Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production focuses on ensuring sustainable consumption and production patterns through the efficient use of resources, waste reduction, and environmentally responsible practices. Western Philippines University contributes to this goal by integrating resource conservation, waste management, and sustainable production practices into its institutional operations, academic activities, research, and community extension initiatives. The university promotes responsible resource use through measures such as waste segregation, hazardous waste management, water conservation, the reuse of materials, and the reduction of single-use and non-recyclable materials. It also encourages sustainable procurement practices and the adoption of environmentally sound technologies and production methods. Through agricultural and fisheries research, technology development, and community-based training, WPU promotes more efficient production systems and the responsible use of natural resources. These efforts help raise awareness of sustainable consumption among students, employees, and partner communities while encouraging practical approaches to minimizing waste and environmental impacts. They align with SDG 12’s objectives of improving resource-use efficiency, reducing food loss and waste, ensuring environmentally sound waste and chemical management, and promoting sustainable practices across production and consumption systems.
Our initiatives
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WPU Global CFaH Project Wraps Up Academic Development Workshop in San Rafael Community
Western Philippines University (WPU), through the NIHR Global Health Research (GHR) concluded its Cohort Academic Development Award (CADA) Workshop under the NIHR Global Health Research Group on Community Food and Human Nutrition and Planetary Health in Small Islands (CFaH) on January 22 in Barangay San Rafael, Puerto Princesa City. The final day featured team presentations among project implementers as they showcased their… Read more
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WPU Strengthens Community Food Systems Through NIHR Global CFaH Initiative
Western Philippines University (WPU), through the Palawan National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Global Health Research (GHR) hosted the Cohort Academic Development Award (CADA) Workshop under the NIHR Global Health Research Group on Community Food and Human Nutrition and Planetary Health in Small Islands (CFaH) project from January 19–22, 2026 in Barangay San Rafael, Puerto… Read more
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𝐖𝐏𝐔, 𝐏𝐂𝐀, 𝐒𝐔𝐂𝐬, 𝐋𝐆𝐔𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐧’𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫
Dr. Romeo R. Lerom (rightmost), Director of WPU Office of Business Affairs, represented the University in the ceremonial signing last October 22. Western Philippines University (WPU) and the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) are set to solidify their partnership in a ceremonial signing event at the Sequioa Hotel, Mother Ignacia Quezon City, on October 22, 2025.… Read more
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MIMAROPA Names Regional Winners for 2025 Kabataang OA Quiz Bee
The Regional Kabataang Organic Agriculture (OA) Quiz Bee 2025, organized by ATI-MIMAROPA in celebration of National Organic Agriculture Month, was held on October 21, 2025, at the Western Philippines University Main Campus Training Center in Aborlan, Palawan. The competition brought together 46 Agriculture and Agribusiness students from WPU’s College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Environmental Sciences… Read more
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WPU Advances Environmental Education Through Symposia on Mining and Biodiversity
Western Philippines University (WPU) reinforced its commitment to environmental education and sustainability through two symposia that tackled pressing ecological issues — the Mining Moratorium Symposium and the Katala Fun Day Symposium. Both events brought together students and faculty from the College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Environmental Sciences (CAFES) and the Agricultural Science High School (ASHS)… Read more
