The thematic publication for 2019/2020 was launched at the Inauguration of the 40th Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology on 25th September 2020. The book titled, “Adapting to climate change: a Sri Lankan perspective” discusses current trends and provides recommendations for diverse sectors such as agriculture, health, food security, and local policy. The Sri Lankan context presented in the publication attempts to fill a lacuna in this field and thereby provide pertinent information to local stakeholders.