In 2024, Universitas Padjadjaran (Unpad) advanced its environmental sustainability efforts through collaborative programs that combine scientific innovation, community participation, and ecosystem preservation. Working with the Bandung Regency Government and PT Tirta Fresindo Jaya, Unpad developed water conservation ponds and infiltration wells at the Nagrog Biodiversity Park to enhance groundwater recharge and support sustainable water use. In parallel, a partnership with the Ministry of Environment and Forestry led to the creation of the Ecoriparian Leuwi Padjadjaran, a model for restoring river ecosystems while promoting education, conservation, and community empowerment. These initiatives reflect Unpad’s strong commitment to water conservation, climate adaptation, and the protection of shared aquatic ecosystems through multi-stakeholder collaboration.
Universitas Padjadjaran (Unpad), in collaboration with the Bandung Regency Government and PT Tirta Fresindo Jaya, developed water conservation ponds and infiltration wells at the Nagrog Biodiversity Park in Cicalengka, Bandung Regency. Led by the Environmental Geology and Hydrogeology Laboratory, this initiative aims to enhance groundwater recharge and reduce surface runoff. A two-year hydrogeological study identified Nagrog as a key infiltration zone, resulting in a master plan for sustainable water infrastructure that diverts unused spring water through a 1.3-kilometer pipeline into conservation ponds connected to three infiltration wells.
Beyond its conservation function, the system supports fish cultivation and promotes community-based environmental stewardship. During the inauguration, local and university leaders highlighted the project as a pentahelix collaboration among academia, government, and industry to address climate change challenges. The Nagrog project exemplifies how science-driven initiatives can enhance water resilience, biodiversity conservation, and community welfare.
The establishment of Ecoriparian Leuwi Padjadjaran at Universitas Padjadjaran represents a strong example of collaboration for shared aquatic ecosystems. This initiative was jointly developed by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry of Indonesia (MoEF) and Universitas Padjadjaran, aiming to restore and protect river ecosystems while promoting sustainable community engagement. By transforming riverbanks into clean, educational, and economically beneficial green areas, the project integrates environmental conservation with social empowerment.
The collaboration ensures that the management of aquatic ecosystems, particularly the river environments surrounding Unpad, becomes a shared responsibility between the government, academia, and local communities. The ecoriparian serves as a model for inclusive ecosystem management, providing a space where education, conservation, and recreation coexist in harmony. This initiative reflects Unpad’s ongoing commitment to advancing sustainable water and river management through research, innovation, and partnership driven environmental action.
Collaboration for Shared Aquatic Ecosystems through Ecoriparian Leuwi Padjadjaran Initiative
The establishment of Ecoriparian Leuwi Padjadjaran at Universitas Padjadjaran represents a strong example of collaboration for shared aquatic ecosystems. This initiative was jointly developed by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry of Indonesia (MoEF) and Universitas Padjadjaran, aiming to restore and protect river ecosystems while promoting sustainable community engagement. By transforming riverbanks into clean, educational, and economically beneficial green areas, the project integrates environmental conservation with social empowerment.
The collaboration ensures that the management of aquatic ecosystems, particularly the river environments surrounding Unpad, becomes a shared responsibility between the government, academia, and local communities. The ecoriparian serves as a model for inclusive ecosystem management, providing a space where education, conservation, and recreation coexist in harmony. This initiative reflects Unpad’s ongoing commitment to advancing sustainable water and river management through research, innovation, and partnership driven environmental action.