Goals 14 Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) contributes to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14, which focuses on conserving and sustainably using the oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development. While KMUTT’s primary focus might not be directly related to marine sciences, its contributions to this goal are evident through its interdisciplinary research initiatives, educational programs, and commitment to sustainability.

KMUTT’s research often intersects with aspects of environmental science and sustainability, including studies on pollution reduction, sustainable resource management, and the development of technologies that can mitigate environmental impact. These research initiatives can have indirect but significant implications for marine conservation, such as developing methods to reduce water pollution, which in turn benefits marine ecosystems.

In its educational programs, KMUTT emphasizes the importance of environmental stewardship and sustainability. By incorporating these values into various disciplines, the university fosters an awareness among students of the importance of conserving natural resources, including marine environments. This education plays a crucial role in preparing future professionals who are conscious of their impact on the oceans and are equipped to make decisions that support sustainable development.

Additionally, KMUTT’s commitment to sustainability on its campus reflects a broader concern for environmental issues, including the health of marine ecosystems. The university’s initiatives in reducing waste, managing resources responsibly, and promoting sustainable practices contribute to the overall effort to lessen the human impact on the planet, including the oceans.

Through these combined efforts in research, education, and sustainable practices, KMUTT contributes to the global endeavor to achieve SDG 14, supporting the conservation and sustainable use of marine resources and ecosystems.

14.2 SUPPORTING AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS THROUGH EDUCATION

1. Related information on our university offering educational programmes on fresh-water ecosystems (water irrigation practices, water management/conservation) for local or national communities.

There are many related programs offered at KMUTT that are related to the aquatic ecosystems. All programs offer many interesting subjects and also open to all students and learners outside KMUTT to enroll. These encourage learners to use observing methods to understand nature including ecosystems, chain events, biological processes, irrigation, and water management/conservations.

1) Faculty of Biological Resources, Technology Department of Bioinformatics, and Systems Biology
(คณะทรัพยากรชีวภาพและเทคโนโลยี สาขาวิชาชีวสารสนเทศและชีววิทยาระบบ)

2) Faculty of Engineering Department of Varich Engineering
(คณะวิศวกรรมศาสตร์ สาขาวิชาวาริชวิศวกรรม)

3) Faculty of Engineering Civil Engineering Technology Program Offshore Engineering Major
(คณะวิศวกรรมศาสตร์ สาขาวิชาเทคโนโลยีวิศวกรรมโยธา วิชาเอกวิศวกรรมนอกฝั่ง)

4) Faculty of Engineering Civil Engineering Program Major in Water Resources Engineering
(คณะวิศวกรรมศาสตร์ สาขาวิชาวิศวกรรมโยธา วิชาเอกวิศวกรรมทรัพยากรน้ำ)

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2. Related information on our university offering educational programme / outreach for local or national communities on sustainable management of fisheries, aquaculture and tourism.

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14.3 SUPPORTING AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS THROUGH ACTION

1. Related information on our university offering educational programmes on fresh-water ecosystems (water irrigation practices, water management/conservation) for local or national communities.

KMUTT as a body organise various events aimed to promote conservation and sustainable utilisation of the oceans, seas, lakes, rivers and marine resources.

Planting mangroves trees

KMUTT joins in supporting the Nature Positive Universities Initiation with mangrove planting for the year 2023 “Mangrove Forest Planting” on August 16, 2023 | 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. at the new area, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi. Phanthai Norasing Subdistrict, Mueang District, Samut Sakhon Province

King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi By the Office of Physical Resource Management KMUTT Bang Khun Thian (Bang Khun Thian Provincial Police Station) cooperates with the Financial Assistance for KMUTT Students Group and (EESH Center) Participate in organizing forest planting activities in honor of His Majesty the King. On the auspicious occasion of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit’s 91st Birthday Anniversary, 12 August 2023 Her Majesty the Queen The Queen Mother of the Queen Mother To join in being grateful for His Majesty’s grace and celebrating His Majesty the King. Led by a team of administrators, personnel, along with a group of Green Heart student leaders.

Under the Phet Phra Chom Klao Scholarship Student Seminar Project Bachelor’s degree For the academic year 2023, more than 100 people joined together to plant trees such as the Krathing tree, the Jiktalay tree, the Phikun tree, the Pawpaw tree, and the Rui tree. To increase green space inside KMUTT, Bang Khun Thian, 50 trees In addition, they jointly planted mangrove forests, mangrove trees, cultivated mangrove seedlings and planted 2,000 saltwater trees at a new area at King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi. Phanthai Norasing Subdistrict, Mueang District, Samut Sakhon Province on 6-7 August 2023. The activity was organized to conserve and restore national resources to their perfection. and balance the ecosystem It also helps reduce the impact from the creation of greenhouse gases.

