Organized by the
01 & 02 August, 2015 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.
Benefits of inland water resources, physicochemical and biological characteristics of reservoirs, streams and ground water systems, aspects of water pollution, health and social problems associated with water pollution, importance of water as a global resource, methods of water management and treatment, establishment of water management strategies and water commoditization. A special session will be devoted to present novel research results on chronic renal failure of unknown aetiology prevailing in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka.
Abstracts are invited on the topics outlined above. The deadline for submission of abstracts is 20th June, 2015
(includes proceedings, meals, tea and refreshments)
| Postgraduate Students/Undergraduate Students | LKR 1000/= |
| Other | LKR 2000/= |
| Postgraduate Students/Undergraduate Students | LKR 1500/= |
| Other | LKR 3000/= |
| SAARC Countries | USD 100 |
| Other Countries | USD 200 |
Dr. Sudharma Yatigammana
Department of Zoology,
Faculty of Science,
University of Peradeniya.
Phone: 081 239 4479
Email: sudharmay@sci.pdn.ac.lk
Mr. C. S. Wijesundara
Department of Zoology,
Faculty of Science,
University of Peradeniya.
Email: chaminda@hawaii.edu
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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Prof. H M D Namal Priyantha
Director/ PGIS