ABOUT CES
CES
was established in January 1998 by a group of interdisciplinary
researchers whose aim was to create an institute for participatory
eco-cultural development in Sri Lanka through research, education,
awareness and community development. CES is registered as a
Non-governmental research institute concerned with issues pertaining to
the present eco-cultural status of Sri Lanka and advocates sustainable
measures to suit the local environment and cultures. Collaborative
undertakings with other eco-culture friendly institutes will create an
extensive network to promote awareness and foster eco-cultural
development in Sri Lanka.
Objectives
- To conduct eco-cultural studies
- To conduct eco-cultural education, awareness and training programmes
- To establish and maintain an interpretation centre
- To promote environment-friendly local industries to assist local communities
- To promote non-destructive nature-based local enterprises
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consolidating the work programme, the field research base and
interpretation centre at Diyakapilla in Sigiriya established under the
project facilitates to promote opportunities in eco-cultural resource
documentation, provide experience in Dry Zone lifeways and training in
biodiversity monitoring techniques to students, researchers and other
stakeholders concerned with the conservation of eco-cultural diversity.
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