In alignment with Unhas through Master Plan 2018-2030 and later be updated thorugh Circular Letter 59419/UN4.1/PR.00.00/2024 (Master Plan 2024-2044), Hasanuddin University (UNHAS) has proactively implemented a comprehensive watershed management strategy on its campus, designed to address the specific ecological characteristics and biodiversity of its surrounding aquatic ecosystems.

A key component of this approach is the establishment of Green Open Spaces (Ruang Terbuka Hijau/RTH), covering 47.123 hectares, which constitutes 31.83% of UNHAS’s total land area. These green zones are strategically developed to support ecological balance, improve water absorption, and enhance the sustainability of the campus’s 9.763-hectare lake system. This lake system plays a critical role in supporting a wide range of aquatic species, making it a vital part of the campus’s wetland ecosystem.

The watershed management initiative reflects UNHAS’s strong commitment to environmental responsibility, with a particular emphasis on the preservation of aquatic species and their habitats. By recognizing the importance of location-specific biodiversity, UNHAS ensures that each component of the ecosystem (flora, fauna, water quality, and topography) is considered in the design and execution of sustainable management practices.

Beyond the campus, UNHAS actively collaborates with external stakeholders (LPPM) to expand the impact of its environmental initiatives through the Institute for Research and Community Service. A notable example is the partnership with PT Vale Indonesia Tbk in a tree-planting project around Toraja Airport in Mengkendek Sub-district, Tana Toraja Regency. This initiative supports the rehabilitation of the watershed area, contributing to ecosystem restoration and climate resilience in the region.

In the field of research, UNHAS continues to contribute to watershed and aquatic ecosystem management through specialised units such as the Forest Hydrology and Watershed Management Research Group, accessible at https://trg.unhas.ac.id/secrg/. This center supports data-driven, location-specific research and development activities, enhancing knowledge and practices related to river and groundwater sustainability.