University of Colombo Ranked Among the Top 300 Universities Globally in UI GreenMetric 2026
The 17th edition of the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2026 has been released, recognising universities worldwide for their commitment to sustainability and the development of greener, more sustainable campuses. This year’s theme, “Advancing Sustainable Campuses through Governance, Digitalisation, and Integrated Performance“, highlights the growing importance of integrating sustainability into university governance, operations, education and […]
Awareness Session on Green Building Concepts for University Staff – CEI
The Centre for Environmental Initiatives (CEI) successfully conducted an awareness session on Green Building Concepts for university staff on 13 August 2026, as part of its ongoing efforts to promote and integrate sustainable practices into University operations and development activities. The session was facilitated by two representatives from the Urban Development Authority (UDA) of Sri […]
University of Colombo Celebrates Environment Month 2026
Awareness Session on Green Procurement for University Staff – CEI
The Centre for Environmental Initiatives (CEI) conducted a webinar on Green Procurement for university staff on 8 April 2026 to promote sustainable purchasing practices across the university. The session was facilitated by Mr Priyanga Kirihena, Deputy General Manager of Supply Chain Operations at Siedles (Pvt) Ltd., who has over 34 years of professional experience and […]
Canteen and cleaning staff awareness sessions 2025/26
The Centre for Environmental Initiatives (CEI) continuously conducts awareness sessions for university canteen operators and cleaning staff, with a strong focus on reducing the use of polythene and single-use plastics within the university premises on December 31, 2025. These sessions emphasise practical alternatives, proper waste segregation, and environmentally responsible daily practices, while highlighting the environmental […]
Green Talk 2025 – Centre for Environmental Initiatives (CEI)
The Centre for Environmental Initiatives (CEI) hosted another insightful episode of Green Talk on November 20th, 2025, featuring Dr Inoka Suraweera as the esteemed guest speaker. Dr Suraweera is a Consultant Community Physician specialised in environmental and occupational health and serves as the National Programme Manager for Occupational and Environmental Health at the Ministry of […]
CEI Launches a series of workshops on Waste Management for University Staff
The Centre for Environmental Initiatives (CEI) successfully launched its inaugural Waste Management Workshop for university staff on Friday, October 31st, 2025. The full-day session, held from 8.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m., marked an important step toward fostering a sustainable and environmentally conscious university community. The workshop was strategically designed to address the diverse and complex […]
University of Colombo Leads the Way with “Digital Detox Drive” E-Waste Campaign
Navigating Environmental Sustainability for Higher University Rankings: Awareness Programme
The Center for Environmental Initiatives (CEI) conducted the World Environment Day 2024 awareness programme, titled “Navigating Environmental Sustainability for Higher University Rankings” with the participation of both staff and students. The online event was held on June 5th, 2024, hosted by Dr Chalaka Fernando, the Manager of the Environmental Management Plan at the Australian National […]
UOC Excels Globally: Secures Impressive Position in UI GreenMetric Award 2023
Canteen and Cleaning staff Awareness Sessions – CEI
The CEI conducts regular meetings with the cleaning and canteen staff to manage and maintain the quality of the university environment. The cleaning staff works closely with the CEI, supporting the maintenance and proper functioning of the waste storage centre. Canteen staff support the reduction of the polythene use by banning the issuing and use […]
Green Talk | “Sri Lanka’s potential for sustainable energy production”
On August 24th, 2023 the Center for Environmental Initiatives (CEI) hosted another enlightening episode of “Green Talk” on the 5th floor of the Information and Learning Centre of the Faculty of Science. Mr Harsha Wickramasinghe, the Deputy Director General (DSM) of the Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority, graced the occasion as the guest speaker. The […]
Let’s Make Our University Greener – Awareness Program
Sudden unexpected drop of air quality in Sri Lanka
National Building Research Organization (NBRO), Sri Lanka, has observed unhealthy air quality levels in many parts of Sri Lanka since the 7th & 8th of December 2022. The air quality index (AQI) in most parts of the country has been between 150 and 200. The unhealthy air quality observed has been attributed to a rise […]
UOC advances in the UI GreenMetric 2022
University of Colombo has been able to advance in its rank from 297 in 2021 to 262 in 2022, out of the 1050 universities which applied for the UI GreenMetric Award 2022. University has also been ranked 2nd among the Sri Lankan Universities, falling behind University of Kelaniya (no. 01). The University of Colombo applied […]
