University of Sri Lanka
Dr. Ruminda Wimalasiri – The Open University of Sri Lanka
Mr. S.A.D. Senanayaka – The Open University of Sri Lanka
Eng. Sampath Wickramasinghe – The Open University of Sri Lanka
Mr. Chanaka Weerasekara – The Open University of Sri Lanka
Dr. Ruminda Wimalasiri – The Open University of Sri Lanka
Mr. W.D. Manoj – The Open University of Sri Lanka
Ms. Gayani Dissanayake – The Open University of Sri Lanka
Acknowledgment
The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft and they bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support.
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Ms. Gayani Dissanayake
Conference Coordinator
Contact No: +94 11 288 1423
Email: icms@ou.ac.lk
Centre for Environmental Studies & Sustainable Development (CESSD)
The Open University of Sri Lanka
Nawala, Nugegoda
Sri Lanka
Contact No: +94 11 288 1423
Email: cessd@ou.ac.lk