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USU Implements Watershed Management Strategy Based on Local Aquatic Biodiversity By combining local biodiversity data, geospatial ecosystem modelling, and practical watershed activities such as river care and community outreach, Universitas Sumatera Utara demonstrates how a university can turn research into a living watershed strategy. 30 September 2024
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USU Implements Sustainable Water Extraction Technologies On and Off Campus Through continuous innovation, infrastructure investment, and policy support, Universitas Sumatera Utara is reinforcing its position as a leader in sustainable campus management. The university’s experience shows how technology, clear regulation, and awareness‑raising can work together to safeguard vital water resources for future generations. 25 September 2024
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Universitas Sumatera Utara Tracks Water Consumption to Improve Resource Efficiency Through continuous infrastructure development, the use of appropriate technologies, and the active involvement of its academic community, USU demonstrates institutional leadership in responsible water management. The university’s integrated approach, which combines conservation, reuse, and data-based monitoring, aligns with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6: Clean Water and Sanitation and helps ensure that water is managed as a renewable and sustainable resource within the campus ecosystem. 15 September 2024
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Universitas Sumatera Utara Empowers Local Communities Through Water Management Education Through consistent engagement and inclusive learning approaches, USU’s water‑related education programmes help build local capacity for effective water resource management. Communities are encouraged and supported to adopt sustainable practices in their own neighbourhoods, whether by improving household sanitation, reducing pollution, or managing local water sources more wisely. 13 September 2024
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USU Implements Water Quality Standards to Safeguard Ecosystems and Community Well-being By implementing comprehensive water-quality standards, Universitas Sumatera Utara ensures that its campuses remain living examples of ecological balance—protecting ecosystems, preserving community well-being, and advancing SDG 6 and SDG 15 for a cleaner, greener future 04 September 2024
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Universitas Sumatera Utara Engages Local Communities in Water Preservation Efforts USU’s sustainability research provides a strong foundation for its community programmes. Studies on pollution prevention, irrigation optimisation, and household‑level conservation technologies are translated into training modules and outreach materials for community partners. 18 August 2024
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USU Utilises Retention Pond as Rainwater Harvesting System to Minimise Water Usage By combining retention ponds, rainwater harvesting, wastewater reuse, strategic planting, and water‑efficient technologies, USU ensures that its landscaping contributes not only to campus aesthetics but also to long‑term ecological sustainability and climate resilience. 03 August 2024
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USU Empowers Local Communities Through Freshwater Conservation Education By improving irrigation efficiency and reducing chemical runoff, USU’s programmes help prevent pollution of rivers and other freshwater bodies that eventually flow into coastal and marine ecosystems. Cleaner freshwater flows mean less nutrient loading and contamination in estuaries, coral reef areas, and coastal fisheries. 18 July 2024
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Universitas Sumatera Utara Implements Processes to Prevent Polluted Water Discharge USU’s water quality monitoring laboratories further strengthen this system by supporting academic research, environmental management courses, and early detection of pollution indicators. The combination of physical infrastructure and academic expertise enables the university to respond quickly if any potential water quality threats are detected. 10 July 2024
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Green the Coast, Green the Nation with IKA-USU SUMUT The Rector of the Universitas Sumatera Utara, Prof. Dr. Muryanto Amin, S.Sos., M.Si., represented by the Secretary of the Universitas Sumatera Utara, Prof. Dr. dr. Muhammad Fidel Ganis Siregar M.Ked (OG), Sp.O.G, Subsp.F.E.R., gave a very high appreciation to IKA-USU SUMUT, who initiated the planting of 20,000 mangrove seedlings as a form of commitment to protect the earth and the environment so that it remains in balance. 25 June 2024
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