Radheeka Jirasinha
Researcher - Freshwater and Wetland Management
Areas of expertise
Ecosystems Agriculture Natural resource management Finance and investment for waterRadheeka worked as a consultant taking on different roles from research to project management, concept design and project evaluation for international organizations, including IFAD, IUCN, WorldFish, and GIZ, and for local consulting companies and organizations, such as BRT, SaMara, and SLEvA.
Current projects
Latest news for Radheeka Jirasinha
Can science and community save Jaffna’s groundwater?
From classrooms to wells, northern Sri Lanka’s communities are turning data into action, racing to save the groundwater that has sustained generations ...
Can constructed wetlands close the loop on wastewater?
As wetlands disappear, constructed alternatives are stepping in. In this feature story, we look at whether they can keep up ...
When we reimagine our relationship with wetlands both ecosystems and humans benefit
Many indigenous cultures and local communities around the world show us how to live with nature. When we understand the Rights of Nature – or wetlands – we have a ...
Why wetlands must be central to building hydrological resilience – beyond protection
At this year’s Ramsar Convention, IWMI and the Global Commission on the Economics of Water will champion wetlands as essential infrastructure for hydrological resilience ...
Towards a new generation of wetland stewards
Behavioural changes through wetland conservation and education are urgently required to alter the human-wetlands relationship ...
From wastelands to wetlands: The fight to save Sri Lanka’s natural flood buffers
IWMI researchers comment on the importance of preserving Colombo's wetland ecosystem as the city becomes more vulnerable to flooding ...
Youth for a water-secure world
It is important to recognize that young professionals can make contributions to issues usually considered “beyond their scope.” ...
“Revive and Restore Degraded Wetlands”, what will it take?
Wise use calls for balance between maintaining key wetlands functions while not unduly restricting wetlands’ use by millions of often poor people ...
Latest publications by Radheeka Jirasinha
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Policy and institutional study on the strategic role of water storage in Bhutan
International Water Management Institute | November 7th, 2025
Report
Policy and institutional study on the strategic role of water storage in Bangladesh
International Water Management Institute | June 25th, 2025
Report
Policy and institutional study on the strategic role of water storage in Nepal
International Water Management Institute | June 25th, 2025
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