Microplastics in Sri Lanka and Human Health I SLMA Pre-Congress workshop
Channel: Sri Lanka Medical Association
Date: 12/07/2020

The second pre-congress workshop of the SLMA highlights on Environment health, with an interactive discussion on ‘Microplastics in Sri Lanka and Human Health’, with the participation of the expertise on the topic. The aspects of Analysis of Microplastics in Sri Lankan waters, Marine pollution and its effect on the marine environment, Role of the Education Ministry and the Central Environment Authority on Microplastic/Single use plastics and Microplastic Removal From the environment are effectively addressed in this webinar.
Speakers:
Prof. A. Navaratnerajah, Chairman, National Aquatic Resources, Research and development agency
Mr. A.J.M. Gunasekara, Deputy General Manager, Marine Environment protection Authority
Dr. M.F.M. Fairoz, Dean, Faculty of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, Ocean University of Sri Lanka
Prof. Mahesh Jayaweera, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa
Mr. N.S. Gamage, Director(Investigations), Central Environmental Authority
Dr. Madura M. Wehella, Additional Secretary, Planning and Performance Review, Ministry of Education
Mr. Ranil Vitarana, Chief Innovation Officer, MAS Holdings