Mangrove planting activities in honor of His Majesty the King On the occasion of the birthday anniversary of His Majesty King Rama VI. Maha Vajiralongkorn King Rama X and on the occasion of World Mangrove Forest Day on 26 July 2023 at New area, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi Phanthai Norasing Subdistrict, Mueang District, Samut Sakhon Province and on the occasion of World Mangrove Forest Day International Day for the Conservation of Mangrove Ecosystems (International Day For The Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem) on July 26, 2023 to promote the creation of green spaces and awareness and preservation of forest resources. This will be a path leading to conservation and knowledge of the worthwhile use of natural resources.

KMUTT organizes mangrove planting activities for the year 2023 Mangrove Forest Planting ” every month and on various important days. There are students, personnel, both government and private sectors. Come join in the activities. Such activities are organized to conserve and restore national resources to their full potential. and balance the ecosystem It also helps reduce the impact of the creation of greenhouse gases that occur at the new area of King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi. Phanthai Norasing Subdistrict, Mueang District, Samut Sakhon Province.

Additional evidence link:

https://www.facebook.com/eeshatkmutt/photos

2. Related information on our university offering educational programme / outreach for local or national communities on sustainable management of fisheries, aquaculture and tourism.

KMUTT organizes mangrove planting activities in honor of His Majesty the King On the occasion of the birthday celebration His Majesty

King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi Organized mangrove planting activities in honor of His Majesty the King On the occasion of the birthday celebration His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej Phra Vajira Klao Chao Yu Hua, King Rama 10, on July 28, to pay homage to His Majesty’s grace under the dust of His Majesty’s feet. His Highness devoted himself to performing various royal duties. with royal diligence and his heart is determined to create prosperity and prosperity for the nation He eliminated the suffering and suffering of the people. As a result, the people of all groups have peace and happiness all around. His Majesty the King is infinite, with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suwit Sae Tia, President of the ceremony, pay homage and said the auspicious blessings along with leading executives, personnel, students, students of Darunsikkhalai School (Ww.), Muang Samut Sakhon District Chief Deputy President of Phanthai Norasing Subdistrict Administrative Organization Superintendent of Thian Talay Metropolitan Police Station with troops Superintendent of Khok Kham Police Station with troops Taweethapisek Bangkhuntien School Khlong Phitthayalongkorn School as well as community leaders and people in the area of Bang Khun Thian Join in singing the hymn and the psalm of the King Asst. Prof. Dr. Nakarin Pattanaboonmee, representative of TC3 Group 8, said the report on the objectives of the event. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suwit Sae Tia, President, gave the opening remarks and jointly planted 7,010 mangrove trees at King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi area. Phanthai Norasing Subdistrict, Mueang District, Samut Sakhon Province

Additional evidence link:

https://sustainable.kmutt.ac.th/water/water-conservation-program/wastewater-monitoring-program/

3. Related information on our university working directly (research and/or engagement with industries) to maintain and extend existing ecosystems and their biodiversity, of both plants and animals, especially ecosystems under threat.

Breeding of stone-licking fish for release back to natural water sources in Bo Kluea District, Nan Province

Center for Promotion and Support of the Royal Project Foundation and Royal Projects, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi Nan province Has conducted studies and experiments on breeding of stone-licking fish since 2016-2021 in catching fish breeders from natural water sources for breeding and nursery at King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi Demonstration Park. Nan province After that, 30,000 of them were released back to the natural water source (Lam Nam Mang) in 2021, thus supporting the budget for the implementation of the Stone Licking Fish Breeding Project to be released back to natural water sources. amounting to 11,000 baht in operation KMUTT, Nan Province area in collaboration with Bo Kluea Tai Municipality, Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna, Nan, Ban Bo Luang Community Ban Pha Khab Community and Ban Na Kok Community in catching fish breeders from natural water sources for breeding and nursery for 20 days. before releasing it back to natural water sources (Lam Nam Mang) in the amount of 250,000 in August. This fish will be a natural source of protein for the community in the future.

High Density Fish Farming System Development Project Bo Kluea District – Santi Suk, Nan Province

From a survey of socio-economic data of Bo Kluea District, 11 villages out of a total of 39 villages (King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, 2019), it was found that in Bo Kluea District, fish were traded through fresh food stores and fresh food peddlers. Pump car In the amount of 1,638,745 baht and expenses for buying fish at restaurants and hotel accommodation in the area in the amount of 321,600 baht The total cost of buying fish in the area was 1,960,345 baht per year, but when compared to the community’s income from selling fish raised in the area, it was found that the income was 22,960 baht/year or Accounting for 1.2 % of the value of fish purchased from external sources.

