SDG 6 | CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION
[6.3] Water usage and care
[6.3.5] Water-conscious planting
1. Executive Summary
Water-Smart Landscaping at PTUK promotes the use of native plants, drought-tolerant species, and efficient irrigation systems to reduce water consumption across campus grounds. These efforts align with SDG6 by minimizing water demand and conserving freshwater resources. Students and staff participate in designing, installing, and maintaining water-smart gardens and green spaces. Outputs include reduced irrigation water use, demonstration projects, research reports, and community education on sustainable landscaping. Additional activities include competitions for students to propose innovative water-efficient landscaping designs and collaboration with local municipalities to promote green infrastructure.
SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation
2. Water-conscious planting – Activities
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01. Drought-Tolerant Campus Gardens
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The university’s agricultural department carries out research on drought-resilient plants. The scarcity of water in our area makes the identification and development of drought-tolerant plants vital. Therefore, staff are currently researching and experimenting with drought-tolerant plants. Planting native and low-water-demand species around campus by faculty and facilities staff reduces water use and leads to maintenance plans and educational signage. This supports conserving water resources. |
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02. Smart Irrigation Installation
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PTUK teaches and pilots water-efficient irrigation, reuse of treated water, and agricultural water-productivity improvements that reduce freshwater withdrawals and encourage circular resource use in agriculture and campus operations. Research on adaptation measures (drought management, efficient irrigation) strengthens local adaptation capacity and mitigation planning for water systems under climate change. Smart irrigation for campus landscaping optimizes water use, thus reducing water consumption, while data for analysis and student learning are collected. This contributes to promoting efficient water use. Automated drip and sensor-based irrigation systems reduce water consumption and provide research data and student training. This contributes to optimizing water use. |
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03. Student Landscaping Design Challenge
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Water-Smart Landscaping at PTUK promotes the use of native plants, drought-tolerant species, and efficient irrigation systems to reduce water consumption across campus grounds. These efforts align with SDG6 by minimizing water demand and conserving freshwater resources. Students and staff participate in designing, installing, and maintaining water-smart gardens and green spaces. Outputs include reduced irrigation water use, demonstration projects, research reports, and community education on sustainable landscaping. Additional activities include competitions for students to propose innovative water-efficient landscaping designs and collaboration with local municipalities to promote green infrastructure. A competition to develop water-efficient landscaping proposals leads to the design of prototypes, reports, and awareness campaigns. This supports promoting practical water conservation knowledge. |
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