King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) contributes to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 15, which focuses on protecting, restoring, and promoting sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably managing forests, combating desertification, halting and reversing land degradation, and halting biodiversity loss. KMUTT’s involvement in this goal is reflected in its research initiatives, educational programs, and campus sustainability practices.
KMUTT’s research often addresses environmental and ecological issues, including studies on biodiversity conservation, sustainable land use, and ecosystem management. These research projects contribute valuable insights and solutions that can help in preserving terrestrial ecosystems and biodiversity. By focusing on innovation and technology, KMUTT’s research can offer sustainable approaches to managing and restoring natural habitats and resources.
In terms of education, KMUTT integrates topics related to environmental conservation and sustainability into its curriculum across various disciplines. This approach ensures that students understand the importance of biodiversity and ecosystem health, and are equipped with the knowledge and skills to contribute to these areas in their professional careers. The university also encourages student involvement in environmental projects and initiatives, fostering a campus culture that values and actively contributes to ecological sustainability.
Furthermore, KMUTT’s commitment to sustainability is evident in its campus operations. The university implements practices that reduce its environmental impact and promote biodiversity. This includes maintaining green spaces, implementing sustainable waste management practices, and promoting resource conservation. These efforts not only contribute to a more sustainable campus environment but also serve as a model for responsible environmental stewardship.
Through these efforts in research, education, and sustainable campus practices, KMUTT plays a significant role in advancing SDG 15, contributing to the global effort to protect and sustainably manage terrestrial ecosystems and biodiversity.
15.2 SUPPORTING LAND ECOSYSTEMS THROUGH EDUCATION
1. Related information on our university support and/or organise events aimed to promote conservation and sustainable utilisation of the land, including forests and wild land.
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2. Related information on our university have policies to ensure that food on campus is sustainably farmed.
KMUTT provides a clear and concise policy on sustainable development, environmental preservation and sustainability. We implement the sufficiency economy philosophy for sustainable development with surrounding communities; moreover, focusing on conservation of biodiversity and maintenance of ecosystem. To achieve the target, KMUTT transforms campus to be an integral learning space where staffs and students become a main role to contribute sustainable development awareness at every opportunity or as known as social change agent. University with social and community Project is one of impactful projects at KMUTT. This project is conducted to support the Royal Project of Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn which cover in the field of Energy, Engineering, Environment and agriculture, also known as the Energy Engineering and Environment for Agriculture Program or the 3E for A Program.
KMUTT inspires students to become a social change agent through various projects and activities by giving them opportunities to share opinions and to take part in the decision-making with the university. The university allows students to engage in hands-on practices, for which the university is responsible for taking care of and supporting students who have initiatives for useful projects. Students areal so given chances to propose new ideas to make changes on activities, to engage in new activities, to share their experience, and to gather and participate in activities for the social benefit, especially activities that allow them to volunteer to help the society on the “Pay It Forward” basis. KMUTT also encourages students to learn about ways of life, generousness, and different lifestyles of people in the society.
The integration of Liberal Art Education is a concrete organization of activities with student activities that promote the development of leadership skills.
Pay it Forward
The development of students to become professional and moral graduates is the key expectation of KMUTT. Additionally, students are given an opportunity to pay back to the society through projects that link the university with the community and the society. Many students have an opportunity to take part in out-of-class learning activities through this program, which encourages students to learn about ways of life, generousness, and various lifestyles of people from different societies, all of which cannot found on campus.
Additional evidence link:
1.https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZJl3IylLuLEUAlCc8bv8hHGkyhgk0frk/view?usp=sharing
2.https://stg.kmutt.ac.th/strategy.php
3.https://stg.kmutt.ac.th/document/publication/35/20220228-133032.pdf
4.https://stg.kmutt.ac.th/document/publication/35/20220228-132916.pdf
3. Related information on our university working directly to maintain and extend existing ecosystems and their biodiversity, of both plants and animals, especially ecosystems under threat.
4. Related information on our university offering educational programmes on ecosystems (looking at wild flora and fauna) for local or national communities.
