The Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences (FPIK) at Universitas Padjadjaran (Unpad) has introduced a new environmental management innovation by constructing a paving block parking area designed to function as a water infiltration zone. This initiative is part of the faculty’s efforts to enhance sustainability and improve water resource management on campus.
The installation of paving blocks in the FPIK Unpad parking area is designed to allow rainwater to seep into the ground, thereby reducing surface runoff and preventing waterlogging. This system not only optimizes rainwater management but also helps mitigate flood risks and improve the environmental quality around the campus.
The paving blocks selected have a special design with gaps that enable rainwater to directly infiltrate the soil while also supporting vegetation around the parking area. With this technology, rainwater is not only absorbed into the soil but also contributes to replenishing groundwater reserves.
This initiative aligns with Unpad’s broader sustainability programs and reflects the faculty’s commitment to implementing environmentally friendly practices. Through this paving block parking development, FPIK Unpad hopes to serve as an example for other institutions in adopting green technology and advancing better water resource management.
This development also underscores the faculty’s efforts to support global sustainability goals, as outlined in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, particularly in relation to sustainable clean water and sanitation management.