Sustainable Development Goal 2: Zero Hunger focuses on ending hunger, achieving food security and improved nutrition, and promoting sustainable agriculture. Western Philippines University advances this goal through its academic programs, research, technology development, and community extension initiatives in agriculture, fisheries, and related fields. These efforts promote sustainable crop, livestock, and fisheries production; encourage the adoption of innovative and climate-resilient technologies; and strengthen the capacities of farmers, fisherfolk, and other food producers through technical training, knowledge sharing, and technology transfer. The university also supports agricultural and fisheries entrepreneurship, livelihood development, and improved food production systems through research and community-based initiatives. By applying its expertise to address local food security challenges, WPU contributes to building more productive, inclusive, and resilient agricultural and fisheries communities. These initiatives align with SDG 2’s objectives of improving access to safe and nutritious food, increasing the productivity and income of small-scale food producers, and promoting sustainable and resilient food production systems.
Our initiatives
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WPU Debuts at QS Asia Ranking 2027, First in MIMAROPA
Western Philippines University (WPU) marks a historic milestone as it enters the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2027 for the first time, signifying an important step in its pursuit of academic excellence, international recognition, and institutional development. This achievement also brings greater visibility to higher education in Palawan and the MIMAROPA Region. According to the… Read more
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WPU NCBREED Project Strengthens Sustainable Aquaculture Technologies Through Knowledge, Tech Transfer
The Native Catfish Breeding and Enhancement for Economic Development (NCBREED) Project of Western Philippines University (WPU) shared technical knowledge on native catfish and tilapia production during a freshwater aquaculture training on July 10, 2026, at FarmTeach Inc., Puerto Princesa. The activity, conducted at the request of potential project partner FarmTeach Inc., combined technical learning with… Read more
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Global CFaH Philippines 2026 Culmination Celebrates Research Excellence and Community Impact
What began as a vision to strengthen food systems, nutrition, livelihoods, and environmental sustainability in small island communities has grown into a powerful story of collaboration, innovation, and community transformation. The Global CFaH Philippines 2026 Project Culmination, on June 19-21 2026, brought together researchers, university leaders, development partners, and community stakeholders to reflect on the project’s… Read more
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𝐖𝐏𝐔 𝐀𝐁𝐄 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐧
𝗡𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮, 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗻 — Strengthening the skills of frontline agricultural workers and farmers in rice mechanization took center stage as faculty members from the Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (ABE) program of Western Philippines University (WPU) served as resource speakers and coordinators in a five-day training held from April 20–24, 2026, at Crystal Paradise Resort in Narra,… Read more
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WPU Team Showcases PANACEA Project Gains at Culminating Meeting in Malaysia
Three faculty members and two project staff attended the PANACEA (Participatory Approaches for Nature-based Solutions for Climate Adaptation and Mitigation, and Empowering Southeast Asian Coastal Communities) Project’s final meeting in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, on Feb 9-13, 2026. The Project is funded by the British Academy, led by the University of Malaya (Kuala Lumpur) and collaborating… Read more
