Research Group on Carbon and Climate Change (RCCC)
Department of Zoology and Environment Sciences
Publications
The Influence of Land Use and Land Cover changes on Formation and the Spatial Variability of Urban Heat Island in Colombo Metropolitan Area
Withana, P.M., Lokupitiya, E.Y.K. & Rajapaksha, I. (2023). The Influence of Land Use and Land Cover changes on Formation and the Spatial Variability of Urban Heat Island in Colombo Metropolitan Area. In the abstract book of 7th International Conference on Climate Change (ICCC) 2023 . Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Soil Carbon Stocks in Home gardens of Low Country Wet Zone, Sri Lanka: A Case Study in Kalutara District
Nilupuli M.D., Lokupitiya E. Y. K. (2023). Soil carbon stocks in homegardens of low country wet zone, Sri Lanka: A case study in Kalutara District: A pilot study [Abstract and oral presentation February 2023]. In: “7th International Conference on Climate Change 2023”
Prediction of perhead carbon footprint through mindfulness
Somarathne, E. A. S. K., Gunathunga, M. W., & Lokupitiya, E. (2023). Prediction of Per-Head Carbon Footprint through Mindfulness. In the abstract book of 7th International Conference on Climate Change (ICCC) 2023 (p. 61). Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Life Cycle Assessment of Conventionally and Organically Grown Pineapple in Gampaha District
Gunawardena, M.A., & Lokupitiya, E.Y.K. (2023). Life Cycle Assessment of Conventionally and Organically Grown Pineapple in Gampaha District. In proceedings of 27th International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2023 (pp 54). University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
Global Warming Potential and Soil Carbon Storage of Conventionally and Organically Grown Pineapple in Gampaha District of Sri Lanka
Gunawardena, M.A. & Lokupitiya, E.Y.K. (2023). Global Warming Potential and Soil Carbon Storage of Conventionally and Organically Grown Pineapple in Gampaha District of Sri Lanka. In book of abstracts of 7th International conference on Climate Change (ICCC). Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Estimation of Aboveground and Belowground Carbon Stocks in Homegardens of Low Country Wet Zone, Sri Lanka
Nilupuli M.D., Lokupitiya E. Y. K. (2023). Estimation of aboveground and belowground carbon stocks in homegardens of low country wet zone, Sri Lanka: A pilot study . In proceedings of 27th Annual International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2023 (pp 94). University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka.
Conversion of Marginalized Tea Lands into Timber Plantations and its Impact on Soil Organic Carbon Content: A Case Study in Central Highlands of Sri Lanka.
Rotawewa B. & Lokupitiya E.Y.K. (2023). Conversion of Marginalized Tea Lands into Timber Plantations and its Impact on Soil Organic Carbon Content: A Case Study in Central Highlands of Sri Lanka. In Proceedings of the 27th International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2023 (pp 112), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
Assessment of the Spatiotemporal Variability of Urban Heat Island Intensity in Colombo Metropolitan Area
Withana, P.M., Lokupitiya, E.Y.K., Rajapaksha, I. (2023). Assessment of the Spatiotemporal Variability of Urban Heat Island Intensity in Colombo Metropolitan Area. In Proceedings of the 27th International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2023 (pp 110), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
The Untold Capacity of Tropical Salt Marshes in Carbon Capture and Storage - A Case study Wedithalathivu Nature Reserve
Perera, N., Lokupitiya, E., Halwatura, D., & Udagedara, S. (2022). The Untold Capacity of Tropical Salt Marshes in Carbon Capture and Storage – A Case study Wedithalathivu Nature Reserve. Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Climate Change (ICCC).
The development of a tool to identify skilled meditators among meditation practitioners; ‘The University of Colombo Intake Interview to identify Skilled Meditators for scientific research (UoC-IISM)’
Outschoorn, N.O., Somarathne, E.A.S.K., Dasanayaka, H.M.N.N. ,Karunarathne, L.J.U., Vithanage, K.K., Dalpatadu, K.P.C., Lokupitiya, E., Gunathunga, M.W., Herath, H.M.J.C., Jayasinghe, S. & Dissanayake, W.D.N. (2022). The development of a tool to identify skilled meditators among meditation practitioners; ‘The University of Colombo Intake Interview to identify Skilled Meditators for scientific research (UoC-IISM)’. Journal of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 28(4), 708-717. https://doi.org/10.4038/jccpsl.v28i4.8542
Quantification Of Blue Carbon in Tropical Salt Marshes and Their Role in Climate Change Mitigation
Perera, N., Lokupitiya, E., Halwatura, D., & Udagedara, S. (2022). Quantification Of Blue Carbon in Tropical Salt Marshes and Their Role in Climate Change Mitigation. Science of The Total Environment, 153313, Impact Factor: 7.96 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.153313
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Carbon Dioxide Emissions in Colombo District, Sri Lanka (2010 - 2020)
Jayalath, J. P. P. M. N., Lokupitiya, E., and Halwatura, D., (2022). Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Carbon Dioxide Emissions in Colombo District, Sri Lanka (2010 – 2020). Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Climate Change (ICCC).
Exploring associations between meditation, being green and perceived quality of life
Somarathne, E. A. S. K., Lokupitiya, E., & Gunathunga, W. (2022). Exploring associations between meditation, being green and perceived quality of life. In proceedings of Colombo Medical Congress 2022. Colombo, Sri Lanka: Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. published the abstracts in Ceylon Journal of Medical Science, 59, pp.9–69. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/cjms.v59i0.5034.
