6.5.5 Water Conservation Programs and Community Engagement
1. Kursus Amalan Kelestarian: Program Pemuliharaan Air (14 May 2024)

The College of Sustainable Sciences and Environmental Engineering (COSCEM) UniMAP collaborated with the Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Air Negara (SPAN) to organize the Kursus Amalan Kelestarian: Program Pemuliharaan Air ke Arah Kelestarian Alam on 14 May 2024 at BK3 FKTE, UniMAP Pauh Putra Nature Campus.

Programme Objectives:

• Provide exposure to water-efficient products and demonstrate their advantages over conventional alternatives.
• Promote water conservation awareness among staff, community members, and local stakeholders.

Activities Included:

• Talks and presentations on water-efficient solutions
• Mini exhibition and product demonstrations for practical understanding

Participants: 97 individuals, including UniMAP staff, representatives from the Perlis Islamic Religious Affairs Department (JAIPs) (including mosque trustees), and school teachers from Perlis.

In conjunction with World Water Day, UniMAP organized the Sustainability Webinar Series 3/2024 titled:

“Program Pemuliharaan Air ke Arah Kelestarian Alam Sekitar.”

The webinar provided a platform for sharing knowledge and strategies on:

• Efficient water management
• Conservation practices for sustainable environmental management
• Raising awareness on SDG-aligned water sustainability initiatives

Impact and Alignment with SDG 6.5

These initiatives strengthen SDG Target 6.5, which emphasizes integrated water resources management and community participation. By engaging staff, local authorities, educators, and community representatives, UniMAP fosters a culture of water conservation and sustainability beyond the campus.
(More info: Kursus Amalan Kelestarian: Program Pemuliharaan Air, Sustainability Webinar Series 3/2024)

6.5.5 Knowledge Transfer: Algae Bloom Treatment and Removal

Collaborative Efforts to Address Algae Bloom

A UniMAP representative participated in the Knowledge Transfer: Brainstorming on Algae Bloom Treatment and Removal session, held at Kompleks Perbadanan Putrajaya.

Organised by the Environmental, Lakes, and Wetland Division of Perbadanan Putrajaya, the session brought together experts from across Malaysia, including consultants, researchers, and academics, to discuss strategies for mitigating algae bloom in freshwater ecosystems.

Objectives and Impact

The session focused on:

• Sharing knowledge on algae bloom treatment and removal
• Developing effective management strategies for freshwater ecosystems
• Strengthening inter-agency collaboration to enhance water security

This initiative highlights UniMAP’s commitment to integrated water resource management, knowledge exchange, and sustainable practices for maintaining healthy and resilient aquatic environments.

Alignment with SDG 6.5

The algae bloom knowledge transfer session aligns with SDG Target 6.5, emphasizing collaborative water management, stakeholder engagement, and capacity building to safeguard freshwater resources.
(More info: Knowledge Transfer: Brainstorming on algae bloom treatment and removal at Kompleks Perbadanan Putrajaya)