The ZeroPlastic Community of The Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) celebrated a significant milestone with its inaugural webinar, “Zale: Dive Deep into Sea Turtle Conservation and The Impact of Plastics on Sea Turtles,” held on June 30 at 7:00 PM. This event aimed to raise awareness about the urgent need for sea turtle conservation and the detrimental effects of plastic pollution on these gentle creatures.
The esteemed guest speaker, Mr. Thushan Kapurusinghe, Project Leader of the Turtle Conservation Project – Sri Lanka, delivered an insightful presentation highlighting the pressing challenges faced by sea turtles. He emphasized the critical importance of collective action to combat plastic waste and the vital role everyone can play in protecting marine life.
The organizing committee, led by Project Head K. G. Tiruni Erandi, showcased exceptional dedication, contributing significantly to the event’s success and underscoring their commitment to environmental advocacy.
The webinar attracted over 185 enthusiastic undergraduates from various universities, demonstrating a strong commitment to environmental conservation. Throughout the webinar, attendees were encouraged to participate actively, resulting in an engaging Q&A session that sparked lively discussion. Many attendees left the session inspired to implement changes within their communities and advocate for sustainable practices.
As the first-ever webinar the ZeroPlastic Community of OUSL organized, this event fostered awareness and laid a foundation for future initiatives to promote environmental stewardship. For those unable to attend, a recording of the event is available on the OUSL’s ZeroPlastic Community Facebook page.
Moving forward, the ZeroPlastic Community of The Open University of Sri Lanka is committed to continuing its vital work in environmental advocacy and fostering sustainable practices in Sri Lanka.
Organizing Committee Members of Zale Webinar…
– Tiruni Erandi: Guest Speaker liaison, Task Assignment, Google Form Management, Virtual Background Design, Event Coordination, Content Writing, Coordination of moderators.
– Dilrukshi Siriwardena: Oversight of tasks, Event Coordination, Delegate Handling, Content Writing, Coordination of moderators.
– Tharinduni Peramuna: Content writing and Coordination.
– Shehan Kaushalya: Coordination and Content Writing.
– Rohith Wijethunga: Flyer design and post-event video production.
– Vinindu Thamara: Video and slide creation for the webinar.
– Rivindu Yahampath: Webinar moderation.
– Tharushika Dulanjalee: Webinar moderation.
– Hashini Nishadi: Webinar moderation.
– Kavindu Sathsara: Webinar recording.
– Sahan Bandara: Public relations and recording.
– Maduwanthi Subhasinghe: Delegate handling and content writing.
– Saveesha Basnayaka: Delegate handling and content writing.
– Sugandika Dilrukshi: Coordination of moderators
– Lakmal Dissanayake: Content writing.
– Tashmila Savindi: Content writing.