KMUTT working group together with Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna Nan brought the RAS system model that was studied and experimented by RMUTT Lanna Nan to improve for testing farming in highland areas and experimenting for learning in the community. using the area of the KMUTT coordination center located in Bo Kluea District Organized as an experimental set of 10 cubic meters and at the community as a learning set, size 500 liters, and has designed and provided equipment for installing the RAS system. for tilapia farming which consists of culture pond (Made from a circular plastic tank with a diameter of 4 meters, containing 10 cubic meters of water.) and wastewater treatment system from farming which consists of solid filter system biological filtration system (Bio-filter) and hydroponic soilless plants to help absorb nutrients in wastewater. has also prepared a biological filter system by immobilizing nitrifying bacteria (Nitrifying Bacteria) on biological filter material (Bio-ball) to make the filter system effective in treating wastewater. The project is currently testing fish farming in the RAS system. Knowledge is passed on to farmers in the area for further careers.

4. Related information on our university working directly (research and/or engagement with industries) on technologies or practices that enable marine industry to minimise or prevent damage to aquatic ecosystems.

KMUTT as a body organise various events aimed to promote conservation and sustainable utilisation of the oceans, seas, lakes, rivers and marine resources.

Planting mangroves trees

Volunteer “We do good deeds with our hearts” on Mother’s Day

King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi led by the Office of Physical Resources Management KMUTT Bangkhuntien (Bang Khun Thian Police Station) and the Energy, Environment, Safety and Occupational Health Management Center (EESH Center) participated in the volunteer project “We do good deeds with the heart” to plant mangrove forests. and release aquatic species On the auspicious occasion of her 90th birthday, August 12, Her Majesty Queen Sirikit Her Majesty the Queen The Queen Mother to honor and show Pol Lt. Gen. Samran Nuanma, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Air Force, presided over the opening ceremony. along with government agencies Police officials, PD.N.9, KMUTT personnel, students, and community leaders A total of 400 volunteers and people joined together to plant mangrove forests and release aquatic species at the Bang Khun Thian Mangrove Forest Learning Center. loyalty and appreciation who performed various royal duties for the benefit and happiness of the people The said activities also encourage participants to study and learn about royal initiatives on conservation and restoration of natural resources and the environment. cherish love including taking part in the conservation and restoration of national resources which is currently in deteriorated condition to return to perfection and the balance of the ecosystem.

KMUTT invites friends to plant mangrove forests TO SUPPORT CARBON NEUTRALITY AND BUILD A NETWORK Adding green areas to reduce global warming in the long run

King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) together with VNU Exhibitions Asia Pacific Co., Ltd., a world-class exhibition company, and Innolab Co., Ltd. have collaborated to cultivate mangrove trees and plant mangrove forests. 4,999 trees in the area of KMUTT, Samut Sakhon Province. This activity is part of the two hundred thousand mangrove trees planting project. to offer as a royal charity and is one of the Nature Positive University Alliance projects that KMUTT participates in activities to help restore the university’s area back to the nature of the mangrove forest. This will enable the restoration of trees, plant species, learning resources, aquatic animals, and birds, as well as the nature of mangrove forests in the future.

KMUTT organizes mangrove planting activities in honor of His Majesty the King On the occasion of the birthday celebration His Majesty

14.4 WATER SENSITIVE WASTE DISPOSAL

1. Related information on our university having water quality standards and guidelines for water discharges (to uphold water quality in order to protect ecosystems, wildlife, and human health and welfare, etc.).

KMUTT as a body have water quality standards and guidelines for water discharge

King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi It has a clear policy towards becoming a green university. Promoting sustainable environmental management and water is one of the priorities of KMUTT, including water pollution caused by consumption such as waste water from toilets. Wastewater coming from the laboratory is much less likely to be contaminated with chemicals to come out of the university water system. It is strictly regulated and enforced. To organize a hazardous waste chemical management system that supports waste chemicals that come from laboratory experiments.

In addition, training on waste chemicals is provided to all laboratory staff, including all students.

The wastewater generated inside the building enters the building’s sewage system before being discharged into the gutter, flowing into the water well along the way. The water that passes through the wastewater treatment system flows into the 1st pond, through the 2nd water reservoir, and to the 3rd water well, where each pond has an aeration system and aquatic plants such as red mangroves, lam, poolpan, samae, Eichhornia crassipes, Umbrella plant, hyacinth to help treat the water before going to the pumping point to the outside.

KMUTT university monitors water quality every month. Some campuses check every three months to check water quality before releasing it into public water bodies. Water quality is randomly checked at buildings and pumping points, with parameters as follows: pH, SS, BOD, TKN, SS ,TDS, Sulfiue, Fat oil & Grease, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium and ChromiumThe standard controls the drainage from certain types and sizes of buildings.

