ISE/USJ Leads Nature-Based Solutions Workshop on Floating Wetlands at DLSU-D
ISE/USJ Leads Nature-Based Solutions Workshop on Floating Wetlands at DLSU-D
15
May
15/05/2025
This impactful workshop was part of a broader faculty exchange programme between USJ and DLSU-D, under the framework of a signed MoU.
The Institute of Science and Environment (ISE) at the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) Macao recently led a dynamic Nature-Based Solutions Workshop on Floating Wetlands at De La Salle University-Dasmariñas (DLSU-D) in the Philippines.
The workshop was conducted by Prof. Karen Tagulao of ISE/USJ and Prof. Cristina Calheiros of the CIIMAR/University of Porto. More than 100 students from DLSU-D were first introduced to the scientific background and environmental significance of floating wetlands. They then applied their knowledge by designing and constructing floating island wetlands using locally sourced materials such as bamboo, coconut fibers, and native wetland plants. The projects were successfully deployed and tested in the DLSU-D campus lake. The hands-on experience was met with great enthusiasm, providing students with a practical opportunity to implement sustainable solutions in a real-world setting.
This impactful workshop was part of a broader faculty exchange programme between USJ and DLSU-D, under the framework of a signed Memorandum of Understanding. Both institutions are commitment to global academic collaboration and advancing environmental stewardship through education and research.
