Implementation of SDGs 15 at FTUI

15.2 Supporting land ecosystems through education

15.2.1 Events about sustainable use of land

Support or organise events aimed to promote conservation and sustainable utilisation of the land, including forests and wild land

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15.2.2 Sustainably farmed food on campus

Have policies to ensure that food on campus is sustainably farmed

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15.2.3 Maintain and extend current ecosystems’ biodiversity

Work directly to maintain and extend existing ecosystems and their biodiversity, of both plants and animals, especially ecosystems under threat

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15.2.4 Educational programmes on ecosystems

Offer educational programmes on ecosystems (looking at wild flora and fauna) for local or national communities?

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15.2.5 Sustainable management of land for agriculture and tourism (educational outreach)

Offer educational programme/outreach for local or national communities on sustainable management of land for agriculture and tourism

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15.3 Supporting land ecosystems through action

15.3.1 Sustainable use, conservation and restoration of land (policy)

Have a policy to ensure the conservation, restoration and sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems associated with the university, in particular forests, mountains and drylands

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15.3.2 Monitoring IUCN and other conservation species (policies)

Have a policy to identify, monitor and protect any IUCN Red Listed species and national conservation list species with habits in areas affected by the operation of your university

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15.3.3 Local biodiversity included in planning and development

Include local biodiversity into any planning and development process (e.g. construction of new buildings)

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15.3.4 Alien species impact reduction (policies)

Have a policy to reduce the impact of alien species on Campus

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15.3.5 Collaboration for shared land ecosystems

Collaborate with the local community to maintain shared land ecosystems

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15.4 Land sensitive waste disposal

15.4.1 Water discharge guidelines and standards

Have water quality standards and guidelines for water discharges (to uphold water quality in order to protect ecosystems, wildlife, and human health and welfare)

FTUI has water quality standards and water disposal guidelines listed in the I-Cell Book (page 46-50). The I-Cell Book is a guide that contains information about the I-Cell building and still applies today. The I-Cell Building is an Integrated Creative Engineering Learning Laboratory that provides smart building technology that strives for efficiency and environmental preservation. This book explains various types of standardization, measurements and programs related to environmental preservation.

Evidence Link :

I-Cell Book FTUI

15.4.2 Policy on plastic waste reduction

Have a policy on reducing plastic waste on campus

FTUI has an action plan to reduce plastic waste on campus by bringing Tumblr and providing a drinking water fountain. The program can be seen in sustainability report 2022 FTUI (page 46-49)

Evidence Link :

FTUI Sustainability Report 2022

15.4.3 Policy on hazardous waste disposal

Have a policy, process or practice on waste disposal covering hazardous materials

FTUI has a hazardous waste disposal policy. All hazardous and toxic waste (LB3) is collected at the LB3 FTUI Temporary Storage Place (TPS) and then transported by the Transporter to be processed by a licensed Processor. The hazardous waste disposal process is contained in the FTUI 2022 sustainability report (pages 58-60).

Evidence Link :

FTUI Sustainability Report 2022