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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
Author(s):
- Edussuriya, C.H.
- Pathirage, Sandamali
Organization(s):
- IUCN Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka, Central Environmental Authority
- UNICEF
Organization(s):
- IUCN Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka, Central Environmental Authority
- UNICEF
Organization(s):
- IUCN Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka, Central Environmental Authority
- UNICEF
Author(s):
- De Silva, Kushani
- Mallawatantri, Ananda
- Rodrigo, Ajith
Organization(s):
- IUCN Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka, Central Environmental Authority
- UNICEF
IUCN Sri Lanka is the National Secretariat of Mangroves for the Future (MFF) regional initiative that is being implemented in the country since 2008.
Author(s):
- Ekaratne, Kumudini
- Mallawatantri, Ananda
- Vidanage, Shamen P.
Organization(s):
- IUCN Sri Lanka
- Mangroves for the Future
The hope is that this field guide, along with its companion, volume 1, will be useful resources for snorkelers, divers, and all those interested in marine life in expanding their knowledge on identification of species found in the reef habitats of Sri Lanka.
Organization(s):
- IUCN
- IUCN Sri Lanka
- Mangroves for the Future
Organization(s):
- IUCN Sri Lanka
- Mangroves for the Future
Using his marine experience of nearly four decades, the author has provided accurate descriptions of selected reef fishes, with precise illustrations by Shantha Jayaweera.
Organization(s):
- IUCN
- IUCN Sri Lanka
- Mangroves for the Future
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.
Organization(s):
- IUCN Sri Lanka
- Mangroves for the Future
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.
Organization(s):
- IUCN Sri Lanka
- Mangroves for the Future
Mangroves for the Future (MFF) is a partnership-based regional initiative promoting investments in coastal ecosystems that support sustainable development.
Author(s):
- Ekaratne, Kumudini
- Vidanage, Shamen P.
Organization(s):
- IUCN
- IUCN Sri Lanka
- Mangroves for the Future
This study documents the terrestrial and aquatic habitat types and floral and faunal species richness found in the Sampur area and current threats to biodiversity in the area.
Author(s):
- Wadugodapitiya, A.
- Weeratunga, Vimukthi U.
- Goonatilake, S. de A.
- Chandranimal, D.
- Perera, Nishan
- Asela, C.
This publication presents the findings of the physical, ecological, archaeological and socio-economic assessments of Delft Island; a map of Delft Island, illustrating its present land-use patterns, as well as areas that should, potentially, be earmarked for future development and conservation act
Author(s):
- Goonatilake, S. de A.
- Ekanayake, S. P.
- Kumara, T. P.
- Liyanapathirana, D.
- Weerakoon, D. K.
- Wadugodapitiya, A.
Organization(s):
- IUCN Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka, [Government]
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.
Organization(s):
- IUCN Sri Lanka
- FAO, Bay of Bengal Large Marine Ecosystem (BOBLME)
- Mangroves for the Future
- National Institute of Education, LK
This study, based on a colloquium, field assessments of development activities and technical analyses pertaining to barrier-built estuaries and lagoons, was inspired by the positive response to a preceding report captioned <a href=http
Author(s):
- Samarakoon, Jayampathy
- Samarawickrama, Saman
Organization(s):
- Mangroves for the Future
- IUCN Sri Lanka
This Manual presents a framework, includes technical material for raising awareness, and provides basic education on governance in the context of natural resources, and is designed to target a wide audience.
Organization(s):
- IUCN Sri Lanka
- United Kingdom, Department for International Development (DFID)
This study was inspired by observations and experiences from post-tsunami (2004) mangrove planting and restoration work in the country.
Organization(s):
- Mangroves for the Future
- IUCN Sri Lanka
- IUCN
- Norway, NORAD
- Wetlands International
- UNEP
- FAO
- CARE International
- UNDP
This booklet documents the achievements of selected projects of the Mangroves for the Future (MFF) Small Grants Programme in Sri Lanka, with emphasis on drawing lessons to improve future project performance.
