- Date: April 25, 2023
- Location: Sapphire Meeting Rooms, Courtyard by Marriott, Colombo
- Participants: CSL-CER, University of Ruhuna, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology (SCSIO), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)
- Theme: Marine Sustainable Development
- Objectives:
- Facilitate discussions on crucial marine sustainable development topics.
- Address pressing challenges in oceanology, environmental research, and climate change.
- Activities:
- Meaningful discussions on key topics.
- Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
- Key Topics:
- Indo-Pacific Ocean variability and its environmental impacts.
- Environmental issues and corresponding remedial measures.
- Opening Ceremony:
- Signing of MOU between Prof. Chaolun Li (SCSIO) and Prof. Sujeewa Amarasena (Vice Chancellor, University of Ruhuna).
- Significance of the MOU:
- Strengthens the relationship between the institutions.
- Establishes joint research collaborations.
- Fosters partnerships in areas of mutual interest.