Using Weather Patterns to Forecast Electricity Consumption in Sri Lanka: An ARDL Approach
Priyadarshana, A., Lokupitiya, R., Kuruppuarachchi, D., Lokupitiya, E. 2021. Using Weather Patterns to Forecast Electricity Consumption in Sri Lanka: An ARDL Approach. International Energy Journal 21(2): 257-268
Trends of Air Pollutants in Colombo City and Relationship with Meteorological Variables
Jegathesan, A., Lokupitiya, E., and Premasiri, S. (2021). Air Pollutants in Colombo City and Relationship with Meteorological Variables. Proceedings of International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches in Science. Faculty of Science, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Threshold rainfall ranges for Landslide Occurrence in Matara District of Sri Lanka and findings on Community Emergency Preparedness.
The Determination of Soil Organic Carbon Stocks in Salt Marshes at Northwest Coast of Sri Lanka
Perera, N., Lokupitiya, E., Halwatura, D., & Udagedara, S. (2021). The Determination of Soil Organic Carbon Stocks in Salt Marshes at Northwest Coast of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of SLAAS 77th Annual Scientific Sessions. Life and Earth Sciences category.
Species-Specific Allometric Relationships and Carbon Content of Succulent Salt Marsh Vegetation of Vidataltivu Nature Reserve
Perera, N., Udagedara, S., Halwatura, D., & Lokupitiya, E. (2021). Species-Specific Allometric Relationships and Carbon Content of Succulent Salt Marsh Vegetation of Vidataltivu Nature Reserve. Proceedings of International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches in Science. Faculty of Science, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Salinity Levels in Coastal Saline Paddy Areas of Jaffna and Mannar Districts
Vanthani A. S. A., and Lokupitiya, E., (2021). Salinity Levels in Coastal Saline Paddy Areas of Jaffna and Mannar Districts. Proceedings of International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches in Science. Faculty of Science, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Investigating quality of life and trait mindfulness of skilled meditators: a case-control study
Dasnayake, H. M. N. N., Somarathne, E. A. S. K., Outschoorn, Karunarathne, U., N.O., Vithanage, K. K., Dalpadadu, K. P. C., Gunathunga M. W., Herath, H. M. J. C., & Dissanayake, W. D. N. (2021). Investigating quality of life and trait mindfulness of skilled meditators: a case-control study. In Proceedings of Open University Research Sessions 2021 (p. 93). 17th September annual research virtual conference, Open University, Sri Lanka.
Institutional Role in Implementing Climate Action (SDG 13): A Case Study from the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Lokupitiya E. and Kariyawasam, M. 2021. Institutional Role in Implementing Climate Action (SDG 13): A Case Study from the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. University of Colombo Review 2(2), 162-170.
Handling climate change education at universities: an overview
Filho, W.L. et al.. 2021. Handling climate change education at universities: an overview. Environmnetal Sciences Europe 33 (1), 1-19.
Estimation of Soil Carbon Stocks of Urban Freshwater Wetlands in the Colombo Ramsar Wetland City and their Potential Role in Climate Change Mitigation
Does the quality of life connect with an individual’s nature connectedness and per capita greenhouse gas emission? A preliminary study.
Somarathne, E. A. S. K., Gunathunga M. W., & Lokupitiya, E. (2021). Does the quality of life connect with an individual’s nature connectedness and per capita greenhouse gas emission? A preliminary study. Conference proceedings of International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches in Science – 2021 (p 81). 24th – 26th November 2021, Faculty of Science, University of Colombo.
Book of Abstracts of 5th International Conference on Climate Change 2021(ICCC 2021)
Lokupitiya, E. (Editor-in-Chief). 2021. Book of Abstracts of 5th International Conference on Climate Change 2021(ICCC 2021). The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM). ISBN 978-955-3605-84-9
An Analysis of Temperature and Precipitation trends in Colombo and Nuwara Eliya Districts during the past 31 years (1989 - 2019)
Nuwanthi, N. A. and Lokupitiya, E. (2021). An Analysis of Temperature and Precipitation trends in Colombo and Nuwara Eliya Districts during the past 31 years (1989 – 2019). Proceedings of International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches in Science. Faculty of Science, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Adaptation and validation of the Connectedness to Nature Scale for the use in Sri Lanka
Somarathne, E. A. S. K., Lokupitiya, E., & Gunathunga M. W. (2021). Adaptation and validation of the Connectedness to Nature Scale for the use in Sri Lanka. In Proceedings of Open University Research Sessions 2021 (p. 91). 17th September annual research virtual conference, Open University, Sri Lanka.
The correlation of demographic factors with the skill level of meditators: A pilot study
Dasnayake, H. M. N. N., Somarathne, E. A. S. K., Outschoorn, N.O., Vithanage, K. K., Dalpadadu, K. P. C., Gunathunga M. W., Herath, H. M. J. C., Jayasinghe, K. S. A., & Disanayake, W. D. N. (2020). The correlation of demographic factors with the skill level of meditators: A pilot study. Book of abstracts. Open University Research Conference, 2020.Held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. P. 88.
Study protocol: Developing a validated tool to study Buddhist meditation experience which can be used in scientific studies
Somarathne, E. A. S. K., Lokupitiya, E., & Gunathunga, W. (2020). Study protocol: Developing a validated tool to study Buddhist meditation experience which can be used in scientific studies. Book of Abstracts. Colombo Medical Congress 2020. Colombo, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. P. 160