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Dilip Sirisena

Dilip Sirisena

Project Steering Committee member

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Founder "Walks & Experiences" and Tourism Activities Host for "CliMates Tours"

  • Education

    • London Chamber of Commerce & Industry Examination

      2009 - 2009
      Diploma in Advertising, Selling & Sales Management Marketing and Advertising Pass

    • Goethe Institut, Berlin, Germany

      2006 - 2006
      Deutsch Als Fremdsprache German Completed the C 1.1 at the Berlin Goethe Institut

      Activities and Societies: Cultural Studies Programme, Tandem Programme Completed the C 1.1 German Language Course

    • Goethe Institut, Colombo

      2002 - 2005
      M-1 Completed German Language Pass

      Two & half-year study.

    • University of Colombo

      1996 - 2000
      Bachelor of Science Biological Sciences

      Activities and Societies: *Membership in Parisarikayo environmental protection movement *Member of the Rowing Team *Vice Captain of the Elle Team Completed the Bachelor of Science degree (General) course

    • Nalanda University

      2020 - 2022
      Master's of Science Ecology and Environment Studies

    • St. Aloysius'​ College

      1979 - 1987
      Secondary School Education Science, Mathematics, Sinhalese, English, Social Studies, Buddhism, Drawing, Pass

      Activities and Societies: Literature, Swimming, Buddhist Society, Science Society G.C.E. O/L and G.C.E. A/L

    • Nalanda University

      2020 - 2022
      Master's of Science Ecology and Environment Studies

    • Tribhuvan University

      2009 - 2011
      Master of Arts (M.A.) Social Sciences (Conflict, Peace & Development Studies) 2.93

      Activities and Societies: Attended the Master's in Conflict, Peace and Development Studies (CPDS); 02 year full-time programme with research and coursework, as a full--scholarship holder. The purpose of my integrating with this programme was to get a deep understanding about conflict studying theories which lead to cope with environmental conflicts prevalent in Sri Lanka. It is a collaborative programme between University of Tribhuvan of Nepal, University of Ruhuna of Sri Lanka and Eastern University of Sri Lanka. The programme was funded by University of Life Sciences of Norway.

    • Goethe Institut Indien

      2005 - 2005
      M-2 German Language Pass

      Activities and Societies: Took part in the Poetry Slam (Dichterwettstreit) programmes Completed the B2 German Languge Course at Max Mueller Bhavan (Goethe Institut), Pune.

    • Contemporary Technology University

      2022 - 2023
      Master of Science - MS Digital Marketing GPA 3.67

  • Experience

    • Environmental Protection Youth

      Jan 1997 - Oct 2001
      Project Steering Committee member

      Type of InstitutionNon-Governmental OrganisationPostProject Steering Committee memberNature of DutiesBasic field investigations and manoeuvring of the ongoing activities of the following projects in Ambalangoda region: 1. Protection of the endemic black monkey2. Protection of the traditional "Kolum" arts3. Waste recycling & production of compost fertilizer4. Protection of wetland biodiversity 5. Bamboo tree plantation & reinforcement of sides of canals for flood controlling6. Protection of 79 threatened herbal species used in the local medicine Show less

    • Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

      Mar 2000 - Jun 2000
      Temporary Demonstrator

      Nature of DutiesElaborate theories for the 1st year undergraduates at the practical sessions of the Zoology; November, 2011 onwards

    • Field Ornithology Group (FOGSL)

      Aug 2000 - May 2002
      Media & Educational Officer-Project

      Nature of DutiesOrganising workshops and exhibitions for school children across Sri Lanka on bird studying and environmental conservation; Preparing documents, books, leaflets and brochures and translation of documents related to the above theme

    • Socio-Economic & Environmental Development Institute

      Sept 2000 - Dec 2001
      Project Steering Committee member

      Type of InstitutionNon-Governmental OrganisationPostProject Steering Committee member-Rural Water Supply & Sanitation projectNature of DutiesBasic field investigations, Environment relation conflict observation

    • Community Fort Foundation

      Aug 2001 - now
      President

      This is a non-profit organisation work for environmental protection as well as socioeconomic-cultural-and-political uplift of rural and urban general public and communities. My duty is to plan and manage projects and researches pertinent to this philosophy. I represent the the organisation in communication and at public events.Our organisation depends on VOLUNTEER TOURISM, conducted together with Cli-Mates Tours, as the source of funds.

    • National Plant Quarantine Service, Department of Agriculture, Sri Lanka

      May 2002 - Oct 2004
      Research Assistant - Parthenium Histerophorus biologically controlling project

      To research on biologically controlling of Parthenium histerophorus weed

    • Jetwing Travels

      Aug 2004 - Oct 2021
      National Tourist Guide Lecturer (German & English Speaking/Free Lance)

      Ushering tourists to archaeologically, culturally, naturally and aesthetically important sites; Explaining them importance about such sites, incidents and events; facilitating them to enjoy the uniqueness of Sri Lanka with a pleasant image of the country and its people; Coordinating the administrative and accommodation arrangements between the tourists, travel agent and hospitality agents from the arrival to the departure of tourists.

