Selected Research
Ding, J., Liang, J., Wang, Q., Tan, X., Xie, W., Chen, C., Li, C., Li, D., Li, J., & Chen, X. (2024). Enhanced Tetracycline Adsorption Using KOH-Modified Biochar Derived from Waste Activated Sludge in Aqueous Solutions. Toxics, 12(10), 691. https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics12100691
ENSURE AVAILABILITY AND SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION FOR ALL
WATER STEWARDSHIP
Water is an essential and finite resource that should be protected. At USJ, we are committed to our Green Campus Environmental Action Plan, which incorporates rainwater harvesting and recycling systems. As an environmentally conscious institution, the USJ campus features water dispensers on each floor of the academic building and twelve in the residential hall, totalling nineteen water dispensers. These water dispensers provide access to free drinking water and encourage students and staff to use reusable water bottles, reducing plastic consumption and waste. This initiative highlights the University’s considerable efforts towards achieving SDG 6, which aims to ensure access to clean water and sanitation.
WATER CONSERVATION
USJ supports water conservation off campus and collaborates with the local government and NGOs to ensure clean water resources are maintained. Much of our Institute of Science and Environment’s direct action is focused on mangrove conservation. Among the many ecosystem benefits of mangroves, coastal protection and their ability to filter toxic materials make them crucial battlegrounds in the fight for the conservation of water resources.
In the academic year 2024-2025, we led a dynamic Nature-Based Solutions Workshop on Floating Wetland, held in the Philippines, involving over 100 student participants and fostering cross-border collaboration. The workshop provided students with a practical opportunity to implement sustainable solutions in a real-world setting. We also hosted a Microplastic workshop, delivering training for Sands China Eco Ambassadors and promoting efforts to mitigate microplastic pollution in Macau’s water systems. In collaboration with Sands China Ltd, we jointly inaugurated Macao’s Wetland Treasures: 2024 Biodiversity Photography. The exhibition highlighted the rich biodiversity of Macao’s wetlands, raising awareness among residents and visitors about the importance of conservation.