Author(s):
- Mahindapala, Ranjith
- Ekaratne, Kumudini
This beautiful picture book is an effort to present a cross section of the activities recently implemented by IUCN Sri Lanka in encouraging wise use of natural resources in that country.
The goal of this toolkit is to help promote environmental stewardship and increase awareness of marine and coastal ecosystems among schoolchildren in Asia through the use of creative, investigative approaches.
Author(s):
- Hoon, Vineeta
- Kanvinde, Hemal
- Sriskanthan, Gaya
Organization(s):
- IUCN
- Centre for Action Research on Environment Science and Society (CARESS), IN
- Coral Reef Degradation in the Indian Ocean (CORDIO)
- IUCN Sri Lanka
- IUCN, Ecosystem and Livelihoods Group, Asia
- IUCN, Global Marine Programme
The Community Conservation Support Fund (CCSF) in Sri Lanka supports innovative, community-based and natural resources management initiatives with the help of small grants.
Author(s):
- Ekaratne, Kumudini
- Mahindapala, Ranjith
In the wake of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, four organizations, Both ENDS, World Wide Fund for Nature, Wetlands International and IUCN Netherlands Committee, implemented Green Coast: for nature and people after the tsunami, to assist the tsunamiaffected countries in Asia: India, Indonesia, Sr
Author(s):
- Ekaratne, Kumudini
- Vidanage, Shamen P.
Organization(s):
- IUCN
- IUCN Sri Lanka
- Wetlands International
- WWF
- Both ENDS, NL
Organization(s):
- IUCN Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources
The objective of these guidelines is to evolve a systematically designed common approach for rehabilitation of a vegetation buffer stable enough to absorb the devastating energy of natural disasters. These Guidelines provide implementers with a quick reference to the procedures.
The need to establish a coastal green belt following the post-tsunami scenario has led to unregulated rehabilitation work.
Following the magnitude of the destruction that resulted from the December 2004 tsunami there was an urgent need to draw up emergency strategies and action plans, in order to contain, and wherever possible to reverse, the adverse impacts on the environment, while at the same time continuing recon
Organization(s):
- IUCN Sri Lanka
- International Water Management Institute, LK
- Central Environmental Authority (CEA), LK
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 was prepared as part of a comprehensive, concerted and integrated effort at a national level to make a significant headway in Sri Lanka 's marine turtle conservation.
Organization(s):
- IUCN Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka, Department of Wildlife Conservation
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
This publication, which was prepared in Sinhala, provides a general introduction to an intergovernmental treaty, known as the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS), which aims to conserve terrestrial, marine and avian species.
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.
The ancient tank system supported peoples livelihoods in times of foreign invasions. These livelihoods were environment friendly, and had the capacity to feed many a generation who constructed them. Today, many rural people still use these tanks for irrigation and other purposes.
Author(s):
- Kallesoe, M. F.
- Perera, H. D. B. S.
- Vidanage, Shamen P.
Author(s):
- Jayasinghe, Charmalee
- Ekanayake, S. P.
- Bambaradeniya, Channa N. B.
- Amarasinghe, Shalini
In spite of the fact that Sri Lanka has a relatively high Human Development Index (HDI) overall, the majority of families living in coastal areas fall into the poorest category.
Being an island, Sri Lanka is rich in coastal and marine habitats. Sub-tidal habitats such as coral and rocky reefs are abundant, along with large soft bottom habitats.
Author(s):
- Perera, E. N. R.
- Weerakkody, P.
This publication presents the proceedings of the National Symposium on Wetland Conservation and Management held in 2003 in Colombo.
Author(s):
- Fernando, Malik
- Wijesundara, Siril
- Fernando, Suranjan
Author(s):
- Jayasinghe, Charmalee
- Vidanage, Shamen P.
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.
The Muthurajawela Marsh is part of an integrated coastal wetland system of high biodiversity and ecological significance. Yet it is subject to intense and growing pressures from urban, residential, recreational and industrial development.
Author(s):
- Emerton, L. (Lucy)
- Kekulandala, L. D. C. B.
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.
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