ACTION PLAN
PT1: TRAINING AND AWARENESS ON ENVIRONMENTAL AND LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT
a. Training Program
Conducting FIVE (5) or more awareness briefings covering:
-The importance of landscape and environmental management.
- Provisions of environmental laws.
- Awareness of the community.
b. Awareness campaign
Implementing FIVE (5) or more environmental awareness campaigns or activities regarding the environment Implementation of extensive, structured environmental awareness campaigns that involve the entire campus community.
Activities involve the active participation of students and staff, with a clear and positive impact on raising environmental awareness.
c. Management and Evaluation of Sustainable Practices
Highly structured sustainable practices with regular monitoring and comprehensive impact assessment. The campus undertakes follow-up actions and continuous improvements to ensure environmental sustainability.
PT2: MAINTENANCE OF PLANTS AND NATURAL HABITAT
There is an existing plant inventory in the (Campus Only category).
a. Management of natural crops
In campus areas and more structured ones with periodic maintenance carried out in certain areas on campus, there is awareness and involvement from the campus community with conservation plans, continuous care, protection, and consistent improvement of native plants.
b. Selection and Suitability of Plants
Very meticulous and orderly landscape planning, taking into account aesthetics, ecology, and sustainability; the arrangement and selection of plants are aligned with the campus's characteristics to produce a sustainable landscape. (There is a very comprehensive landscape master plan that is adhered to and continuously improved over time.)
c. Plant Care and Maintenance
Thorough and consistent plant care, with a regular maintenance schedule in all landscape areas; plants are always well-maintained and healthy, and improvements are made that contribute to the overall beauty and well-being of the campus.
d. Planting plants
The institution plants more than 50 trees either on or off campus, which impacts the reduction of the carbon footprint through community involvement both on and off campus.
PT3: STUDY AND LOCAL ACTION
a. Environmental Study and Assessment
Conducting a very comprehensive environmental study and assessment and
continuous, exceeding four (4) environmental aspects on campus with detailed data and used to plan local actions.
b. Local Actions Based on the Study
Highly structured and high-quality local actions, fully aligned with environmental studies and assessments, encompassing ecosystem restoration, continuous monitoring, and periodic improvements.
c. Management of campus biodiversity and ecosystems
A comprehensive, periodic biodiversity and ecosystem management programme that involves the entire campus area; there is continuous monitoring, analysis, and evaluation with high awareness among the community both on and off campus.
PT4: SURFACE WATER RUNOFF MANAGEMENT
a. Planning and design of water runoff management
The design of surface water runoff management is highly comprehensive and innovative, integrating green technology, natural absorption, and ecosystem restoration to ensure no negative impact on the environment and humans with the cooperation of the local community.
b. Installation of Infrastructure Water Runoff Management The sophisticated water runoff management infrastructure uses an integrated drainage system such as rainwater detention tanks, retention ponds, green drainage systems, and rain gardens to ensure efficient surface water management across the campus.
PT5: INFORMATION AND DATA SHARING
The institution organises five (5) or more benchmarking visit sessions to external agencies/institutions.
The SmartGreen PolyCC website at the Polytechnic and Community College level is always updated, which includes:
- Activity report.
- Award.
- PT data from trust areas