Bee Park or bee learning park Located at King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Ratchaburi, Rang Bua Subdistrict, Chom Bueng District, Ratchaburi Province It was established for the first time on December 31, 2011 as a venue for exhibitions of knowledge. Related to bees such as honeybees and the importance of bees (Honeybees) Diversity of bees around the world. and Thai native bees (Bee Diversity), beekeeping and beekeeping equipment (Beekeeping), Bee World, honey and bee products (Honey and Bee Products) to be a place for technology transfer in accordance with university policy which focuses on teachers and researchers to bring technology and knowledge gained from research studies to transfer as academic services to students, students, farmers, organizations and agencies As well as interested people can come to study and visit. And there is a short-term training course on beekeeping. In order for the trainees to be able to apply the knowledge gained to develop into a sustainable career
Bee Park (Bee Learning Park) is a part that manages and develops knowledge by The Native Honeybee Research Laboratory, where the Native Bee Research Lab has started the study. and has been conducting research on bees and the use of native Asian bees since 2008 with a focus on research and development of new knowledge. in the academic field that has been recognized It is published in international journals. (International Journal), publishing books on bee knowledge, both Thai publishers and foreign publishers (Textbook), creating research networks within 25 agencies and from more than 15 leading research institutes abroad from more than 9 countries and presenting research results at international academic conferences (International Conferences) resulting in new information and knowledge. obtained from ongoing research studies Therefore, the information and knowledge of these be transmitted and displayed in Bee Park, KMUTT, Ratchaburi, currently the Native Honeybee Research Laboratory has Asst. Focus on biodiversity and adaptation of native bees The use of engineering technology to develop smart technology used in bee farming (Smart Farming), which is the result of collaboration of researchers from various specialties such as biology, chemistry, computers and engineering. as well as its application for economic benefits Technology transfer service is available to farmers who are interested in sustainable development of native beekeeping. The content of the courses that are open for training for those who are interested are as follows:
- Hollow Beekeeping Bee hem and steep for honey production and agricultural productivity through pollination
- Micro Beekeeping (Micro beekeeping) to produce organic honey that is unique to the tropical forest.
- Identification of the uniqueness of honey and the testing process of real honey – fake honey
- Product development and processing of bee and honey products as a guideline for creating a career such as soap, shampoo, skin care cream, etc.
Organize training courses on beekeeping for farmers and those interested. Until able to build a career Generate a large amount of income for network farmers all over the country, such as farmers in the local beekeeping and beekeeping group, Ban Kha District, Ratchaburi Province, Malabri Phufa Group, Phufa Subdistrict, Bo Kluea District, Nan Province, etc., in addition to There was also training in beekeeping for teachers and children from marginalized schools in grades 1-6. To enhance beekeeping skills for children who lack opportunities, children from poor families will have the knowledge. You can use the income from honey and curry to continue your studies. or as additional income for the family. This model we have started doing in areas on the edge of Ratchaburi and gradually Expanded to neighboring provinces, both Phetchaburi and Kanchanaburi. which can be raised all over the country Even a condo can accommodate them. And anyone can raise them, women, men, elderly or disabled people, students, any profession can raise them. Because Chanrong is a small bee, it doesn’t sting, it’s easy to take care of, it doesn’t take up much space, it’s cheap, even though the amount of honey per hive is less compared to other types of bees. But can produce high quality honey. Just set up 2-3 nest boxes, no need to feed anything. Bees also work to pollinate. You will get a maximum of 1 kg. of honey per hive. If it is a hollow bee, you will get 5-15 kg. of honey per hive. For a Mim bee, you will get 0.5-1.5 kg. of honey per hive. The price of honey to buy is 1,000 -1,500 baht per hive. Therefore, Keeping bees is like putting drops in a jar, gradually accumulating them, can be turned into a career to increase income. Help reduce inequality and distribute income
KMUTT recognizes the significance of environmental issues pertaining to the conservation of mangrove plant species and water. As a result, KMUTT has been designated as an environment and abundance area. So far, the endemic birds have begun to settle in the area. During some seasons, the campus is home to 50 different species of migratory birds. KMUTT has gathered data, photographs, bird species, and mangrove plant species in the area and has prepared the book “KMUTT Bang Khun Thian Green Breath” was released, which included paintings of birds and mangrove plants. This book was created in collaboration with KMUTT students, officer and academic staff.
