SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation - 3.5. Promoting conscious water usage on campus - Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences
SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation - 3.5. Promoting conscious water usage on campus
Last modified: 09. November 2024
3.5. Promoting conscious water usage on campus
MATE actively promotes conscious water usage on the campuses by organizing conferences and presentations. E. g. each year, the United Nations Water Organization (UN-Water) focuses on a specific theme, which is linked to the World Water Day motto.
Water Conference 2023 (Víz konferencia 2023)
Water Conference 2023 (Víz konferencia 2023) professional conference was organized by The Institute for Agricultural and Food Economics on the occasion of the World Water Day on sustainable water management.
The conference emphasized conscious water usage in various sectors, particularly agriculture. It focused on green innovations in agricultural water management, exploring sustainable technologies to optimize water use and reduce waste in farming. It also addressed the legal regulation of bathing areas and waters, highlighting the importance of maintaining water quality in recreational spaces. Another significant topic was the legal framework for irrigation, discussing international models for regulating irrigation practices and potential future directions for lawmaking to ensure efficient and sustainable water use. The Öko-Völgy Foundation's water management project was presented as a model of best practices in water conservation. The conference also touched on the issue of drinking water waste in Europe, urging a shift toward more conscious consumption. The role of water in circular and energy management was explored, emphasizing its importance in both environmental and energy systems. Innovative practices such as aquaponics for water-efficient home gardening were discussed as a means of sustainable food production with reduced water usage. Lastly, the conference highlighted current water protection issues in Hungary, identifying key challenges and offering solutions to safeguard water resources for the future.
The overarching theme of the conference was the need for conscious water usage, sustainable practices, and innovation in water management across different sectors.
