14.5.4 Collaboration for shared aquatic ecosystems

Srinakharinwirot University contributes to reducing marine pollution by tackling wastewater and solid waste that can enter river and canal systems and ultimately reach the sea. Through its SWU Zero Waste and SWU Green frameworks, the University promotes campus-wide waste separation and sets a target to reduce general waste by 10% per year, alongside a formal policy requiring all on-campus vendors to minimise plastic bags, ban foam food containers and plastic cups, discourage plastic cutlery and straws, and use biodegradable or reusable packaging. These measures significantly reduce single-use plastics and other litter that might leak into urban drainage and waterways. In parallel, SWU implements on-site wastewater treatment and reuse, and runs the “SWU Rak Khlong Saen Saeb” programmes with nearby schools and communities to raise awareness, change behaviour and improve the condition of the canal that connects to Bangkok’s wider river system. Together, these operational policies and community initiatives show that the University addresses both land-based sources of marine pollution and local waterway stewardship as part of its commitment to SDG 14.

Evidence: Announcement of the new B.Sc. in Climate Change and Environmental Sciences (academic year 2026), Srinakharinwirot University admissions website (admission.swu.ac.th).