Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land focuses on protecting, restoring, and promoting the sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably managing forests, combating land degradation, and halting biodiversity loss. Western Philippines University contributes to this goal through its commitment to biodiversity conservation, sustainable forest management, environmental research, and the responsible use of natural resources. Through its academic programs, research initiatives, and community extension activities, the university supports the assessment and conservation of terrestrial ecosystems, the protection of threatened and endemic species, forest rehabilitation, and the promotion of sustainable land management practices. It also engages students, researchers, government agencies, conservation organizations, and local communities in environmental education, habitat restoration, and biodiversity protection efforts. Institutional initiatives in land-use planning further incorporate ecological conditions, vegetative cover, watersheds, and biodiversity considerations into the sustainable development of university properties. By combining scientific research, environmental stewardship, and community participation, WPU helps protect natural habitats, strengthen ecosystem resilience, and promote the sustainable management of land and forest resources. These efforts align with SDG 15’s objectives of conserving terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems, restoring degraded habitats, promoting sustainable forest management, and protecting biodiversity and threatened species.
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 Goes to Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Western Philippines University proudly participates in the 10th International Forestry Summer Course hosted by the Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Gadjah Mada, in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Representing WPU are Mr. Reagan Venturillo, a faculty member from the College of Forestry and Environmental Sciences, and Ms. Charity Grace Moreno, a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management student. This… 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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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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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
