Water waste management has emerged as a critical issue as the world grapples with the impacts of climate change, urbanization, and population growth. According to the United Nations, nearly two billion people experience water scarcity, underscoring the urgent need for sustainable water management practices. “The importance of efficient water waste management cannot be overstated and required particular attention,” said Prof. Gassan Hodaifa Meri, a Biochemistry and Biotechnology Professor at Pablo de Olavide University, Spain.
He gave the lecture of Water Waste Management on MASUDEM Teacher Training which was held on Monday-Friday, 24-28 June 2024 at the Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM). This training was attended by 20 participants, consisting of lecturers and research assistants from FEB UGM and the Faculty of Engineering UGM, who have an interest in and focus on wastewater management studies.
Steering Committee/Project Manager MASUDEM UGM, Prof. Nurul Indarti, Sivilokonom., Cand.Merc., Ph.D., explained that the training program was designed to provide participants with the tools and knowledge to implement effective water management strategies and technologies following the MASUDEM main goal to ensure environmental sustainability.
“This training program is a strategic initiative to enhance the capabilities of MASUDEM members by empowering the faculty members with the latest knowledge and practical skills and fostering a stronger foundation for environmental education and research,” she said.
Through this training activity, added Nurul, it is also hoped to strengthen the foundation for the MASUDEM program. Additionally, the training aims to enhance research on environmental sustainability at their respective institutions. In this training, participants were provided with theoretical and practical explanations related to wastewater management from experts in biochemistry and biotechnology.
The training has seen enthusiastic participation from faculty members who are eager to deepen their understanding of water waste management. Participants are engaging in a variety of activities that combine theoretical instruction with hands-on experience. The participants recognize the importance of this training for their professional development and for the impact it will have on the environment.
Source: MASUDEM FEB UGM
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