CEPH | Research

The Centre for Planetary Health (CePH) at the University of Colombo conducts interdisciplinary research focusing on the intricate links between human and environmental health. CePH’s research aims to generate evidence-based solutions that promote sustainable and healthy lifestyles within the unique context of Sri Lanka.

  1. Digital Health Communication
  2. Climate Change and Nutrition
  3. Food Policy and Regulation
  4. School Health and Nutrition

Current Research Projects

  1. Promoting Planetary Health Diets through School Mid-day meals in Sri Lanka.
  2. Developing a Standard Operating Procedure for Integrating Multisector Data to Address Malnutrition in the Context of Climate Change.

Publications

  1. Madhuhansani M, Moulana RAR, Mubarak FS, Thoradeniya ST, De Lanerolle Dias M, Hewapathirana R, Sandaruwan KD, Pushpananda BHR, De Silva LNC. A Regulatory Compliance Platform to monitor the impact of food advertisements. PP37, presented at the Colombo Medical Congress 2024.