KMUTT invites the community b EESH with the community around the campus support the vegetable seed for planting in the family for sustainable food and safety consumption according to sustainable development goal. Also, this activity occurs from green heart students by promoting the campaign on Facebook. There are a lot of people who donated a vegetable seed community around the campus
The development of a mangrove forestation area in King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT). In the past, this area was a coastal fishing industry. Later, the landowner donated this land to the university. When the care of the university, has initiated the development of the area. The goal is to learn, study, and research the mangrove ecosystem. In addition, to being a habitat for both plant and animal life and also a source of nursery
Kampong in Dong Prue or Darul Ibadah Community It is a small community in the vicinity of the university. At present, this community is a conservation tourist attraction for agriculture, where KMUTT has participated in pushing it to become a conservation learning center that, not only is an agricultural area but also cultivating. There is much livestock such as cows, goats, etc. In addition, there are many endemic animals such as otters and various types of birds
There are also many endemic animals such as otters and various types of birds. This community is an ecosystem-preserve that there are various even though, located central city.
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5. Related information on our university offering educational programme/outreach for local or national communities on sustainable management of land for agriculture and tourism.
University with Career Development, Quality of Life and Environment in Specific Surrounding Area
The concept aims to create a mechanism for technologists and those who want to use technology to meet, apply international knowledge, and expand local knowledge through the appropriate atmosphere and learning styles to encourage support with the purpose for communities to be more self-reliant. The activities have been conducted in 3 KMUTT areas: Thung Khru, Bang Khun Thien, Ratchaburi, and specific areas.
Bang Mot and nearby areas (Thung Khru, Rat Burana, Bang Khun Thien, Chomthong, Phra Pradaeng) cooperated with the sgovernment and private sectors to improve the quality of life of people in the area by using research and development processes from local problems.
University with the Royal Project and the Royal Project Foundation
Another important role of KMUTT under the operation of “University with Community and Social Project” is the use of unique talents and expertise of the university to support the Royal Project Foundation, Royal Project and the Royal Project in HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn works. Those are conducted under the Energy Program, Engineering Program, and Environment Program to support the agricultural system, which is also known as the Energy Engineering and Environment for Agriculture Program or the 3E for A Program.
The main operating areas are the Royal Project Development Center and Station, 4 instant food factories( Fang District – Chiang Mai, Mae Chan District – Chiang Rai Province, Tao Ngoi District – Sakon Nakhon, and Non Din Daeng District – Buri Ram), Phu Fah Development Center ( Nan Province), and the Hill Tribe Community Learning Center “Mae Fah Luang” (by Educational Management for Highland Communities Center), Omkoi District – Chiang Mai.
Royal Project Foundation
The Royal Project Foundation operates in 39 research stations and Royal Project Development Centers in 6 northern provinces (Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Mae Hong Son, Phayao, Lamphun, Tak) in 20 districts, 275 villages with a population of approximately 100,000 households covering an area of approximately 2,000 square kilometers. In order to encourage farmers in the highlands to have a better quality of life by developing fundamental factors for career, education, society, environment, and public health. In addition, it also promotes research on winter crops and livestock to transfer technology in production to farmers, and market for farmers’ products. Therefore, they can purchase and distribute their products to provide a sufficient income for sustain life and maintain the balance of the environment, including sustainable conservation of soil, water, and watershed forests.
KMUTT has started to provide academical services and technical support to the Royal Project Foundation since the end of 1999, using knowledge of engineers in energy and environmental science to support agricultural systems in the highlands.
Combination system of a specific wavelength of light project to reduce vegetable production time in greenhouses
The Royal Project Foundation needs to produce vegetables in the greenhouse with the Smart Farming system. The Royal Project Foundation and King’s Recommended Project Supporting Center, KMUTT has conducted researches with Pangda Royal Agricultural Station in the experiment of growing vegetables in the greenhouse with the combination system of a specific wavelength of the LED light. In addition, continue to light from the sun for another 6 hours in the evening with a group of salad vegetables such as Red Oak, Green Oak, Pak Choi, Bok Choi, etc. The system can reduce the time to grow seedlings from 15-20 days to 10-15 days and reduce the Period of planting vegetables in the field from 30 days per cycle to 22 days per cycle or increase the production capacity of vegetables from 12 cycles per year to 15 cycles per year. This technique produces the same quality equal to the normal planting technique. However, the cost of electricity used has increased by approximately 1,200 baht per planting cycle. There are the Mae Sariang and Mae Tho Royal Project Development Center have adopted this technology for planting vegetables and Kalanchoes.