Wastewater Treatment

The following figure shows type of waste water treatment, SBT MICA SAND. It separates into 4 steps including with solid separation chamber, anaerobic filter chamber, aeration chamber and sedimentation chamber. At campus, toilet and cafeteria are main source of black and gray water which they are treated before release to public cannel. For more information about treatment process, by link : http://www.santech.co.th/15828374/sbt-mica-sand

The main wastewater treatment system of KMUTT. Activated sludge dewatering systems generally consist of two important parts: the aeration tank and the sedimentation tank. where the waste water is sent to aeration tank. Which has as many slugs as designed The conditions inside the aeration tank are favorable for the growth of aerobic microorganisms. These microorganisms eventually decompose organic matter in the wastewater to form carbon dioxide and water. The treated wastewater will flow to the sedimentation tank to separate the sludge from the clear water. A portion of the sludge that separates at the bottom of the sedimentation tank is pumped back into the aeration tank to maintain the specified concentration of the sludge in the aeration tank. And the other part will be the excess sludge that must be disposed of. As for the clear water, the upper part is wastewater that can be drained into the environment.

Guideline standard

King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi water quality is monitored regularly. It is valued by water quality before being released into public water bodies. It does not exceed the standards for controlling sewerage from buildings of certain types and sizes, so it does not affect the aquatic ecosystem and the environment, and there are guidelines to promote the conservation of water resources, such as economical use of water such as water resources development, water recycling, etc.

The standard controls the drainage from certain types and sizes of buildings

Monitoring and Evaluation

KMUTT regularly monitors the quality of wastewater every month. some campuses every 3 months and analyzed to find ways to prevent as well as being able to solve problems of water pollution in a timely manner to reduce the impact on the environment.

2. Related information on our university having an action plan in place to reduce plastic waste on campus.

KMUTT as a body have an action plan to reduce plastic waste on campus

KMUTT set up Plastic Reduction program since 2015 and make our goal to “No BIG 4” single use plastics usage (Plastic Bags / Plastic bottles / Plastic Straws / Plastic spoon and fork) within KMUTT by 2024. In 2021, KMUTT has launched student engagement projects which one of the most attractive project is “Say No to Single Use Plastic “ which fit to the goal of Plastic Reduction Program in KMUTT. Also, in 2018 KMUTT promote Personal Food Container usage for all in KMUTT which align to Personal mug usage. For this campaign ,all canteen, food court , coffee shops and convenient store join these activities by 5 baths discount per each of personal food container usage and personal mug usage. Furthermore, KMUTT launch the new campaign to reduce plastic bag by promote all freshman to use fabric bag and reuse bag. Moreover, KMUTT Student council promote this campaign to all students in KMUTT to make KMUTT can reach our goal by 2020.

KMUTT launch the new campaign to reduce plastic bag by promote all freshman to use fabric bag and reuse bag. All freshmen students get their own fabric bag from University at the beginning of the year. Also, there are more than 20 “Please Reuse Me “corners within campus where provide fabric bags for borrowing. Furthermore, KMUTT communicate all student and staff to join this campaign by using E communication via Facebook, Line, Instagram and video clip to promote KMUTT’s fabric bag usage which provide for all in a reasonable price in KMUTT bookstore. All convenient stores such as 7-ELEVEN, Amazon and D’ORO coffee shop, bookstores, canteen and food courts within KMUTT have joined the campaign. Moreover, KMUTT Student council promote this campaign to all students in KMUTT which make KMUTT can reach our goal to plastic usage reduction by 2020. According to our activities above, the result in 2021 shows 78% reduction of plastics usage in KMUTT compare to 2017 baseline.

Use of Fabric bag

(Campaign for KMUTT say no to Single-Use Plastic)

In 2019,KMUTT launch the new campaign to reduce plastic bag by promote all freshman to use fabric bag and reuse bag. All freshmen students get their own fabric bag from University at the beginning of the year. Also, there are more than 20 “Please Reuse Me “corners within KMUTT which provide fabric bags to barrow for use and return back. Furthermore, KMUTT communicate all student and staff to jointhis campaign by using E communication via Facebook ,Line ,Instagram and video clip https://youtu.be/xNQEN_b4fk0to promote KMUTT’s fabric bag usage which provide for all in a reasonable price in KMUTT bookstore. All convenient stores such as 7–ELEVEN, Amazon and D’ORO coffee shop, bookstores, canteen and food courts within KMUTT have joined the campaign. Moreover,KMUTT Student council promote this campaign to all students in KMUTT which make KMUTT can reachour goal to plastic usage reduction by 2023. According to our activities above, the result in 2022 shows68% reduction of plastics usage in KMUTT compare to 2017 baseline.

