Research Group on Carbon and Climate Change (RCCC)
Department of Zoology and Environment Sciences
Publications
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
Best management practices with low greenhouse gas emissions for salinity management in paddy soils of south asia
Lokupitiya, E., Agrawal, M., Pandey, D., Ahamed, T., Mustafa, R.N., Sirisena. D.N., Seneviratne, G., Udagedara, S., & Paustian. K. (2017). Best management practices with low greenhouse gas emissions for salinity management in paddy soils of south asia. Book of Abstracts. International Conference on Climate Change- 2017 (ICCC 2017) held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. p. 14.
Assessment of the impact of extreme weather events on coconut productivity in selected locations of Sri Lanka
Pathmeswaran C., Lokupitiya E., Waidyarathne K.P. 2017. Assessment of the impact of extreme weather events on coconut productivity in selected locations of Sri Lanka. Book of Abstracts. International Conference on Climate Change- 2017 (ICCC 2017) held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. P 16.
Topographical Effects on Soil Carbon in a High Grown Tea Plantation of Nawalapitiya
Kosvinna K, Lokupitiya E (2016) Topographical Effects on Soil Carbon in a High Grown Tea Plantation of Nawalapitiya. Proceedings of the 21st International Forestry and Environment Symposium, Sri Lanka. p109.
Tiger beetles (Coleoptera: Cicindelidae) of Sri Lanka’s Coastal Zone: Present Distribution and Diversity
Thotagamuwa A, Dangalle C.D, Pallewatta N, Lokupitiya, E. Tiger beetles (Coleoptera:
Cicindelidae) of Sri Lanka’s Coastal Zone: Present Distribution and Diversity. 2016. Sri Lanka
Iournal of Marine Environmental Sciences, Marine Environment Protection Authority, Sri
Lanka
Selection of tiger beetle species as potential bioindicator organisms for coastal ecosystems of Sri Lanka
Thotagamuwa A., Dangalle C.D., Pallewatta N. and Lokupitiya E. 2016. Selection of tiger beetle species as potential bioindicator organisms for coastal ecosystems of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium of the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. pp. 295.
Found after 107 years: rediscovery of an endemic tiger beetle jansenia laeticolor w. Horn (Coleoptera: Cicindelidae) in Sri Lanka
Thotagamuwa, A., Sumanapala, A., Dangalle, C., Pallewatta, N., Lokupitiya, E. 2016. Found after 107 years: rediscovery of an endemic tiger beetle jansenia laeticolor w. Horn (Coleoptera: Cicindelidae) in Sri Lanka. Cicindela 48(3-4): 77
Energy Usage and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Associated with Tea Manufacturing Process in Sri Lanka
Vidanagama, J., Lokupitiya, E.Y.K., 2016. Energy Usage and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Associated with Tea Manufacturing Process in Sri Lanka. Proceedings Annual Research Symposium University of Colombo, Colombo, 2016. P 297.
Country-specific emission factors for methane emission from enteric fermentation: a case study from a non-annex 1 country. Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka
Lokupitiya, E. 2016. Country-specific emission factors for methane emission from enteric fermentation: a case study from a non-annex 1 country. Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka. 44(2), pp.137–144
Comparison of tiger beetle (Coleoptera: Cicindelidae) diversity in four protected areas in different climatic zones of Sri Lanka
Thotagamuwa A., Dangalle C.D., Pallewatta N., Lokupitiya E., Sumanapala A. and Ranasinghe R.H.T. 2016. Comparison of tiger beetle (Coleoptera: Cicindelidae) diversity in four protected areas in different climatic zones of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the International Research Sessions of the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. pp. 330
Carbon and Energy Fluxes in Cropland Ecosystems: A Model-Data Comparison
Lokuptiya, E. et al. 2016. Carbon and Energy Fluxes in Cropland Ecosystems: A Model-Data Comparison. Biogeochemistry, 129(1), 53-76. DOI 10.1007/s10533-016-0219-3
Assessment of Rate of Change in Soil Carbon Stock in Tea Plantations in Sri Lanka
Vidanagama, J., Lokupitiya, E. Y. K., 2016. Assessment of Rate of Change in Soil Carbon Stock in Tea Plantations in Sri Lanka. Center for Environmental Studies of the University of Peradeniya, Kandy
A preliminary survey of the occurrence of tiger beetle species (Coleoptera, Cicindelidae) in the Jaffna Peninsula of Sri Lanka
Thotagamuwa A., Wijerathna T., Dangalle C.D., Pallewatta N. and Lokupitiya E. 2016. A preliminary survey of the occurrence of tiger beetle species (Coleoptera, Cicindelidae) in the Jaffna Peninsula of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 36th Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. pp. 50.
Tiger beetles of Sri Lanka’s coastal zone: Distributional changes and habitat preferences
Thotagamuwa A., Dangalle C.D., Pallewatta N. and Lokupitiya E. 2015. Tiger beetles of Sri Lanka’s coastal zone: Distributional changes and habitat preferences. Proceedings of the Second National Symposium on Marine Environment, Marine Environment Protection Authority, Colombo, Sri Lanka. pp. 16-17.
New records of an endemic tiger beetle species, Cylindera (Ifasina) waterhousei (Coleoptera, Cicindelidae) from Kalutara District, Sri Lanka
Thotagamuwa A., Dangalle C., Pallewatta N. and Lokupitiya E. 2015. New records of an endemic tiger beetle species, Cylindera (Ifasina) waterhousei (Coleoptera, Cicindelidae) from Kalutara District, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Twentieth International Forestry and Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayawardenapura, Sri Lanka. pp. 130.