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The Asian Institute of Technology cares about purchasing and sourcing things in a way that’s good for the environment and people. The Institute follows ten important rules when purchasing items. These policies make sure vendors respect human rights, treat workers well, protect the environment, and guard against corruption. AIT believes in supporting local and sustainable products to make our campus greener and better for everyone. The Green Purchasing Policy reinforces AIT’s dedication to sustainability, ensuring that all food, including those derived from aquatic sources, aligns with environmentally responsible standards.

Refer to page 11, VII on “Green Purchasing”

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The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) has a comprehensive action plan in place to reduce plastic waste on its campus. The AIT Sustainability Policy, along with Annex 4 – Solid Waste and Plastics, clearly outlines AIT’s commitment to minimizing waste, especially plastic waste, and fostering environmentally sustainable practices. The policy’s goals include implementing a 100% waste segregation in academic areas by 2024 and reducing plastic use across the campus by 50% by 2025. Moreover, AIT is actively working toward achieving a 100% zero plastic policy for non-biodegradable plastics by 2030 and eliminating single-use plastics on campus from 2022. These goals and measures reflect AIT’s dedication to addressing plastic waste and aligning with its sustainability objectives.

Source 1:AA-1-2-9 Sustainability Policy
Created on 8 Dec 2021
Comment: Please refer to Annex 4 on Solid Waste and Plastics (page 11).

The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) has instituted a comprehensive policy and action plan to address the prevention and reduction of marine pollution resulting from land-based activities. AIT’s Aquaculture and Agro-Aquaculture Policy, as outlined in Annex 9, reflects the institution’s commitment to Sustainable Development Goal 14: Life Below Water. The policy aims to promote sustainable aquaculture practices, taking into consideration the ecological well-being of oceans, seas, and marine resources. AIT’s goals include reducing water use, integrating alternative energy sources, improving water treatment infrastructure, and enhancing biosecurity measures in aquaculture facilities. These measures align with AIT’s commitment to reducing marine pollution and ensuring that land-based activities have a minimal adverse impact on marine ecosystems.

Source: AA-1-2-9 Sustainability Policy 
Created on 8 Dec 2021
Comment: Please refer to Annex 9 on Aquaculture and Agro-Aquaculture (page 21).

The Environment Policy implemented by the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) aims to ensure a sustainable and eco-friendly campus environment, which notably encompasses efforts to reduce pollution in the water bodies or marine areas within the campus. This policy underscores AIT’s commitment to maintaining the cleanliness and environmental health of water bodies on its premises. By adhering to this policy, AIT actively seeks to prevent and diminish any form of pollution that may affect the marine ecosystems within its campus, contributing to a more sustainable and environmentally responsible campus environment.

Source 2:AIT Environment Policy.pdf
Created in January 2013
Revised annually
Comment: This refers to a policy that was imposed to maintain a sustainable environment-friendly campus that includes reducing Marine (water body on the campus) pollution.

AIT has a comprehensive plan in place to minimize physical, chemical, and biological alterations of related aquatic ecosystems within its campus, in alignment with its Nature and Ecosystems Policy. The institution is dedicated to preserving its natural environment, fostering a green living space, and providing essential habitats for aquatic life. A key element of this plan includes the establishment of “no touch” areas within the campus, which are left in their natural state, allowing them to serve as habitats for various species while reducing maintenance activities such as grass cutting and associated carbon emissions. AIT is committed to managing and restoring trees and waterways, conserving habitat space, and closely monitoring the campus’s biodiversity. By adopting these measures, AIT is taking significant steps to safeguard and enhance aquatic ecosystems on its premises, promoting a sustainable and environmentally responsible approach.

Source 1:AA-1-2-9 Sustainability Policy Created on 8 Dec 2021
Comment: Please refer to Annex 5 on Nature and Ecosystems (page 13).
AIT is committed to maintaining 70% of current forest cover with multiple tree species and improving the waterways to provide a green living environment and habitats for fish and wildlife species.

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AIT offers robust academic and practical resources in Water Engineering and Management that contributes to watershed and aquatic resource initiatives. This program covers various aspects of water systems management, hydrodynamics, and watershed hydrology, aimed at sustainable water resource development across diverse environments. It includes modules in urban and agricultural water management, emphasizing ecosystem impacts and integrated water management strategies. Research initiatives address both environmental protection and biodiversity in water systems as part of their integrated water quantity-quality approaches.

AIT’s Global Water and Sanitation Center (GWSC) also supports sustainable water initiatives, contributing to broader ecosystem preservation and watershed health through sanitation solutions and water management technology (though GWSC focuses more on clean water access and sanitation rather than specific biodiversity)​

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