CAS, IAW, Pera University discuss collaboration
View(s):The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), the International Water Association (IWA), and the University of Peradeniya have discussed future collaboration and the progress of the Joint Research and Demonstration Center (JRDC).
The potential for strengthening cooperation among the university, CAS, IWA, and the Ministry of Water Supply, particularly in developing joint research programmes and advancing collaboration in water and environmental research, were highlighted.
Discussions also focused on the role of the UOP–JRDC as a regional focal point, the proposed establishment of a permanent institutional framework for JRDC through a dedicated Act, and ensuring long-term financial sustainability through government support and a multi-source funding approach.
The meeting addressed key research priorities including water quality improvement, pollution control, and expansion into broader environmental areas such as air, soil, and marine.
The CAS–IWA delegation was led by Prof Min Yang, Director, Center for Overseas Environmental Technology Cooperation, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, CAS, and Prof Kala Vairavamoorthy, Chief Executive Officer, IWA.
University of Peradeniya Vice Chancellor Terrence Madhujith led the university delegation.
Prof Sanjeewa Malaviarachchi, Director, International Relations Office, Prof Anil Wasantha Kalupahana, Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Prof B M N W B Balasooriya, Director, Postgraduate Institute of Science, Dr Madhubhashini Makehelwala, Acting Director, JRDC, Prof Gamini Rajapakse, Chairman-Research Committee of the JRDC, Dr Suchitra Weragoda, Former Acting Director-JRDC, Dr U K P S Sanjeevani, Scientist, JRDC, Waruni Edirisooriya, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Management, and Thushanika Pakkiyarasa, Project Manager, International Relations Office also were associated with the discussions.
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