    • SurfCity Inn

      May 2006 - Oct 2009
      Eco Tourism Promotional Officer (Free Lance)

      Nature of Duties: Preparing, correspondence & promotion of Ecotourism & Round Tour packages; Handling field tours; Launching conservation activities with collaboration of the "Unawatuna Tourism Development Association"

    • Centre for International Affairs, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka

      May 2006 - Jun 2007

      Lecturing in ecotourism - as a mode of peace and sustainable development Teaching Basic German Grammer & Speaking to the Science Faculty and Agriculture Faculty students

      • Visiting Lecturer for the NORMA collaborative study programme with Norway

        Jan 2007 - Jun 2007

      • Visiting Instructor in German language

        May 2006 - Apr 2007

    • Southern Development Authority, Sri Lanka

      May 2007 - Oct 2007
      Resource Person & Consultant - Kiralakele Ecotourism Development Project

      Basic field investigations, Eco-lodges Planning, Ecotourism activities planning, Environment related conflicts alleviation

    • National Cleaner Production Centre (NCPC), Sri Lanka

      Apr 2009 - Oct 2010
      Resource Person (Free Lance)

      NCPC is a National NGO, a member of UNIDO/ UNEP Global Network of National Cleaner Production Centres.Nature of my Duties there were: Writing a Book on 3R Concept and Preparing 15 Posters to convince people regarding Solid Waste Management steps and their importance for the existence.

    • Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism & Hotel Management

      Dec 2010 - May 2011
      Visiting Lecturer in German

      This is the national institute for training youth in the Hotel Management industry. My duty was: to develop basic German knowledge in its Certificate Level and Management Course students

    • Vocational Training Authority, Sri Lanka

      Dec 2011 - Mar 2012
      Visiting Lecturer in German

      Delivering basic German knowledge (pertinent to A1 & A2 levels) in Certificate Level students

    • Servisco Holdings (Pvt) Limited,

      Jan 2012 - Dec 2012
      Environmental Expert

      Strategic planning of the Solid Waste & Sewage Management, Pest Controlling and Landscaping missions at household and corporate levels to be eco-friendly.

    • Green Holidays

      Oct 2013 - Oct 2021
      National Tourist Guide Lecturer (German & English Speaking/Free Lance)

      Ushering tourists to archaeologically, culturally, naturally and aesthetically important sites; Explaining them importance about such sites, incidents and events; facilitating them to enjoy the uniqueness of Sri Lanka with a pleasant image of the country and its people; Coordinating the administrative and accommodation arrangements between the tourists, travel agent and hospitality agents from the arrival to the departure of tourists.

    • CliMates Tours

      Jun 2016 - Mar 2017
      Climate-Justice Tourism Consultant (Free Lance)

      Formation of the creative ideology of Climate-Justice Tourism; designing climate-justice tourism activities and itineraries; writing of the website contents for CliMates Tours' website: www.climatestours.com, including: Volunteering Tours, Eco-Village Tours, CoolLeisure Tours, etc

    • Pepper Life

      Mar 2017 - Oct 2021
      National Guide & Tourist Operations Manager

      Organising and conducting comprehensive destination experiencing programmes for tourists around Galle city of Sri Lanka, such as Galle Fort Walk (http://www.pepper.life/experience/battles-and-bastions/) to explore the historical, archaeological & biodiversity perspectives of the Portuguese-Dutch fortress belongs to the 16th-19th Centuries and the Low Country Tea Plantation Visit (http://www.pepper.life/experience/a-southern-blend/).

    • Nalanda University

      Oct 2020 - now

      • Student-MSc. in Ecology and Environment Studies

        Oct 2020 - now

      • Reading for the MSc. in Ecology and Environment Studies

        Oct 2020 - now

    • Climates Tours

      May 2022 - now

      I am designing and conducting comprehensive destination experiencing programmes for tourists around Galle City of Sri Lanka. My "Galle Fort Walks" programme helps tourists explore the historical, archaeological, cultural, and biodiversity perspectives of the Portuguese-Dutch-origin fortress of Galle belongs to the 16th-19th Centuries. The "High Tea in Low Country" programme is trekking in an excellent tea plantation within a 12 km distance from Galle Fort, including tasting a cup of the strongest tea in Sri Lanka. My "Divine Galle" activities orient to exploring Buddhist temples occupying panoramic positions in Galle City. Show less

      • Host-Galle Fort Walks

        Jun 2022 - now

      • Tourism Activities Host for "CliMates Tours"

        May 2022 - now

    • Walks & Experiences

      Jan 2024 - now
      Founder

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Dilip

      Griffith University

    • National Tourist Guide Lecturer Lisence

      Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority
      Dec 2023

  • Volunteer Experience

    • President

      Issued by Community Fort Foundation
      Community Fort FoundationAssociated with Dilip Sirisena