Design and architectural consulting
In 2017, KMUTT integrated research, learning, academic services, design and architectural consulting activities by teachers, personnel and students from the Faculty of Architecture and Design.
KMUTT and a partner network, totaling 70 people, conducted 3 activities which were;
- Landscape design for Pangda Royal Agricultural Station and the Wat Chan Royal Project Development Center.
- Building architecture design for 9 stations and centers. These two parts were to allow stations or centers to proceed under the budget for landscape adjustment and interior design of buildings
- Surveying and collecting information on knowledge of local architecture of the Hmong, Pge k’uyau, and Muser Hilltribe.
Community potential development and promoting the creation of added value for wheat for farmers at Ban Thung Luang, Mae Win Subdistrict, Mae Wang District, Chiang Mai Province (Khun Wang Royal Project Development Center). By studying the processing of 5% or 1 ton per year of excess production as products creating jobs, income, and developing community potential to support such activities. Performance in 2018, a group of 5 new generation of wheat farmers who have concepts and needs to develop processed wheat products with an understanding of marketing and services, resulting in processed products using wheat flour as the main ingredient of egg tarts and wheat bar that can be sold as a snack at meetings of local authorities, local restaurants, local cafes, and nearby areas. Moreover, it also adds value of wheat from 35 baht per kg to 500 baht per kg.
Developing the ability of change leaders to be a Community Entrepreneur (SE: Social Entrepreneur) Baan Gai Noi Basketry Handicrafts Group, Muang Gai Sub-district, Mae Taeng District, Chiang Mai (Mon Ngo Royal Project Development Center) Developing the ability of change leaders to be a Community Entrepreneur (SE: Social Entrepreneur) Baan Gai Noi Basketry Handicrafts Group, Muang Gai Sub-district, Mae Taeng District, Chiang Mai (Mon Ngo Royal Project Development Center) From the limitations of the basketry handicrafts group in the community in terms of designing the appearance of the products to be beautiful and fit with the demand and accession of the market. The university by professors and students developed the product model and handicraft skills and link to various markets. As a result, the basketry handcraft group was able to fabricate 5 new products Ban Kai Noi Bai Kho Handicraft Center had the opportunity to exchange ideas and receive advice on the development of Ban Kai Noi Bai Kho handicraft on July 28, 2021.
Royal Factory of Instant Food
Nowadays, there are 3 royal factories in operation which are located in Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Sakon Nakhon, since the factory in Buriram was closed in 1998. The northern factory was established in the 1967 decade to support cold-weather agricultural products as an alternative plant instead of opium from the support of the Royal Project Foundation. While the northeastern royal factory was established in the mid-1977 to solve the problems of poverty of the villagers and support the development of security in the area after fighting in the war for the people to subside. In 2016, KMUTT and RMUTL were a consultant for instant food factory 1 in Fang and instant food factory 2 in Mae Chan as the factory requested on a case-by-case basis. Both universities still continued following the implementation of the ISO 50001 system and the maintenance system that everyone was involved in (TPM: Total Productive Maintenance) and still continued being a consultant in 2017 and 2018.
KMUTT Ratchaburi – Natural Science Park
According to the master plan of the Natural Science Park Project under the Royal Thought for a period of 3years 2019-2021) executed under the royal thought of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn while she visited the Natural Science Park Project on January 28th, 2019 delegating the University to complete two tasks: 1) survey and study of the fundamental information of populations and communities in the Project areas, i.e., Huai Phak Basin, Tako Pit Thong Basin, Huai Nam Sai Basin, and Huai Khok Mu Basin covering 12 villages of Suan Phueng Sub-district and Tanao Si Sub-district, a total area of 132,905 Rai or about 210 square kilometers and; 2) promotion of research on natural resource conservation and rehabilitation in the Project areas.
The operations include:
- Natural resource research on bees and bee trees;
- Survey of wildlife using automatic cameras;
- Development of media and database system.