Convenience store around campus

(Campaign for KMUTT say no to Single–Use Plastic)

In order to encourage the use of fabric bag, each convenience store in campus such as 7–ELEVEN, Amazon and D’ORO coffee are not allow to give a plastic bag to the customer, unless they pay for it. As a result of the above, more than 65 percentage of plastic bag is reducing compare with last year.

Food container

(Campaign for KMUTTONELESS : provides a policy that every food stores must give a 5–baht discount to the customer who bring their own food containers instead of using the one by the store)

Our campus provides a policy that every food stores must give a 5–baht discount to the customer who bring their own food containers instead of using the one by the store.

Water bottle

(Campaign for KMUTTONELESS : provide a drinking water tap around the campus, who bring their own bottle for filling their beverage could upsize from small to large volume for free!)

Our University provide a drinking water tap around the campus, so that our student could bring their own bottle and filled with the drinking water. For drinking water quality, we have monthly check and test according to standard of drinking water by using Central laboratory services and KMUTT Food Safety Center, Faculty of Sciences. In addition, a person who bring their own bottle for filling their beverage could upsize from small to large volume for free!

KMUTT share bags, care, save the world Students pack coffee beans left over from a coffee shop on campus. Processed into a handle bag for putting things into a coffee cup

KMUTT Please Reuse Me, invite each other to share, invite each other to use cloth bags where students or personnel can pick up the cloth bag conveniently If you don’t use it, bring it back or bring the unused cloth bag to donate at the service point to reduce the use of single-use plastic bags.

ECO LIFE

KMUTT promotes 37 stores within the university to join the ECOLIFE campaign, ecolife stores and staff using ecolife app, one of the platforms that wants you to enjoy taking care of our planet through connecting a nationwide network of green shops, goods and services (ECOMAP). To reduce the use of plastic, use it once and for all. When you’re helping to take care of the world, we’ve got ECOPOINT available for redemption starting Oct. 1 and will continue to expand on other campuses

GC YOU TURN

KMUTT is one of the participants in the GC YOU Turn Platform project, which is a platform that brings used plastics back into the waste management process systematically and has digital storage data. KMUTT has become a collection point for used plastic bottles. Students who were interested in joining this activity brought plastic bottles to be collected and sent. Waiting for GC YOU to come pick up the plastic bottles and take them to the plastic waste separation center. The PET and HDPE plastics will be sent to the ENVICCO factory. To process recycled plastic pellets that meet standards and are ready to forward them to add value into various products. And plastic collected through GC YOU Turn will be taken into account for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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3. Related information on our university having a policy on preventing and reducing marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities.

KMUTT set up Plastic Reduction program since 2015 and make our goal to “No BIG 4” single use plastics usage (Plastic Bags / Plastic bottles / Plastic Straws / Plastic spoon and fork) within KMUTT by 2020. For plastic reduction program, KMUTT initiate the campaign since 2015 which educate and promote all students and staff to reduce plastic bottle by using personal mug campaign. In 2018, KMUTT has launched student engagement projects which one of the most attractive project is “Say No to Single Use Plastic “ which fit to the goal of Plastic Reduction Program in KMUTT.

Also, in 2018 KMUTT promote Personal Food Container usage for all in KMUTT which align to Personal mug usage. For this campaign ,all canteen, food court , coffee shops and convenient store join these activities by 5 baths discount per each of personal food container usage and personal mug usage. Furthermore, KMUTT launch the new campaign to reduce plastic bag by promote all freshman to use fabric bag and reuse bag. Moreover, KMUTT Student council promote this campaign to all students in KMUTT to make KMUTT can reach our goal by 2020.

Policy to reduce the use of single-use plastics (Single use Plastics)

Policy for minimization of disposable items

KMUTT provides waste management system and encourages student and staff to reduce, reuse, recycle and proper management on treatment and disposal which comply to standard practice and SDG2030. Both municipal solid waste and hazardous waste are managed according to waste hierarchy of reduction, reuse, recycle, treatment and responsible disposal. KMUTT is committed to

1.Waste minimization and waste reduction : Encourage waste source reduction by using the waste minimization and reduce hazardous chemical usage and encourage using products that can be reused or recycled.

2.Reuse and repair : Encourage to reuse equipment, materials or chemicals and repair equipment, materials that can be efficiently use.

3.Recycle: Encourage to recycling of Aluminums and steel cans, cardboard, glass bottles, paper, plastic cartons, scrap metal, shoe bank, textile bank, toner and ink jet cartridges by using recyclable waste bank. Also, encourage to recycling hazardous materials or chemicals if it can be efficiently done.

