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Moratuwa — The Department of Languages successfully hosted the “Celebrating Earth Day 2026” webinar on May 7th, bringing together an esteemed panel of international and local experts to address critical environmental challenges. Organized by the Environmental Issues and Conservation Course, the event served as a premier platform for interdisciplinary dialogue and global academic collaboration.

The webinar featured a diverse lineup of distinguished speakers who shared insights on pressing ecological issues:

• Prof. Nidhi Nagabhatla (United Nations University – CRIS, Belgium) addressed the Global Water Crisis.
• Dr. Cecilia Soto (Universidad Mayor de San Andrés, Bolivia) presented on the Circular Economy and Wastewater.
• Dr. H.B. Jayasiri (Ocean University of Sri Lanka) discussed Oceans and Marine Pollution.
• Dr. Padmi Ranasinghe (United Nations University – CRIS) spoke on Environmental Frameworks.

Mr. Rathnayake, Head of the Department of Languages, delivered the opening welcome address. During his remarks, he introduced the ����ͷ�� and its academic specialties to the international speakers, positioning the university within a broader global context.

International visibility

The webinar also garnered significant international visibility. The event flyer was featured on the United Nations University-CRIS (UNU-CRIS) website, sharing the university’s initiatives with a worldwide audience.

This successful initiative highlights the Department of Languages’ expanding role in fostering global communication and addressing urgent socio-environmental issues beyond the traditional classroom.