The Institute of Environmental Professionals Sri Lanka (IEPSL)

The Institute of Environmental Professionals Sri Lanka (IEPSL) stands as the premier professional body dedicated to upholding the highest standards in environmental practice and sustainability. Established in 2006 through Cabinet Paper and later incorporated by an Act of No. 30 of 2010, IEPSL has played a pivotal role in shaping environmental governance in Sri Lanka.

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The Institute was formed to bridge the gap in professional representation for environmentalists, ensuring the dignity and regulation of the field while extending services for the benefit of the public.

IEPSL operates with a well-structured institutional framework that fosters professional excellence, environmental advocacy, and robust corporation. The Institute is chaired by its 16th President, Mrs. Shiranee E. Yasaratne, and is supported by a dynamic leadership team comprising the President-elect, Immediate Past President, two Vice Presidents, Vice President, Honorary Secretary, Treasurer and Editor along with its governing council which consists of 25 members.

Vision and Mission

Vision: A vibrant body of outstanding environmental professionals contributing effectively to the advancement of the field of environment and resolving contemporary environmental challenges. Mission: To protect the dignity and recognition of the profession through education, research, and the application of scientific knowledge while maintaining high standards in environmental management practices. IEPSL strives to maintain high professional standards among its members to enhance environmental protection, conservation, and sustainable management practices across Sri Lanka. Environmental professionals affiliated with IEPSL are expected to uphold ethical integrity, honesty, and a commitment to natural resource conservation. They are held to the highest professional standards, ensuring that their actions align with global sustainability principles.

To effectively implement its objectives, IEPSL operates through several standing committees:

• Marketing and Communication Committee – Manages outreach and public relations.