National Conference on role of chemists in achieving sustainable development goals

The Institute of Chemistry has organised a National Conference on “The Role of Chemists in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals” to be held at the Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research and Training Institute (HARTI), Colombo on 1st, 2nd, 5th and 9th June, 2023.

This event will bring a common platform to share valuable experiences and knowledge of several eminent Chemists, University Academics in chemistry and related fields, Industrialists and as well as representatives of relevant Ministries, Departments and other Statutory organisations, on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), proclaimed by the UN.

Theme of Seminar One, on 1st June 2023, will be on Achieving Health and Wellness for Sustainable Development: Role of Health Sector Policymakers. Director General of Health Services, Dr Asela Gunawardena, will deliver the keynote address.

Seminar Two on the Sustainable Agriculture, Food Security and Food Safety: Role of Agriculture/Nutrition and Food Sector Policymakers will be held on 2nd June 2023. The keynote speech on Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security: Ensuring access to healthy and nutritious food for all will be delivered by Prof. Terrence Madhujith of the Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya.

Seminar Three on Industrial Development for Sustainable Development: Role of Industrial Policymakers will be held on 5th June 2023. The keynote speech on Sailing in the Storm: Opportunities and Challenges in Chemical-related Industry in Sri Lanka will be delivered by Dr. Piyal Ariyananda, Head, Global Innovations at Stretchline Holdings Ltd.

Seminar Four on 9th June 2023 will be on Chemical Education and Research for Sustainable Development: Role of Educational Policymakers. The keynote speech on Chemistry Education for Sustainable Development – Challenges Ahead will be delivered by Prof. Deepthi Bandara, Professor Emeritus, University of Peradeniya.