Native Honey bee and Pollinators Research Center
Native Honey bee and Pollinators Research Center has conducted exceptional researches on bee dance language and communication in beehives yielding the dedicated knowledge which is important for the development of researches in applications of high-value substances or engineering technologies. It is developed to be a research center producing researches with exceptional effects in 3 aspects: 1) publishing high-quality research papers; 2) economy and social and; 3) environment. The research unit purposes to grow up to be a research and innovative laboratory in order to develop the economy and social according to the KMUTT’s roadmap of being the STI Entrepreneurial University. The activities conducted in the year 2019-2020 consisted of 2 main activities: 1) arrangement of technology training of “Thai Native Bee and Stingless Bee Apiculture for Honey Production and Pollination to Increase Agricultural Yields”; 2) research on bees and stingless bees, behaviors, and apicultural equipment and; 3) demonstration of beehive condition checking.
Development of Career, Quality of Life, and Environment of the Areas in Na Haeo District, Loei Province
The areas in Na Haeo District, Loei Province, have been under the KMUTT’s operations from 1996 to the present time. There have been provided with the capability improvement for children and youths by organizing the Sci-Tech Learning Camp for above 500 children and youths per year, the local teachers were provided with the development of knowledge and competence for above 20 persons per year. There has been cooperation between the schools within the areas of the Loei Rajabhat University and local agencies. The activities under the development and promotion provided to agriculturists by KMUTT to the extent that their livings were elevated are the Strawberry Production Performance and Yield Improvement Project of which the participating agriculturists were benefited, 20 households per year, with the value derived from the Project during 2019-2020 of 11.8 Million Baht, and the Macadamia Processing Performance Improvement Project of which the participating agriculturists were benefited for 75 households and the income earned was 5 Million Baht per year. The effects from the activities locally conducted were providing the people in communities with income, reduction of agriculturists’ immigration rate, reduction of translocation of workers to the capitals, and attracting tourists to the areas resulting in community’s economic enhancement.
The University and Royal Projects and Royal Thought Projects
Applying the University’s dedicated scientific and technological capabilities and proficiencies including the engineering skills to support the tasks of Royal Project Foundation, Royal Thought Project, and Personal Project of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn under the Plan on Energy, Quality of Life, and Environment is deemed as an important role of the University. The main operating areas consist of the Royal Project Development Center, Royal Project Foundation, and 4 Royal Factories located at Fang District, Chiang Mai Province; Mae Chan District, Chiang Rai Province; Tao Ngoi District, Sakon Nakhon Province and; Non Din Daeng District, Buri Ram Province; Phufa Development Center, Nan Province; Learning Center of Thai Hill Tribe Community “Mae Fa Luang” (SorSorChor.), Omkoi District, Chiang Mai Province, and Mae Sariang District, Mae Hong Son Province.
- shorter period of cultivation. These included the design and commissioning of an automatic environmental control system capable of precise and automatic measurement of humidity and needs of fertilizers of water-based plants with lower prices.
- For the development of quality of life, KMUTT has cooperated with Rajamangala Institute of Technology to develop and provide consulting on water management to be sufficient for the needs of communities by conducting survey and collection of data of local water consumption in order to enable local sustainable local water management including supporting agriculturists on interlocking block production in the areas of Ban Nong Khiao to be used in pond construction for the storage of water for consumption of local agriculturists and sold to prospective purchasers.
- For career development, KMUTT has cooperated with the local agriculturists to develop communities’ performances and promote the value addition of wheat products appropriate for the areas. These were provided to the wheat agriculturists in Ban Thung Luang, Mae Win Sub-district, Mae Wang District, Chiang Mai Province (Khun Wang Royal Project Development Center).
Additional evidence link:
1.https://royalproject.org/
2.https://www.facebook.com/KMUTT/posts/10157963150698581/
3.https://www.facebook.com/KhaosaleeBaanthunglaung
4.https://www.facebook.com/nhbeekmutt/
5.https://ratchaburi.kmutt.ac.th/bee-park/
6.http://w.pdti.kmutt.ac.th/labpro/en/crm.pdf
7.https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100044119646081
8.https://www.isranews.org/content-page/item/54208-kmutt25.html
15.3 SUPPORTING LAND ECOSYSTEMS THROUGH ACTION
1. Supporting land ecosystems through action Policy
KMUTT provide a clear and concise policy on sustainable development, environmental preservation and sustainability. KMUTT pursuing sufficiency economy philosophy for sustainable development with surrounding communities; moreover, focusing on conservation of biodiversity and maintenance of ecosystem. To achieve the target, KMUTT transform campus to be an integral learning space where staffs and students become a main role to contribute sustainable development awareness at every opportunity or as known as social change agent. University with social and community Project is one of impact project at KMUTT. This project work to support the Royal Project of Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn which cover in the field of Energy, Engineering, Environment and agriculture. Also known as the Energy Engineering and Environment for Agriculture Program or the 3E for A Program.
