This list contains 15 entry(ies).
In this toolkit, we focus on both human (socioeconomic) and biophysical (ecological) aspects of monitoring. Socioeconomic monitoring normally focuses on peoples knowledge and attitude towards an ecosystem as well as their natural resource use and dependence.
Author(s):
- Sriskanthan, Gaya
- Emerton, L. (Lucy)
- Bambaradeniya, Channa N. B.
- Kallesoe, M. F.
- Ranasinghe, Thushara
Organization(s):
- IUCN, Ecosystem and Livelihoods Group, Asia
- UNEP
This technical report uses the framework of the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment to extend awareness on the value of coastal ecosystems, their products and services for human well-being (i.e.
Author(s):
- Kallesoe, M. F.
- Bambaradeniya, Channa N. B.
- Iftikhar, Usman Ali
- Ranasinghe, Thushara
- Miththapala, Sriyanie
Organization(s):
- IUCN, Ecosystem and Livelihoods Group, Asia
- Spain, Ministerio de Medio Ambiente
The Lao People's Democratic Republic lies at the heart the Mekong River basin. It has an abundance of natural resources including water, wetlands, forests and biodiversity.
Author(s):
- Bambaradeniya, Channa N. B.
- Dubeau, Pierre
- Friend, Richard
- Lazarus, Kate
- Sylavong, Latsamay
Organization(s):
- Environment Research Institute (ERI)
- IUCN Laos
- IUCN, Water and Nature Initiative (WANI)
- IUCN, Wetlands and Water Resources Programme
- Mekong Wetlands Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Use Programme
This publication will serve as a concise guide to the Sinharaja rainforest, by providing tips and advice to visitors, and information with regards to its cultural importance. Descriptions and checklists have also been provided for some of the plant and animal species found in this rainforest.
Author(s):
- Amarasinghe, Shalini
- Bambaradeniya, Channa N. B.
- Ekanayake, S. P.
Organization(s):
- IUCN Sri Lanka
- Netherlands, [Government]
Taxonomic research on the faunal groups of Sri Lanka has undergone tremendous growth since the 1990s, resulting in the discovery and scientific description of several new species.
Author(s):
- Bambaradeniya, Channa N. B.
Organization(s):
- IUCN Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka, Ministry of Environment, Biodiversity Secretariat
- Netherlands, [Government]
This paper presents the findings of a series of biodiversity assessments conducted in the Anawilundawa wetland sanctuary from September 2003-January 2004.
Author(s):
- Perera, M. S. J.
- Perera, W. P. N.
- Rodrigo, R. K.
- Ekanayake, S. P.
- Bambaradeniya, Channa N. B.
- Samarawickrama, V. A. P.
- Wickramasinghe, L. J. Mendis
The Lunama and Kalametiya lagoons are located on the southeastern coast of Sri Lanka. Part of the Dry Zone of the country, their importance led to their being designated in 1984 as a Sanctuary under the Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance.
Author(s):
- Ekanayake, S. P.
- Bambaradeniya, Channa N. B.
- Perera, W. P. N.
- Perera, M. S. J.
- Rodrigo, R. K.
- Samarawickrama, V. A. P.
- Peiris, T. N.
Author(s):
- Jayasinghe, Charmalee
- Ekanayake, S. P.
- Bambaradeniya, Channa N. B.
- Amarasinghe, Shalini
Author(s):
- Ekaratne, Kumudini
- Fernando, R. H. S. S.
- De Silva, Sanjiv
- Bambaradeniya, Channa N. B.
- De Silva, Darshani
Author(s):
- Bambaradeniya, Channa N. B.
- Ekanayake, S. P.
Author(s):
- Bambaradeniya, Channa N. B.
- Ekanayake, S. P.
- Kekulandala, L. D. C. B.
- Samarawickrama, V. A. P.
- Ratnayake, N. D.
- Fernando, R. H. S. S.
Author(s):
- Bambaradeniya, Channa N. B.
- Ekanayake, S. P.
- Fernando, R. H. S. S.
- Perera, W. P. N.
- Somaweera, R.
The Maduganga estuary and mangrove islets are a complex coastal wetland ecosystem situated in the southern part of Sri Lanka. Currently not a protected area, Maduganga has been recognised as a priority wetland for conservation because of its rich biodiversity.
Author(s):
- Bambaradeniya, Channa N. B.
- Ekanayake, S. P.
- Kekulandala, L. D. C. B.
- Fernando, R. H. S. S.
- Samarawickrama, V. A. P.
- Priyadharshana, T. G. M.
In 1990, the Bundala lagoons of Sri Lanka became the countrys first Ramsar site a wetland of international importance for migratory waterfowl. In 1992, Bundala was upgraded to a National Park.
Author(s):
- Bambaradeniya, Channa N. B.
Organization(s):
- IUCN Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka, Department of Wildlife Conservation
The South Asian region can be considered a herpetofaunal hotspot with its high degree of species richness and diversity of amphibian and reptilian fauna.
Author(s):
- Bambaradeniya, Channa N. B.
- Samarasekara, Vidhisha N.
Organization(s):
- IUCN Sri Lanka
- IUCN, Asia Regional Biodiversity Programme
