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This list contains 13 entry(ies).

IUCN Publication

Conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity in the islands and lagoons of northern Sri Lanka

After the 30-year long civil war was over, the Government of Sri Lanka commenced an accelerated programme to develop the Northern Province. If not carefully planned, such a programme will result in the loss of biodiversity and the consequent loss of services that ecosystems provide humans.

Author(s):

  • Weerakoon, Devaka
  • Goonatilake, S. de A.
  • Wijewickrama,Tharanga
  • Rajasuriya, Arjan
  • Perera, Naalin
  • Kumara, T. P.
  • De Silva, Gyan
  • Miththapala, Sriyanie
  • Mallawatantri, Ananda

Organization(s):

  • IUCN Sri Lanka
Publication Year: 
2020
IUCN Publication

Tidal flats

This booklet is an attempt to redress the lack of general knowledge on tidal flats and create awareness about their importance and the current threats facing these little-known ecosystems. 

Author(s):

  • Miththapala, Sriyanie

Organization(s):

  • IUCN Sri Lanka
  • Mangroves for the Future
Publication Year: 
2013
IUCN Publication

Lagoons and estuaries

Coastal lagoons and estuaries, lying at the boundary between ocean and land, house a unique mosaic of habitats, giving rise to high species diversity and the creation of ecotones. They are also ecologically and economically important ecosystems that provide many ecosystem services.

Author(s):

  • Miththapala, Sriyanie

Organization(s):

  • IUCN Sri Lanka
  • Mangroves for the Future
Publication Year: 
2013
IUCN Publication

The Gulf of Mannar and its surroundings : a resource book for teachers in the Mannar District

Increasing incidence and intensity of natural disasters and climate change are having over-arching impacts on the environment. Sustainable development is being undermined. Ecological services and their indirect economic values are frequently omitted from assessments.

Author(s):

  • Miththapala, Sriyanie

Organization(s):

  • IUCN Sri Lanka
  • FAO, Bay of Bengal Large Marine Ecosystem (BOBLME)
  • Mangroves for the Future
  • National Institute of Education, LK
Publication Year: 
2012
IUCN Publication

Integrating environmental safeguards into disaster management : a field manual. Volume 3 : tools, techniques and relevant resources

Increasing incidence and intensity of natural disasters and climate change are having over-arching impacts on the environment. Sustainable development is being undermined. Ecological services and their indirect economic values are frequently omitted from assessments.

Author(s):

  • Miththapala, Sriyanie

Organization(s):

  • IUCN, Ecosystem and Livelihoods Group, Asia
Publication Year: 
2009
IUCN Publication

Integrating environmental safeguards into disaster management : a field manual. Volume 2 : the disaster management cycle

Increasing incidence and intensity of natural disasters and climate change are having over-arching impacts on the environment. Sustainable development is being undermined. Ecological services and their indirect economic values are frequently omitted from assessments.

Author(s):

  • Miththapala, Sriyanie

Organization(s):

  • IUCN, Ecosystem and Livelihoods Group, Asia
Publication Year: 
2008
IUCN Publication

Integrating environmental safeguards into disaster management : a field manual. Volume 1 : reference material

Increasing incidence and intensity of natural disasters and climate change are having over-arching impacts on the environment. Sustainable development is being undermined. Ecological services and their indirect economic values are frequently omitted from assessments.

Author(s):

  • Miththapala, Sriyanie

Organization(s):

  • IUCN, Ecosystem and Livelihoods Group, Asia
Publication Year: 
2008
IUCN Publication

Linking coastal ecosystems and human well-being : learning from conceptual frameworks and empirical results

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
Publication Year: 
2008
IUCN Publication

Seagrasses and sand dunes

Seagrass meadows and sand dunes are lesser known coastal ecosystems that are located landward from coral reefs and sometimes seaward from mangroves.

Author(s):

  • Miththapala, Sriyanie

Organization(s):

  • Germany, Ministry of the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety
  • IUCN, Ecosystem and Livelihoods Group, Asia
Publication Year: 
2008
IUCN Publication

Coral reefs

Corals are a vital component of marine ecosystems. They provide food and protection for a huge variety of fish and marine life; are crucial to sustaining livelihoods among coastal populations; and a key mechanism for ensuring the protection of low-lying coastal areas.

Author(s):

  • Miththapala, Sriyanie

Organization(s):

  • IUCN, Ecosystem and Livelihoods Group, Asia
Publication Year: 
2008
IUCN Publication

Mangroves

Mangroves are among the most important ecosystems on the planet. They provide food and protection for a huge variety of marine and land-based species, sustain livelihoods of coastal populations, and provide protection from ocean swell and extreme weather events.

Author(s):

  • Miththapala, Sriyanie

Organization(s):

  • IUCN, Ecosystem and Livelihoods Group, Asia
Publication Year: 
2008
IUCN Publication

A strategy for addressing issues of aquatic invasive alien species in the Lower Mekong Basin

Like most natural ecosystems across Asia, the wetlands in the Lower Mekong Basin (LMB) are under threat from various human activities and from invasive alien species (IAS).

Author(s):

  • Miththapala, Sriyanie

Organization(s):

  • IUCN
  • IUCN, Ecosystem and Livelihoods Group, Asia
Publication Year: 
2007
IUCN Publication

Conserving medicinal species : securing a healthy future

Wild plant species are used for medicine in most countries of the world.

Author(s):

  • Miththapala, Sriyanie

Organization(s):

  • IUCN, Ecosystem and Livelihoods Group, Asia
  • IUCN, Asia Regional Office (ARO)
  • IUCN
Publication Year: 
2006