Week 9 of SUSTAIN: ON CAMPUS OBSERVATION

 As usual, today consist of tasks and also lecture,

This is the content of our lecture today

Summary of IIUM Sustainable Campus Initiatives

• Sustainable Campus Definition: There is no universally accepted definition; it generally emphasizes the integration of environmental, economic, and social dimensions to create a balanced and sustainable environment.

• Key Indicators: The sustainability of a campus can be measured through various indicators, including infrastructure, energy consumption, waste management, water usage, transportation systems, educational programs, and research initiatives.

• Projects:

  • Food Waste Composting: This initiative aims to reduce the costs associated with waste management while minimizing the environmental impact of food waste by converting it into compost.

  • Groundwater Concession: This project explores the potential of utilizing groundwater as an alternative water source, contributing to water sustainability on campus.

  • myTREEvolution: A tree planting initiative designed to support national reforestation efforts and enhance biodiversity on campus.

• Community Engagement: The campus promotes sustainability through various campaigns and programs that encourage student and staff participation, fostering a culture of social responsibility and environmental stewardship.

Task Of Today "Campus Observation"

Kroni IT on the road!!

Three Insightful Lessons:

1. Promoting Eco-Friendly Transportation

   IIUM main road provides 3 lanes which is including a lane, for cars, bicycle and beam. This innovation encourages students to use bicycles and beam as their main transportation to class. This will reduce the carbon emissions that produced the cars and motorcycles produce a more healthy environment to the campus. However, in current situations the usage of cars and motorcycles still abundant in IIUM campus.

2. Efficient space utilisation

   The three lanes, help students who riding bicycles and beam to Kuliyyah, to have more space for them to freely use the roads. This provides comfort and convenient to them. During the current situation, the usage of car and motorcycles are still more relevant than bicycles and beam, if IIUM successfully encourages students to use those, the traffic will be more smoother.

3. Building Sustainable Culture

   This conversion of main roads is a big start to encourage the students to start shifting their minds towards sustainability to produce a more carbon free environment in our IIUM campus.

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