Infrastructure

Most UCBP campuses are linked to urban environments with poorly developed technical infrastructure. Despite their semi-autonomous nature, onsite infrastructures must be integrated into the infrastructure of the neighboring town. According to calculations based on current plans, the existing roads, domestic water supply, electricity and sewage systems in many locations will be overwhelmed by the large influx of students.

To accommodate this growth, the UCBP is developing sustainable concepts for sanitation, water, power and roads. For example, the UCBP intends to build all campus roads and walkways using cobblestones. This utilizes an available, local resource and at the same time generates employment and provides skill upgrading opportunities for local small and medium enterprises.

Another UCBP concept uses natural and anaerobic digesters to treat wastewater so that it can be reused for irrigation. Biogas separated from wastewater during the treatment process can also be used as a source of energy. The concept follows principles known as ecosan (http://www.gtz.de/en/themen/umwelt-infrastruktur/wasser/8524.htm).