Water management
Sustainable water management, i.e. the efficient use of water resources while minimising environmental impacts, is key to meeting environmental objectives. It includes measures such as minimising stormwater runoff, reducing water consumption, and using rainwater to support ecosystems and biodiversity. The Sustainable Water Strategy supports meeting several Sustainable Development Goals, namely SDG 6 – Clean water and sanitation, SDG 12 – Responsible consumption and production, and SDG 13 – Climate action.
The geographical location of the buildings in Žižkov limits the possibilities of VŠE, as the dense development makes it impossible to adopt some solutions that promote sustainable water management. Nevertheless, the University has already adopted several measures, such as the installation of tap aerators and the option of dual flushing. VŠE is also considering sustainable water management in the long term. That is why some targets are set for renovating and constructing new university buildings.
Reduce drinking and non-potable water consumption
Measures
- Conduct a water audit that analyses and evaluates all aspects of water management on campus. It serves as an essential source of information for future decision-making and refinement of defined goals in areas such as water consumption reduction.
- Develop a consumption reduction plan and its implementation.
- Develop a standard for sustainable water management. This includes clearly defining roles and responsibilities for meeting the set targets.
- Conduct a dialogue with students and university staff and integrate participatory elements into the functioning of VŠE, giving both groups a voice on the issue.
- Increase the number of energy-saving taps, tap aerators, and dual flush systems in the event of renovation or new construction.
- Build rainwater catchment tanks in the Třebešín area.
Awareness and education in the field of water management
Measures
- Improve student and staff awareness of sustainable water management. Emphasis will be placed on reducing drinking water consumption as students and staff take these habits beyond the University campus. Deploy infographics with data on water consumption (for example, the difference in the use of dual flush) and water scarcity faced by some countries, including the Czech Republic.
- Place an infographic with a telephone number for reporting water leaks on the premises of VŠE.