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100			_aBade, Shomit Dilip and Mandal, Nikhil Ranjan _952331
245			_aWater-use efficiency in higher education Institutions (HEI): A conceptual framework
260			_aIIPA Nagarlok
300			_a55(4), Dec, 2023: p.51-75
520			_aSustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6, which focuses on ensuring water availability and sustainable management, faces significant challenges in meeting its targets by 2030. One of its crucial aspects is enhancing water use efficiency across all sectors. Among these, Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) serve as microcosms of urban settlements, representing diverse building structures, substantial human activity, and complex operations. The article highlights the challenges SDG 6 faces in achieving its goals, particularly in the efficient use of water resources. It points out that HEI campuses, functioning as miniature urban ecosystems, provide an opportunity to test and implement effective water conservation strategies. HEIs house numerous facilities, such as academic buildings, residential complexes, laboratories, and recreational spaces, all contributing to varying degrees of water consumption. The presence of such diverse activities creates the need for advanced water management approaches, including water recycling, efficient irrigation systems, and behavioral shifts among campus residents. Moreover, integrating sustainable water management practices in HEIs can set a precedent for broader urban policies. Universities and colleges can act as research hubs, promoting innovative solutions, technological advancements, and awareness programs related to water conservation. Their contributions can influence communities beyond campus, ensuring larger adoption of sustainable water practices. Achieving SDG 6's target on water efficiency requires a concerted effort across multiple sectors, including education. HEI campuses, due to their resemblance to urban environments, offer an excellent ground for testing and implementing water conservation models. By adopting smart water management practices and incorporating sustainability into institutional policies, HEIs can play a pivotal role in the broader effort to achieve global water efficiency goals. – Reproduced
650			_aSustainable Development, Water Efficiency, Higher Education Institutions, Urban Settlements, Water Conservation, Water Recycling, Water Management, Irrigation Systems, Research Initiatives, Awareness Programs, Technological Advancements, Policy Implementation, Water Consumption, Innovation Strategies _952332
773			_aIIPA Nagarlok
906			_aSUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
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