Research Group on Carbon and Climate Change (RCCC)
Department of Zoology and Environment Sciences
Publications
Estimation of aboveground and belowground carbon stocks in urban freshwater wetlands of Sri Lanka
Climate-Smart Initiatives in Sri Lankan Agriculture Sector: Experience and Perspectives in Solar Powered Water Pumping for Sustainable Crop Production
The effects of incident microclimatic and soil parameters on the population sizes of selected tiger beetle species in Sri Lanka
Representing grasslands using dynamic prognostic phenology based on biological growth stages: 1. Implementation in the Simple Biosphere Model (SiB4)
Impacts of Weather Pattern Changes and the Ratio between Potential Evapotranspiration and Precipitation as a Drought Index on Tea Productivity in Selected Locations of Sri Lanka
Perera JKMCD and Lokupitiya E. 2019. Impacts of Weather Pattern Changes and the Ratio between Potential Evapotranspiration and Precipitation as a Drought Index on Tea Productivity in Selected Locations of Sri Lanka. Book of Abstracts. International conference on climate change (ICCC) 2019 held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. P. 19
Estimation of Aboveground and Belowground Carbon Stocks in Urban Freshwater Wetlands of Sri Lanka
Dayathilake DDTL and Lokupitiya E. 2019. Estimation of Aboveground and Belowground Carbon Stocks in Urban Freshwater Wetlands of Sri Lanka. Book of Abstracts. International conference on climate change (ICCC) 2019 held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. P. 6
Development of an Intake interview to recruit skilled meditators for a study to assess physiological effects of meditation
Dasnayake, H. M. N. N., Somarathne, E. A. S. K., Outschoorn, N.O., Vithanage, K. K., Dalpadadu, K. P. C., Karunarathne, L. J. U., Perera, S. A. S. K., Gunathunga M. W., Herath, H. M. J. C., Hadunnetti, S. M., Lokupitiya, E., Jayasinghe, K. S. A., & Disanayake, W. D. N. (2019). Development of an Intake interview to recruit skilled meditators for a study to assess physiological effects of meditation. Book of Abstracts. Annual scientific sessions of the Physiological Society of Sri Lanka 2019. Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. P.24.
Development of an Intake interview to identify skilled meditators for scientific research
Outschoorn, N.O., Somarathne, E. A. S. K., Dasnayake, H. M. N. N., Vithanage, K. K., Dalpadadu, K. P. C., Karunarathne, L. J. U., Perera, S. A. S. K., Gunathunga M. W., Herath, H. M. J. C., Hadunnetti, S. M., Lokupitiya, E., Jayasinghe, K. S. A., & Disanayake, W. D. N. (2019). Development of an Intake interview to identify skilled meditators for scientific research. Book of Abstracts. 5th International Buddhist Conference (IBC 2019). Anuradhapura, Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka. P.67.
Buddhist Meditation Experience Questionnaire (BMEQ): A preliminary tool to describe Buddhist meditation experience
Somarathne, E. A. S. K., Lokupitiya, E., & Gunathunga, W. (2019). Buddhist Meditation Experience Questionnaire (BMEQ): A preliminary tool to describe Buddhist meditation experience. Book of Abstracts. 5th International Buddhist Conference (IBC 2019). Anuradhapura, Bhiksu University
of Sri Lanka. P.187
Book of Abstracts of 3rd International Conference on Climate Change 2019 (ICCC 2019)
Lokupitiya, E. (Editor-in-Chief). 2019. Book of Abstracts of 3rd International Conference on Climate Change 2019 (ICCC 2019). The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM). ISBN 978-955-3605-25-2
Ratio between potential evapotranspiration and precipitation as a drought index and impacts on rubber yield in Sri Lanka
Wijayarathne D.N., Lokupitiya E., Silva T.U.K., (2018) Ratio between potential evapotranspiration and precipitation as a drought index and impacts on rubber yield in Sri Lanka. Book of Abstracts. 2nd International Conference on Climate Change (ICCC 2018) held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. p. 19
Impacts of climate change on paddy yields and fate of rice residues in different climatic zones of Sri Lanka
Somarathne E.A.S.K., Lokupitiya E., (2018) Impacts of climate change on paddy yields and fate of rice residues in different climatic zones of Sri Lanka. Book of Abstracts. 2nd International Conference on Climate Change (ICCC 2018) held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. P. 27
Impact of university waste management practices on Greenhouse Gas emissions at landfill sites
Kariyawasam M., Lokupitiya E., (2018) Impact of university waste management practices on Greenhouse Gas emissions at landfill sites. Abstract presentation at the 2nd International Conference on Climate Change (ICCC 2018) held in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Impact of extreme weather events on coconut productivity in three climatic zones of Sri Lanka
Pathmeswaran, C., Lokupitiya, E., Waidyarathne, K. P., and Lokupitiya, R. S. 2018. Impact of extreme weather events on coconut productivity in three climatic zones of Sri Lanka. European Journal of Agronomy 96: 47-53
Financial and environmental overview on solar powered water pumping system for agriculture in Sri Lanka
Rotawewa B., Lokupitiya E., (2018) Financial and environmental overview on solar powered water pumping system for agriculture in Sri Lanka. Abstract presentation at the 2nd International Conference on Climate Change (ICCC 2018) held in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Evaluation of the environmental and economic performances of three selected textile factories in Biyagama Export Processing Zone, Sri Lanka
Shiwanthi, S., Lokupitiya, E. and Peiris, S. 2018. Evaluation of the environmental and economic performances of three selected textile factories in Biyagama Export Processing Zone, Sri Lanka. Environmental Development 27: 70-82.
Energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions associated with tea and rubber manufacturing processes in Sri Lanka
Vidanagama, J., and Lokupitiya, E. 2018. Energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions associated with tea and rubber manufacturing processes in Sri Lanka. Environmental Development 26: 43-54
Determining the best agricultural management practices for salt affected coastal paddy soils in Sri lanka considering net Greenhouse Gas emission along with other socioeconomic benefits
Archana, A.S., Lokupitiya E., Sirisena D.N., Senevirathne G., (2018) Determining the best agricultural management practices for salt affected coastal paddy soils in Sri lanka considering net Greenhouse Gas emission along with other socioeconomic benefits. Book of Abstracts. 2nd International Conference on Climate Change (ICCC 2018) held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. P. 75.
Coastal salinity intrusion and food security in South Asia: best management practices with greenhouse gas benefits
Lokupitiya, E., Agrawal, M., Vathani, A., Ahamed, T., Mustafa, N., Ahmad, B., Pandey, D., Seneviratne, G., Paustian, K. 2018. Coastal salinity intrusion and food security in South Asia: best management practices with greenhouse gas benefits. In: Claudia Heidecke, Hayden Montgomery, Hartmut Stalb, Lini Wollenberg (Eds.), Volume of Abstracts. p. 75.
Book of Abstracts of the International Conference on Climate Change - 2018 (ICCC 2018)
Lokupitiya, E. (Editor-in-Chief). 2018. Book of Abstracts of the International Conference on Climate Change- 2018 (ICCC 2018). The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM). ISBN 978-955-4903-94-4
Assessment of the sustainability and effectiveness of the existing solid waste management regulations and practices in Colombo municipality with reference to Greenhouse Gas mitigation
Fernando K.M.S.R., Lokupitiya E., (2018) Assessment of the sustainability and effectiveness of the existing solid waste management regulations and practices in Colombo municipality with reference to Greenhouse Gas mitigation. Book of Abstracts. 2nd International Conference on Climate Change (ICCC 2018) held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. P. 16
The impact of drought on coconut productivity in Sri Lanka. Neela Haritha: The Climate Change Magazine of Sri Lanka
Pathmeswaran C., Lokupitiya E., Waidyarathne KP. 2017. The impact of drought on coconut productivity in Sri Lanka. Neela Haritha: The Climate Change Magazine of Sri Lanka. Vol. II, 119-122 pp
Reducing fossil fuel burning and CO2 emissions in textile industry: low carbon technologies and strategies. Neela Haritha: The Climate Change Magazine of Sri Lanka.
Shiwanthi S., Lokupitiya E, Pieris E. 2017. Reducing fossil fuel burning and CO2 emissions in textile industry: low carbon technologies and strategies. Neela Haritha: The Climate Change Magazine of Sri Lanka. Vol. II, 58-64pp.
New distributional record of Cylindera (Olygoma) paradoxa (W. Horn, 1892) (Coleoptera: Cicindellidae) in Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka
Thotagamuwa, A., Dangalle, C., Lokupitiya, E., Pallewatta, N., Wijerathne, T. 2017. New distributional record of Cylindera (Olygoma) paradoxa (W. Horn, 1892) (Coleoptera: Cicindellidae) in Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka. Checklikst 13(3): 2027.
Estimation of Asian and Global Carbon Fluxes Using Maximum Likelihood Ensemble Filter (MLEF)
Perera, K.M.P., Lokupitiya, K.M.P., Zupanski2, D., Denning3, A.S. , Meegama, R.G.N., Lokupitiya, E.Y.K., Patra, P.K. 2017. Estimation of Asian and Global Carbon Fluxes Using Maximum Likelihood Ensemble Filter (MLEF). Book of Abstracts. International Conference on Climate Change- 2017 (ICCC 2017) held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. P 10.
Effects of Topography and Microclimate variables on Nematode abundance in a High Grown Tea Plantation of Nawalapitiya
Kosvinna K, Lokupitiya E (2017) Effects of Topography and Microclimate variables on Nematode abundance in a High Grown Tea Plantation of Nawalapitiya. Book of Abstracts. International Conference on Climate Change- 2017 (ICCC 2017) held in February 16-17, Colombo, Sri Lanka. p 42.
Determining the Reduction of Fossil Fuel Burning and CO2 Emissions in Textile Industry of Sri Lanka through Sustainable Energy Use
Shiwanthi B.K.S., Lokupitiya E., Peris S. (2017). Determining the Reduction of Fossil Fuel Burning and CO2 Emissions in Textile Industry of Sri Lanka through Sustainable Energy Use. Proceedings of the 22nd International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2017. p 36.
Conference Proceedings of the International Conference on Climate Change- 2017 (ICCC 2017)
Lokupitiya, E. (Editor-in-Chief). 2017. Conference Proceedings of the International Conference on Climate Change- 2017 (ICCC 2017). The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM). ISBN 978-955-3605-25-2
Comparison of Energy Usage and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Associated with Tea and Rubber Manufacturing Processes in Sri Lanka
Vidanagama, J., Lokupitiya, E., 2017. Comparison of Energy Usage and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Associated with Tea and Rubber Manufacturing Processes in Sri Lanka. Book of Abstracts. International Conference on Climate Change- 2017 (ICCC 2017) held in February 16-17, Colombo, Sri Lanka. p 31.
Book of Abstracts of the International Conference on Climate Change- 2017 (ICCC 2017)
Lokupitiya, E. (Editor-in-Chief). 2017. Book of Abstracts of the International Conference on Climate Change- 2017 (ICCC 2017). The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM). ISBN: 978-955-4903-66-1