Sustainable Development Goal 13: Climate Action focuses on taking urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. Western Philippines University contributes to this goal by integrating environmental sustainability, climate awareness, disaster risk reduction, and resource management into its institutional planning, academic programs, research, and community extension initiatives. The university promotes climate-responsive land use and infrastructure planning by considering environmental conditions, climate-related hazards, and disaster risks in the development and management of its campuses. Through research and extension activities, WPU also advances knowledge on climate change adaptation, environmental protection, sustainable agriculture and fisheries, and the conservation of natural ecosystems. It further encourages students, employees, and partner communities to participate in environmental education, conservation activities, and initiatives that strengthen local resilience to climate-related challenges. By combining scientific knowledge, sustainable resource management, and community engagement, WPU supports efforts to reduce environmental risks and build climate-resilient communities. These initiatives align with SDG 13’s objectives of strengthening resilience to climate-related hazards, integrating climate considerations into planning, and improving climate change education and awareness.
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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From Science to the Shores: WPU Strengthens Marine Water Quality Monitoring and Coastal Conservation in El Nido
September 22–24, 2026 | El Nido, Palawan Western Philippines University (WPU), through its College of Fisheries and Natural Sciences (CFiNS), conducted a series of research-based extension activities aimed at strengthening marine water-quality monitoring, promoting environmental awareness, and building local capacity for the sustainable management of coastal and recreational waters in El Nido, Palawan. Implemented through… Read more
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WPU Student Org Joins Coastal Restoration, Volunteerism Efforts in Palawan
Western Philippines University, through the Forestry and Environmental Management Students Association (FEMSA), joined Project PAMANA, a mangrove outplanting initiative on July 04, 2026 at Barangay Ramon Magsaysay and Barangay Apo-aporawan, Aborlan, Palawan. The activity, organized by Palawan Katutubo Mission Inc., brought together the Municipality of Aborlan, barangay local government units, the Philippine Coast Guard, Palawan… Read more
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Provincial and Municipal Stakeholders Participate in WPU EMERGE-IP Planning Workshops in Palawan
The Enhancing Marine Environmental Resource Governance in Indonesia and the Philippines (EMERGE-IP) project successfully conducted its Provincial Planning Workshop on April 7–8, 2026 at Bambu Suites, Puerto Princesa City, followed by Municipal Planning Workshops in San Vicente (April 13–14, 2026) and Taytay (April 15–16, 2026). These workshops were organized in collaboration with the Marine Environment… Read more
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WPU EMERGE-IP Researchers Conduct Ecological Surveys in Palawan
The Enhancing Marine Environmental Resource Governance in Indonesia and the Philippines (EMERGE-IP) project successfully conducted its ecological fieldwork in collaboration with the Marine Environment and Resources Foundation (MERF). The first leg of the fieldwork was conducted from April 13 to 27, 2026 in San Vicente, while the second leg followed from April 30 to May… Read more
Policies
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Anti-Harassment
WPU upholds Republic Act No. 7877, or the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995, Republic Act No. 11313, or the Safe Spaces Act, and Republic Act No. 9262, or the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act. Through these laws, the university demonstrates its commitment to protecting the rights, safety, and dignity of all members of…