4.Treatment : Encourage to manage both municipal solid waste and hazardous waste in standard practices and meet regulations on waste treatment.

5.Responsible disposal : Ensure disposal in both municipal solid waste, hazardous waste and electrical waste (E Waste) are carried out in standard practices and meet regulations. Ensure all waste are managed with manual and followed standard practices.

KMUTT Waste Management Policy

KMUTT as a body have a policy on preventing and reducing marine polution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities

To reduce plastic bag and create awareness on harmful of single-use plastic, KMUTT create various medias and posters to promote all freshman.The following figure are the example of poster about reducing marine pollution of all kinds which are posted on Facebook.

14.5 MAINTAINING A LOCAL ECOSYSTEM

1. Related information on our university having a plan to minimise physical, chemical and/or biological alterations of related aquatic ecosystems.

WASTEWATER MONITORING PROGRAM

KMUTT Water Conservation Policy is committed to prevent pollution in waterways with health & safety concern. To achieve clean wastewater in campus by 2020, wehave a separated waste water treatment plantat all building. Wastewater monitoringis set up monthly toanalyze wastewater quality from effluent. Water quality result have been tested and analyzed accordingto Industrial Wastewater standard from Central laboratory services, Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering. The example of parameters that affect the quality of water are pH, SS, BOD, TKN, SS ,TDS, Sulfiue,Fat oil & Grease , Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium and Chromium.

Target: 100 % Wastewater Quality from all building in KMUTT are within Industrial wastewater standard by 2021
Current Status: In 2022, Wastewater Quality in all buildings/natural water resources within KMUTT are 100 % within Industrial wastewater standard

1.Chemical hazardous wastes generation from Laboratory

**(Chemical hazardous wastes generation from Laboratory Chart)**

More than 2,000 chemical substances are handled in educations and researches laboratories and nearly 12 tons of Hazardous waste was generated in each year. Therefore, Hazardous waste management system for laboratory is set up by Energy Environment Safety and Health organization (EESH) in 2007. The main concept of system is chemical substance collection (Ignitability, Corrosivity, Reactivity and Toxicity), storage and disposal of waste. In recent year, system is continue improving and developing under the standard of Enhancement of Safety Practice of Research Laboratory in Thailand or ESPReL. This system is consists of three steps, including of waste segregation, waste storage and collection and waste treatment. The following detail below present the waste segregation methods which are applied within campus. To ensure that hazardous waste is handled in a good manner that protects human health and the environment, hazardous waste container have been provided to all laboratories according to laboratory request form which is one category in Hazardous waste segregation manual.

1.1 The Liquid Hazardous waste segregation

At laboratory, liquid hazardous waste is separated into 18 types including L01 Acid waste, L02 Base waste, L03 Salt waste, L04 Phosphorus/Fluoride waste, L05 Cyanide waste, L07 Chromium waste, L08 Mercury waste, L10 Arsenic waste, L11 Heavy metal ion waste, L12 Oxidizing agent, L13 Reducing agent, L14 Combustible waste, L15 Oil waste, L16 Halogen waste, L17 Water complex solution, L18 Flammable waste, L19 Fixative solution waste and L20 Explosive waste. After the experiment, those liquid hazardous waste were segregated and kept in provided container before treated. The briefly process for Liquid Hazardous waste segregation are including

Fill types and concentration of each chemicals in form EESH-HZW 01
Compare concentrations of used chemicals with wastewater drainage standard of DIW. If do not comply with the standard. Consider the next step. But If comply with the standard. That chemical is not taken into account.
Compare concentrations of chemicals in final wastewater with wastewater drainage standard of DIW. If do not comply with the standard. Consider the next step. But If comply with the standard. Dumped into the sewer.
Segregate types of liquid hazardous waste by use KMUTT’s Hazardous Waste Segregation Flowchart.
Record the type of segregated waste in form EESH-HZW 01

1.2 The Solid Hazardous waste segregation

Solid hazardous wastes have been separated into 5 categories according to physical properties. At laboratory, Hazardous waste segregation flow chart and criteria would be provided to inform for researcher. Physical properties of solid hazardous waste is consists of S01 Used bottles, S02 Broken glasses ware, S03 Toxic waste, S04 Organic waste and S05 Chemical Contaminated waste. Beside, Ethidium Bromine Waste, Radioactive waste L21, Organic waste L22 and Pilot Plant Activities waste L23 is given special attention for waste segregation and treatment.

