International Symposium on Water Quality and Human Health

Challenges Ahead


Jointly organized by the

BOARD OF STUDY IN ZOOLOGICAL SCIENCES and ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE,
POSTGRADUATE INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE (PGIS), UNIVERSITY OF PERADENIYA,
SRI LANKA


in collaboration with the


Toyama Prefectural University, JAPAN,
Toyama National College of Technology, JAPAN


and

Basha Research Corporation, INDIA.


22 & 23 March 2012 at PGIS, University of Peradeniya, SRI LANKA

The purpose of the symposium is to provide a forum for analytical and solution-based discussions and to disseminate knowledge and exchange information regarding research activities and plans for studying the relationship between water resources, and environmental and anthropogenic activities with special emphasis on water pollution and effects on human health. Participants will include academics, scientists, engineers, managers, legislators, NGO representatives and policy makers involved in water, environment and water related health issues.

Inland waters of Sri Lanka play a major role in our economy by providing water for irrigation, power generation, inland fisheries, and also for supplying drinking water to community. Therefore the assurance of the quality of water has become an important task. Unfortunately water bodies are now under stress due to various threats from natural and anthropogenic sources. Hence the main objective of the symposium is to understand the current conditions of surface and groundwater of Sri Lanka with special emphasis on Dry Zone reservoirs, and mitigation efforts to control water pollution. Presentation of research on water quality and human health, and pollution control attempts conducted in other countries is also warmly welcome. The symposium will thus be a platform for creating partnerships in solving water pollution problems, environmental degradation and health risks affecting different communities in different regions of Sri Lanka and abroad. The symposium will also facilitate the sharing of experience of well known scholars and young scientists through presentations of scientific and technical papers and posters on research, planning research and developmental activities.

Topics to be Covered

  • Benefits of Inland Water Resources.
  • Physicochemical & Biological characteristics of the reservoirs, streams and groundwater systems of Sri Lanka.
  • Aspects of water pollution, health and social problems associated withwater pollution special emphasis to chronic reneal failure of unknown aetiology prevailing in the Nothe Central province of Sri Lanka.
  • Need for water management and methods of water management.
  • Practical side of establishing appropriate water management strategies.

Call for Abstracts

Abstracts are invited on the specific topics outlined above or any other aspect related to the main theme of the symposium. All accepted abstracts will be published as symposium proceedings. At least one author of each abstract should register for the symposium.

Important Dates

  • Abstract Submission Deadline: 10th February, 2012
  • Notification of Acceptance : 24th February, 2012
  • Registration Deadline: 1st March, 2012

Registration and Fees


(includes proceedings, meals, tea and refreshments)

Local ParticipantsRegistration Fee Late Registration
Postgraduate /Undergraduate Students LKR 1000/= LKR 1500/=
Others LKR 2000/= LKR 3000/=

International Participants

SAARC Countries USD 200 USD 300
Other Countries USD 300 USD 400

Symposium Coordinator

Dr. Sudharma Yatigammana

Department of Zoology,
Faculty of Science,
University of Peradeniya.


Phone: 081 239 4479

Email: sudharmay@sci.pdn.ac.lk

Symposium Co-coordinator

Mr. C. S. Wijesundara,

Department of Zoology,,
Faculty of Science,
University of Peradeniya.
Phone: 081 2394478

Email: chaminda@hawaii.edu

Download Documents

  • Symposium Proceedings
  • Guidelines for Preparation / Submission of Abstracts (MSWord) (PDF)
  • Registration Form – Local Participants ( MSWord) (PDF )
  • Registration Form – Foreign Participants ( MSWord) (PDF )
  • Symposium Registration Fees – Payment Details – Foreign Currency (MSWord) (PDF)


Completed registration forms with the fee (full payment) should be submitted to the Senior Assistant Registrar of the PGIS(Fax: 081 2389026).

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Sri Lanka.

Prof. B.S.B. Karunaratna
Director/ PGIS