01 / Purpose
Our Vision
To be the leading international platform driving transformative research and innovation in forestry and environmental science, fostering sustainable solutions that secure our planet’s natural resources for future generations.
31st International Symposium · 2027
Closing the Loop.
Circular Solutions for People and the Planet
Bring your research into the conversation. Join researchers, academics, professionals, policymakers and practitioners to explore circular solutions across forestry, environmental management and sustainable development.
31 years of environmental dialogue
Call for abstractsAbstract deadline 16 November 2026
Save the date26 – 27 February 2027
Meet us in Sri LankaUniversity of Sri JayewardenepuraNugegoda, Sri Lanka
Abstract deadline16 November 2026
Who we are
Three decades of ideas for our planet.
The International Forestry and Environment Symposium is South Asia’s oldest and longest-running symposium, organized by the Department of Forestry and Environmental Science at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
For three decades, this premier event has brought together researchers, professionals, policy makers and industry leaders to discuss the latest developments in forestry and environmental science, fostering innovation and collaboration in these critical fields.
South Asia’s longest-running Forestry and Environment Symposium
02 / Action
Our Mission
Serves as the premier platform for Natural Resources Management researchers to showcase cutting-edge research and engage with policy makers and industry leaders. We are committed to bridging academia and practice, ensuring scientific innovations drive sustainable environmental solutions globally.
Special Features
- Distinguished Keynote Speakers
- Interactive Workshops
- Poster Sessions
- Technical Field Visits
- Published Proceedings
- Networking Events
- Multi-Sectoral Approach
- Regional Significance
Publication Opportunities
- Journal of Tropical Forestry and Environment
- Symposium Proceedings
- Indexed Publications
Abstracts will be reviewed by a panel of experts; those selected will be published in symposium proceedings. Authors of the selected abstracts have the option to submit their full papers to The Journal of Tropical Forest and Environment. The journal has a double-blind peer-review process.
The conversations that matter
Nine tracks. One connected planet.
Find a home for your research across nine interconnected areas of forestry and environmental science.
Explore all sessions01
Forest and Natural Resource Management
Submission guidelines02Biodiversity Conservation and Management
Submission guidelines03Circular Economy, Waste Valorization and Pollution Control
Submission guidelines04Environmental Economics and Resource Management
Submission guidelines05Climate Change and Disaster Management
Submission guidelines06Biomass and Sustainable Energy
Submission guidelines07Sustainable Tourism
Submission guidelines08Sustainable Land Use and Urban Development
Submission guidelines09Environmental Policy and Governance
Submission guidelinesCall for abstracts · 2027
Bring your research into the conversation.
Share your findings, innovations and perspectives with a community working towards sustainable change.
Abstract deadline16 November 2026
Prepare your submission
Download symposium flyerYour next steps
Make a date with new ideas.
Plan your submission and your visit to the University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
View registration fees- 01Abstract deadline16 November 2026
- 02Early bird2 December 2026
- 03International Forestry & Environment Symposium26 February 2027 — 27 February 2027
Let’s close the loop. Together.