1.3 Liquid Hazardous waste collection

**(These liquid hazardous wastes will be kept in waste storage area in laboratory)**

To ensure that hazardous waste is handled in a good manner for protecting human health and environment, hazardous waste container have been provided to all laboratories. All liquid hazardous waste container are made from Polyethylene. Each liquid hazardous waste container is labeled to indicate the type of hazardous waste. These liquid hazardous wastes will be kept in waste storage area in laboratory. Once a month all containers would be move to Hazardous waste building at KMUTT’s Bangkhuntein campus.

1.5 Hazardous waste storage

The standard from Environmental Laboratory Advisory Board (EPA) is used as a guideline for hazardous waste storage. Waste storage area should be well air circulated, cool and dry place, no ignition source with poster and

signage. The location of Hazardous waste storage within campus are compose of hazardous waste storage area in laboratory, hazardous waste storage area within laboratory building and hazardous waste building center.

2.Water pollution control in campus area

In addition, training on waste chemicals is provided to all laboratory staff, including all students.

2. Related information on our university on monitoring the health of aquatic ecosystems.

King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi Bang Khun Thian Campus Water samples have been collected. To inspect the water quality within wells and the point of water discharge to public water sources with the following parameters: pH, SS, BOD, TKN, SS ,TDS, Sulfiue,Fat oil & Grease , Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium and Chromium to guarantee Assume that the quality of the discharged water will not affect the community and the environment.KMUTT has two main types of plants: freshwater plants, saltwater plants, with full water plants around the pond, there are mangrove plants such as mangroves, Samae, Lamphu, Lampen, etc., which were born by the people. KMUTT join hands to plant to increase the green area until now it has become a small ecosystem with animals such as birds. Many insects live by collecting data on birds that can be found at KMUTT in different seasons.

3. Related information on our university on developing and supporting programs and incentives that encourage and maintain good aquatic stewardship practices.

1. Planting mangroves trees

Volunteer “We do good deeds with our hearts” on Mother’s Day

KMUTT invites friends to plant mangrove forests TO SUPPORT CARBON NEUTRALITY AND BUILD A NETWORK Adding green areas to reduce global warming in the long run

King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) together with VNU Exhibitions Asia Pacific Co., Ltd., a world-class exhibition company, and Innolab Co., Ltd. have collaborated to cultivate mangrove trees and plant mangrove forests. 4,999 trees in the area of KMUTT, Samut Sakhon Province. This activity is part of the two hundred thousand mangrove trees planting project. to offer as a royal charity and is one of the Nature Positive University Alliance projects that KMUTT participates in activities to help restore the university’s area back to the nature of the mangrove forest. This will enable the restoration of trees, plant species, learning resources, aquatic animals, and birds, as well as the nature of mangrove forests in the future.

KMUTT organizes mangrove planting activities in honor of His Majesty the King On the occasion of the birthday celebration His Majesty

Breeding of stone-licking fish for release back to natural water sources in Bo Kluea District, Nan Province

High Density Fish Farming System Development Project Bo Kluea District – Santi Suk, Nan Province

KMUTT as a body have a policy on preventing and reducing marine polution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities

4. Related information on our university on collaborating with the local community, e.g. through partnerships, in efforts to maintain shared aquatic ecosystems.

KMUTT as a body collaborate with the local community, e.g. through partnerships, in efforts to maintain shared aquatic ecosystems

In each year, various campaigns and activities are organized by KMUTT’s students and staff. Those activities are aimed to create awareness on hazardous waste and water pollution. Not throw garbage into Bang Mot Canal campaign is the example where KMUTT as a body collaborate with the local community like bike club together with Thung Khru District Office. This activity not only help to maintain the cleanliness of the Bang Mot Canal and sewage prevention, but also bring surrounding communities work together along Bang Mot Canal.

Volunteer activities to preserve aquatic ecosystems

King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi bike club has been involved with Wat Chak Daeng, communities and other organizations. Participate in a volunteer activity to create a floating buoy to trap waste from plastic bottles at Wat Chak Daeng by using a floating buoy to trap waste at the waterfront of Wat Chak Daeng. In order to prevent waste flowing into the sea Reduce the problem of marine litter That will affect the environment such as aquatic animals, aquatic plants, etc. and to help protect the environment. And cause less pollution to the world.

Open house, open canal, open Bangmod way of life

King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) in collaboration with Thung Khru District Office Bangkok and civil society networks in the area Organize a project to open a house, open a canal, open a way of Bang Mod, part 5, a way of connecting water Unity connects power Between 25 – 27 September, there are many activities in the event such as food fairs from the community, mosques, blue flag shops, Garbage Collection Rowing Competition, Yor Yo Competition, Pick-up Rowing Competition, Long Boat Competition, Bangmod Canal Cruise, Pansuk Garbage Market and demonstrate how to make fermentation tanks to save the world In addition, there is an anashid show contest, seminar activities, and health check-ups are available throughout the 3 days. Those interested can participate in the activities at the Cultural Courtyard, Nurulhuda Mosque, Soi Phuttha Bucha 36 Intersection 8, Thung Khru District, Bangkok from 12.00 – 21.00.

