Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka: Conference on Traditional Knowledge Policy and its implications on biodiversity, agriculture and medicine

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Conference on Traditional Knowledge Policy and its implications on biodiversity, agriculture and medicine

The Sri Lanka Resource Centre for Indigenous Knowledge (SLARCIK) has joined with Institute of Biology, Media Resource Service of SLAAS and Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources in organizing a half a day conference on Traditional Knowledge Policy and its implications on biodiversity, agriculture and medicine.

The event is held on 24th of September, 2009 from 8.30 a.m to 12.30 p.m. at SLAAS, Vidya Mawatha, Wijerama Road, Col. 07 (next to Institute of Engineers and one block away from NIBM). Your participation in this event is most appreciated. The programme is attached herewith. Entrance is free. This is open to all.

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Objectives of the IOB

(a) To promote and advance the Science of Biology and its application in Sri Lanka.
(b) To advice the Government, and give counsel to public corporations, local bodies
and other institutions on all matters connected with the application of Biology to
the progress and development of the country.
(c) To promote acquisition, dissemination and interchange of biological knowledge by
i. Providing a forum for the presentation of original communications and discussions
ii. Establishing and maintaining libraries
iii. Publishing matters of interest to the profession of Biology and any other means.
(d) To promote education in Biology at all levels
(e) To promote, encourage and foster original research in Biology
(f) To ensure the maintenance of high standards in the professional activities and the
general conduct of its members
(g) To establish liaison with other scientific organizations
(h) To establish and enhance the status of the profession of Biology in Sri Lanka.