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SDG6
CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION
6.5  Water in the community
6.5.6  Promoting conscious water usage on campus
6.5.7  Promoting conscious water usage in the wider community

Actively promote conscious water usage on campus and in the wider community.
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Evidence
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As part of its community engagement and service-learning programs, UNIMAS has likely collaborated with local communities and organizations on water-related issues, such as raising awareness about water scarcity, developing local water conservation strategies, or working on water infrastructure improvement projects.These partnerships may also involve local water authorities and NGOs, further enhancing the university’s efforts in supporting national water conservation goals.This video was made to cherish the community project led by Ir Dr Leonard Lim Lik Pueh through Institute of Social Informatics and Technological Innovations (ISITI), Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) that involved and contributed to the success of the project in Long Lamai community to solve water shortage and waste water management issues.
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UNIMAS has a strong emphasis on student involvement in sustainability projects. Various student organizations or sustainability clubs may be involved in promoting water conservation, participating in water-related community outreach, and taking part in university-led initiatives.Students and faculty members from the university’s research institutes, particularly in fields like environmental science, engineering, and social science, are likely conducting research on sustainable water management and conservation techniques. These projects can contribute directly to improving water usage on campus.
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UNIMAS connects with international organizations and academic institutions working on water conservation, climate change, and environmental sustainability. By participating in global dialogues, the university can bring international best practices to the local community and contribute to the global movement for water conservation
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UNIMAS partners with local businesses and industries to promote water efficiency in the workplace. This includes offering consultancy on water-saving technologies, organizing training programs, and encouraging businesses to adopt sustainable water management practices. Short meeting with Sungai Harmoni Sdn Bhd and UNIMAS Water Centre to discuss on potential collaboration in water treatment course.Together in the meeting are Haji Zulfikri bin Suboh, Director cum General Manager of Sungai Harmoni Sdn Bhd and Dr Rosmina, Director of UNIMAS Water Centre.