NASTEC

Young Scientists Forum (YSF) Chapter E-book 2023 - Calling for Book Chapters

The Young Scientists Forum (YSF) is one of the consultative fora established by the National Science and Technology Commission (NASTEC) to engage with young scientists on matters pertaining to improvement of Science, Technology and Innovation sectors in Sri Lanka.

The YSF is in the process of publishing a chapter e-book as one of its key activities for the third consecutive year in 2023. The main objective of this e-book is to make a comprehensive review of the information available on identified topics and to identify policy gaps. Based on the review, recommendations for policy implementation/interventions and new policy areas will be highlighted to incorporate scientific aspects into policy formulation and implementation process while creating a space for the young scientists to become part of the policy making process.

Topic of the E-book: Climatic Changes, impacts, vulnerability, mitigation and adaptations; Sri Lankan Perspective

YSF is pleased to invite book chapters for given topics as per given Author Instructions which can be downloaded from below link. Please refer the attached flyer for more information and send your book chapters to n.gunathilaka@kln.ac.lk (cc to ysfnastec@gmail.com) on or before given deadlines.

15 August 2023- Submit the title and brief outline

15 September 2023- Submit the full chapter

For more information; please contact n.gunathilaka@kln.ac.lk (071 390 6822)

Author Instructions         
Chapter Outline Template         
Word Template