On the 26th of July 2025, the Lanka Mangrove Museum proudly celebrated International Mangrove Conservation Day with a special event bringing together local and international participants dedicated to environmental protection.
Prof. Kathiresan – India
Prof. L. P. Jayatissa
Mr. Rosan Perera
Dr. Leela Batuwita
Several Divisional Secretaries
Dr. Jagath Gunawardena
Youth Society for Wildlife Conservation
Women’s groups
University students
Government officials
Members of Children’s Environmental Societies
Other invited groups
A special highlight of the event was a donation of books to the museum library by the Lions Club of Colombo, supporting the educational mission of the museum.
Throughout the day, a series of presentations and discussions were held by experts under various themes related to mangrove conservation, biodiversity, and sustainable ecosystem management. These sessions enriched the knowledge of all attendees and emphasized the vital role mangroves play in climate resilience and coastal protection.
The event served not only as a platform for knowledge-sharing but also as an inspiration for future actions in mangrove restoration and environmental education. The Lanka Mangrove Museum continues its mission to be a center for awareness, research, and community engagement in protecting Sri Lanka’s valuable mangrove ecosystems.