KMUTT Green & Sustainable Development Policy
Green University Policy
This policy has been implemented since 2003 when KMUTT has been committed to preserve the environment in all activities resulted from its operations, teaching/learning, research and development. The commitments include.
- Being the role model of Green University in terms of safe environmental energy management in collaboration with the community.
- Aiming at producing quality graduates who can be the social change agent for sustainable development of the Thai society.
- Striving for excellency under TQM framework to continuously develop safe environmental energy management.
Green University Policy
Green University Policy has been reviewed under KMUTT Educational Reform framework.
- Plants are grown on the terrace of the Office of President Building and other buildings to increase green space, reduce heat into the buildings and reduce the urban heat island phenomenon.
- Green Society building has been built to promote collective learning and green network.
- Walking Campus: KMUTT reduces the usage of fossil fuel from cars and reduces pollution on campus by limiting the area where cars can access. Roofs have been installed over the pathways to prevent sunlight and rain. Appropriate parking space for cars, motorbikes and bikes are provided (to be operated in 2021).
Policies Related to Sustainable Green University
The policies supporting Green University include the establishment of Energy Environment Safety and Health (EESH) which is responsible for management of energy, environment, safety, and occupational health in accordance with the international standard.
– Development and increase of the green space on campus
– Building of Green infrastructure and environment
– Promoting the development of Green Landscaping by making the Campus Master Plan
– KMUTT Green Building Code
– Making of Green Curriculum
- Greenhouse gas emission reduction policy
- Policy for a smoke -free and drug –free campus environment
- Policy to reduce the use of paper and plastic in campus
- Bicycle and pedestrian policy in campus
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2. Local biodiversity included in planning and development
King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Bang Khun Thian Education Area Campus. It is a watershed area with a stream surrounding the university. As a result, there are many kinds of animals that use the stream water within the university. As a result, it is a small natural ecosystem. Especially, amphibians and birds. The survey of bird populations in the university found that there are many more than 50 species that circulate using stream water within the university.
In the past year, the university has had activities that promote the conservation and increase the population of both plant and animal organisms within the university.
Kampong in Dong Prue or Darul Ibadah Community It is a small community in the vicinity of the university. At present, this community is a conservation tourist attraction for agriculture, where KMUTT has participated in pushing it to become a conservation learning center that, not only is an agricultural area but also cultivating. There is much livestock such as cows, goats, etc. In addition, there are many endemic animals such as otters and various types of birds There are also many endemic animals such as otters and various types of birds. This community is an ecosystem-preserve that there are various even though, located central city.
KMUTT invites the community to plant food in the COVID-19 epidemic situation community surrounding the university. This activity was held by EESH to support the seed of vegetables for the plant in the family forsustainable food and safety consumption according to the sustainable development goal. In addition, This activity occurs from Green Heart students by promoting the campaign on Facebook that there are a lot of people who received donated seed of vegetables during the COVID-19 epidemic situation.