5. Related information on our university having implemented a watershed management strategy based on location specific diversity of aquatic species.

KMUTT as a body collaborate with the local community, e.g. through partnerships, in efforts to maintain shared aquatic ecosystems

University and quality of life and environment development

Project to survey the canal route in Thonburi side pilot 4 districts

The context of the Thonburi area consists of waterfront areas and green areas together forming the Cool Spot of Bangkok, partly because the lifestyle of some people in the community still uses the canal route. for commuting and live in agriculture that relies on natural water sources from the canal Even when there is more prosperity and more road cuts The canal has therefore been reduced. The water course has changed. A team of professors and researchers from the Faculty of Architecture and Design and networks both within and outside the country Has conducted a project to survey the canal route in the Thonburi side as a pilot in 4 districts, namely Thung Khru District, linking to Chom Thong District, Thonburi District and Khlong San District, to study the water quality of the canal. (Faculty of Science measure the salinity of the water total dissolved solids amount of dissolved oxygen) Environmental quality (measurement of air, temperature (Temperature Control), wind load (Wind Load) and dust value PM 2.5) including the potential of the riverside community. Hope to connect the canal travel route for tourism and a route connecting the canal route in the area If in the future there is a BTS SkyTrain route and the Metropolitan Rapid Transit (MRT) in all 4 areas will be able to connect together to increase the potential or the possibility of expanding the transportation routes to be more comprehensive and flexible. Create maximum benefits for people in the community and tourists.

Visit the SAFETist FARM study site to discuss ways and possibilities for sustainable cooperation development

The SAFETist FARM group is a group of new generations with the idea of creating a “community learning and innovation center” in organic agriculture along with tourism on an area of about 3-4 rai along the Bangmod Canal, Thung Khru District, located in Soi. Pracha Uthit 76, intersection 9, made into a vegetable plot Raising good-natured chickens, fish ponds, houses for breeding striped fly larvae or black soldier worms, nature learning activities for children-youths and families for a sustainable ecosystem and environment As well as biodiversity, faculty members and university staff have visited the area for study visits. Including discussing ways and possibilities to develop sustainable cooperation and learn together.

Upper Gulf Coast area From Samut Sakhon, Samut Prakan and Bangkok, the area is used for aquaculture. But nowadays, there is a problem of decreased aquatic animal production. from many causes such as water pollution, invasive alien species climate change Especially the problem of water pollution, it was found that the water quality in coastal areas during 2007-2019 contained nitrogen and phosphorus nutrients that exceeded the standard. University project with communities in Bang Khun Thian area (coastal area West of the Chao Phraya River – Phetchaburi Province) operates according to the university’s goals in career development, quality of life and environment. Therefore, there are 3 main objectives: 1) Aquaculture Career Development By managing resources, ecosystems 2) Pollution monitoring 3) Blue Carbon

Key outcomes in 2021 include collaboration networks. Organic Fisheries Community Enterprise Group, Laem Phapha Subdistrict – Samut Prakan Provincial Fisheries – Research Group on Environmental and Energy Management for Communities and Circular Economy (EEC&C) – International research team (New Castel University) who have been working together continuously. 24 people trained to increase coastal aquaculture skills and water quality for aquaculture The growth rate of marine shrimp nursery in soil ponds increased from the development of rearing processes and the use of indigenous materials at the experimental level. (Experimental Units) was 1.3 times compared to shrimp that were not cultured. and research topics to create in-depth knowledge to meet the needs of coastal aquaculture development, such as the research project “Using a biological filtration system to reduce contamination in aquaculture” and developing graduate students. Passed thesis work, amount 1 person budget source at the project University and community and society in Bang Khun Thian area used in project implementation Supported by both internal and external funding sources, including the Fundamental Fund, a high-quality research unit project, UK Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), National Research Agency (NRCT).

In addition to development and application science and technology knowledge to create a positive impact on the target community Research team and research network In the process of developing the work at the experimental level to reach the pilot scale to confirm the feasibility of the technology through the testing area on farms in farmers located in Samut Prakan Province, Bangkok, Samut Sakhon Province before leading to Actual production is full practice (Pre-commercial). and presenting academic work in the form of an online presentation meeting via Zoom and FB page: Puen Wang Kung The agencies that participated in the meeting and exchanged information were Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, Department of Fisheries, National Science and Technology Development Agency, New Castel University, whose work was being developed to be an academic article. (International Publication)

14.4 Action plan to reducing plastic waste