NCPC Ignites Sustainability Momentum with the Official Launch of the 3rd International Conference & NCP Awards 2025

In a major step towards promoting sustainable industrial growth, the National Cleaner Production Centre (NCPC), Sri Lanka officially launched the 3rd International Conference on Resource Efficiency and Circular Economy and the NCP Awards 2025 at a press briefing held at Cinnamon Lakeside, Colombo. The two flagship events, which are being organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, will take place on 6th November 2025 at the Cinnamon Lakeside, Colombo. The aim is to strengthen the transition of Sri Lanka towards a resource-efficient, low-carbon and circular economy.

Addressing the gathering Mrs. Thilaka Jayasundara, Secretary to the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, mentioned that cleaner production is a strategic path towards sustainability, competitiveness, and resilience.  She appreciated the efforts of NCPC to create learning opportunities and bridging the gap in awareness among many local industries with such international engagements. NCPC Chairman Gamini Gunasekera noted that the conference is timely and essential for knowledge exchange and building industry capacity. Briefing the audience on the 3rd International Conference on Resource Efficiency and Circular Economy, CEO Samantha Kumarasena highlighted the significance of participating international experts at the conference, who will bring cutting edge knowledge and proven strategies from around the world to benefit Sri Lankan industries. Participants would not only gain insights through keynote presentations but also have the rare opportunity to engage directly with those global resource persons during the parallel roundtable sessions. He further stated that the sessions would cover vital areas such as: Energy and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Management, Sustainable Consumption and Production, Circular Economy & Waste Management and Chemicals Management.

The NCP Awards 2025 grand ceremony will be followed by the International Conference at the same venue in order to recognize and reward outstanding organizations demonstrating excellence in environmental sustainability and cleaner production practices. Applicants will be assessed across different enterprise categories with awards presented at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Certificate of Merit levels. The selection will follow a rigorous, transparent evaluation process, including onsite assessments by an expert judging panel, ensuring fairness, credibility, confidentiality of information and recognition of genuine sustainability efforts.  Prof. Ananda Jayawardena, former Vice Chancellor of the University of Moratuwa, who will be chairing the Panel of Judges, comprehensively explained the transparency of the stringent and independent selection process. 

Mr. Sujith Gunawardena, Director- INSEE Eco-cycle Lanka (Pvt) Ltd- Platinum Sponsor, Mr. Sohan Fernando, Vice President/Regional Business Head- Colombo Region, Hatton National Bank- Silver Sponsor, and Mr. Roshan Rajadurai, Hayleys Plantations- Partnership Sponsor reaffirmed their support for promoting sustainable industrial practices in Sri Lanka.

NCPC invites industries, policymakers, academics, and environmental professionals to join hands in shaping a more sustainable and circular future for the country.

Conference Registrations and award applications are now open.  Please visit our website www.ncpcsrilanka.org