The development of a mangrove forestation area in King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT). In the past, this area was a coastal fishing industry. Later, the landowner donated this land to the university. When the care of the university, has initiated the development of the area. The goal is to learn, study, and research the mangrove ecosystem. In addition, to being a habitat for both plant and animal life and also a source of nursery
Bee Park is a learning park at KMUTT in Ratchaburi province that, is a place with various knowledge exhibitions about the bees such as the importance of bees, the variety of bees and, the native of bees including, the beekeeping equipment and the product from honey. The policy of technology transfer KMUTT’s, the results of Bee Park to transferred academic to the students, the farmers, the organizations and the agencies. In addition, there is training for short-term beekeeping that trainees can apply their knowledge and develop a sustainable career
Bee Park is a learning park at KMUTT in Ratchaburi province that, is a place with various knowledge exhibitions about the bees such as the importance of bees, the variety of bees and, the native of bees including, the beekeeping equipment and the product from honey. The policy of technology transfer KMUTT’s, the results of Bee Park to transferred academic to the students, the farmers, the organizations and the agencies. In addition, there is training for short-term beekeeping that trainees can apply their knowledge and develop a sustainable career
Organize training courses on beekeeping for farmers and those interested. Until able to build a career Generate a large amount of income for network farmers all over the country, such as farmers in the local beekeeping and beekeeping group, Ban Kha District, Ratchaburi Province, Malabri Phufa Group, Phufa Subdistrict, Bo Kluea District, Nan Province, etc., in addition to There was also training in beekeeping for teachers and children from marginalized schools in grades 1-6. To enhance beekeeping skills for children who lack opportunities, children from poor families will have the knowledge. You can use the income from honey and curry to continue your studies. or as additional income for the family. This model we have started doing in areas on the edge of Ratchaburi and gradually Expanded to neighboring provinces, both Phetchaburi and Kanchanaburi. which can be raised all over the country Even a condo can accommodate them. And anyone can raise them, women, men, elderly or disabled people, students, any profession can raise them. Because Chanrong is a small bee, it doesn’t sting, it’s easy to take care of, it doesn’t take up much space, it’s cheap, even though the amount of honey per hive is less compared to other types of bees. But can produce high quality honey. Just set up 2-3 nest boxes, no need to feed anything. Bees also work to pollinate. You will get a maximum of 1 kg. of honey per hive. If it is a hollow bee, you will get 5-15 kg. of honey per hive. For a Mim bee, you will get 0.5-1.5 kg. of honey per hive. The price of honey to buy is 1,000 -1,500 baht per hive. Therefore, Keeping bees is like putting drops in a jar, gradually accumulating them, can be turned into a career to increase income. Help reduce inequality and distribute income
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3. Collaboration for shared land ecosystems
The development of the mangrove ecosystem learning area
King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi has received a donation from Pruksa Real Estate Company, a housing development company. The land was given to KMUTT for educational use. Due to the environment of the area before being in possession of KMUTT in the past, this area was a coastal fishing industry area. Therefore, there is a plan to improve and develop the place to be a learning center for mangrove ecosystems. and is a nursery for small aquatic animals as well
in the early stages of development is to adjust the condition of wasteland Store all discarded materials or materials that may pose a risk from the area. It has been started by planting various types of mangrove and non-mangrove trees in preparation for further planting in the next phase. and allocate space for the creation of a learning center
In the next phase, there will be an increase in green space in the area by organizing activities for students and surrounding communities to participate in planting mangrove trees.
From the survey of the diversity of the ecosystem in the area, it was found that there are many types of ground in that area, such as the Lampen tree, the small-leaf mangrove tree, the large-leaf mangrove tree, the Samae tree, the Chakram tree, and the Pak Bia tree, etc. In terms of the animal population seen often include mudskippers, black crabs, crabs, monitor lizards and many other types of water birds
development of farmland within the university
King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi Policy for area development because it is planted within the university The area of the university has been allocated for planting. The purpose is to strengthen food security and increase green spaces within the university. The produce obtained from planting can be distributed to everyone within KMUTT.
4. Relate information on our university having a policy to reduce the impact of alien species on Campus.
Water Recycling Program Implementation
The charts compare the implementation of water recycling process in conventional and Green building in the years 2005 and 2021. Between these years, water-recycling program nearly 100 percent completely install, improving and developing from throwing precious water down the drain to recycle water around campus. In 2005, only wastewater treatment plant is operated to treated waste water before discharge back to community. On that time, most of activities such as gardening, road cleaning and toilet flushing are only use water from tap water. By 2010, KMUTT more seriously concern on water conservation and sustainable water management which aim to both minimizes the effects of drought and water shortages and makes water available for recreational purposes. Thereby, green building with water recycling system is operated. By water recycling program implementation, it produced largely impact to the reduction of water consumption and water bill. Overall, it is clear by 2021 the Implemention of water recycling program within KMUTT would be 100%
Apply building standards to minimize water usage
According to water conservation policy, KMUTT set a target to reduce water consumption 30% by 2030 compared to the 2006 baseline. Thailand Energy Efficiency development plan is used as guideline for renovate or construct new building. In 2020, all conventional water taps, showerheads and bidet in toilet have changed to eco sensor water severing. Referring to KMUTT purchasing guideline, new water appliances must receive green certificate or green label before purchase for either next construction or project. These eco appliances play such important role in water conservation as university can reduce piped water usage over 50,000 m3/year.
