Organic waste management is an important issue for coastal and island communities, where limited land, dense settlements, and restricted waste transport systems can increase environmental and public health risks. When organic waste is not properly managed, it may produce unpleasant…
International collaboration has become an essential pillar in addressing increasingly complex environmental and public health challenges. Recognizing that environmental issues transcend national boundaries, the Coastal Domestic Water Research Group (TRG), Hasanuddin University (UNHAS) held an international research discussion with the…
Extreme heat is increasingly recognized as a growing public health concern, particularly in urban settings where dense built environments, limited green spaces, and social inequalities can amplify exposure and health risks. In Indonesia, rising temperatures and more frequent heat events…
Four doctoral students from Universitas Hasanuddin participated as presenters in the 8th International Conference and Postgraduate Colloquium of Environmental Research (POCER 2026), an international academic forum held at the University of Nottingham Malaysia on 8–9 July 2026. The activity POCER…
Clean water is essential for protecting public health and improving quality of life, particularly in island communities where access to safe drinking water may be affected by environmental conditions, limited infrastructure, and household-level water treatment practices. To address this challenge,…
Adequate sanitation is a fundamental requirement for protecting public health, preserving coastal ecosystems, and improving the quality of life of island communities. In coastal and small-island areas, sanitation challenges are often influenced by limited land availability, household settlement patterns near…
Access to clean and safe water is a fundamental requirement for healthy communities. In many rural areas, water quality challenges are still influenced by turbidity, suspended particles, and limited access to simple treatment technologies that can be managed independently by…
Makassar, Indonesia, 01 Januray 2026 / TRG / Domestic wastewater is one of the most urgent environmental problems in small island communities. In many islands, wastewater from bathrooms, kitchens, laundry, and household activities is released directly into drains, soil, or…
Makassar, Indonesia, 4 July 2025/ Coastal Domestic Water Research Group / Small islands are often described as beautiful and peaceful, but behind that beauty lies a serious environmental challenge: wastewater. In many island communities, household wastewater is discharged directly into…
Makassar, Indonesia, Oct 2025 / TRG / On small islands, wastewater is not just a technical issue. It is closely connected to health, clean water, coastal ecosystems, and daily life. In many island communities, domestic wastewater from kitchens, bathrooms, and…