5. Related information on our university on collaborating with the local community, e.g. through partnerships, in efforts to maintain shared land ecosystems.
The development of the mangrove ecosystem learning area
King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi has received a donation from Pruksa Real Estate Company, a housing development company. The land was given to KMUTT for educational use. Due to the environment of the area before being in possession of KMUTT in the past, this area was a coastal fishing industry area. Therefore, there is a plan to improve and develop the place to be a learning center for mangrove ecosystems. and is a nursery for small aquatic animals as well
in the early stages of development is to adjust the condition of wasteland Store all discarded materials or materials that may pose a risk from the area. It has been started by planting various types of mangrove and non-mangrove trees in preparation for further planting in the next phase. and allocate space for the creation of a learning center
In the next phase, there will be an increase in green space in the area by organizing activities for students and surrounding communities to participate in planting mangrove trees.
From the survey of the diversity of the ecosystem in the area, it was found that there are many types of ground in that area, such as the Lampen tree, the small-leaf mangrove tree, the large-leaf mangrove tree, the Samae tree, the Chakram tree, and the Pak Bia tree, etc. In terms of the animal population seen often include mudskippers, black crabs, crabs, monitor lizards and many other types of water birds
development of farmland within the university
King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi Policy for area development because it is planted within the university The area of the university has been allocated for planting. The purpose is to strengthen food security and increase green spaces within the university. The produce obtained from planting can be distributed to everyone within KMUTT.
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15.4 LAND 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.).
Campus Water Balance :Water Recycling and bio-ecological drainage system
A sustainable water balance is defined by the AWS (2014) as “The state when the amount and timing of water use, including whether the volumes withdrawn, consumed, diverted, and returned at the site and in the watershed, are sustainable relative to renewable water supplies and are maintaining environmental flow regimes and renewable aquifer levels. Water balance has become a tool for managing water resources and also a tool for protecting and maintaining the ecosystem of an environment. Managing accurate water balance assessment is necessary for short and long term water resource management.
To use university campus as living lab for water sustainability,KMUTT implements water balance system in Bang Khun thian campus as a living lab for teaching and research. The four main steps for Water balance system has been done including : Prevention wastewater from entering the campus water system , Aerobic Wastewater treatment , Water recycling program ,Bio-ecological drainage system using wetland . For Balance water management system ,wastewater from all building in KMUTT Bang Khun Thian will be treated by using aerobic wastewater treatment plant followed by water recycling with solar cells pumping to artificial reservoir pond. Bio-ecological drainage system has been chosen to use with constructed wetland which can remove pollutants and reducing peak flow. The water balance water analysis has been done with monthly checked. The results show campus balance water can help for water resource management and need to control water quality to meet the standards. Water balance is reflected in SDG6, which focuses on sustainably water and also supports the achievement of many other SDGs, including SDG7 ,SDG11 and taking actions against climate change impacts (SDG 13) and stop biodiversity loss (SDG 15).
Water pollution control in campus area
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 Chromium The standard controls the drainage from certain types and sizes of buildings.
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
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2. Related information on our university having a policy on reducing plastic waste on campus.
KMUTT Waste Management Policy
KMUTT provides waste management system and encourages student and staff to reduce, reuse, recycle and proper managen ment 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.
| Responsible Office | Policy Administration | Date Issued |
| Energy Environment Safety and Health (EESH) | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suvit SeaTia, President , KMUTT | December 2021 |
Additional evidence link:
1.https://sustainable.kmutt.ac.th/waste/kmutt-waste-management-policy/
3. Related information on our university having a policy on waste disposal – covering hazardous materials.
King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi Hazardous waste management policies have been issued. and handed over the obligation to the Energy, Environment, Safety and Occupational Health Management Center (EESH Center) to manage hazardous chemicals from the university laboratory. In this regard, the EESH Center has issued a policy on environmental management, safety and hazardous waste management. Including the preparation of a safety manual about the storage of hazardous wastes within KMUTT.
Safety Policy KMUTT
Energy Environment Safety and Health Management Policy
Hazardous Waste Management Manual KMUTT
Additional evidence link:
1.https://sustainable.kmutt.ac.th/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Hazardous-waste-collection-in-KMUTT.pdf
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