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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Training on Meat Processing Using Free-Range Paraoakan and Native Chicken Conducted by WPU Home Economics Department in Collaboration with The Paraoakan Project
FRIDAY October 11, 2024 – The department of Home Economics with their partner cooperatives namely the Aborlan Rainbow Marketing Cooperative (ARMC) and RICs from various barangays conducted a farm tour in WPU SAKA, followed by a training on meat processing using free-range paraoakan and native chicken. The Paraoakan (or Pawakan) is a breed native to… Read more
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DOST-MIMAROPA and Western Philippines University Conduct Drone Mapping Training for Agriculture
To strengthen the use of science and technology in local agricultural planning, the Department of Science and Technology–MIMAROPA (DOST-MIMAROPA), in partnership with the Western Philippines University (WPU), conducted a Drone Mapping Training for Agricultural Applications from September 3–5, 2024, in Dumaran, Palawan. The activity forms part of the Innovation, Science and Technology for Accelerating Regional… Read more
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WPU-ATBI leads Livelihood Training on Aquaculture and Agri-Natural Farming
The Western Philippines University – Agribusiness Technology and Business Incubation (WPU-ATBI) Team joined forces with the Tactical Operations Wing West (TOW West) and the Philippine Army Finance Center Producers Integrated Cooperative (PAFCPIC) Palawan Satellite Office to conduct a two-day Training-Workshop on Potential Livelihood Programs on August 1–2, 2024, at the WPU Puerto Princesa City Campus.… Read more
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Dr. Creencia Represents WPU at National Seaweed Stakeholders Consultation
Dr. Lota A. Creencia from the College of Fisheries and Natural Sciences represented the University at the National Seaweed Stakeholders Consultation on the Implementation of the Philippine Seaweed Industry Roadmap (2022-2026) held on July 9-10, 2024, in Quezon City. Read more
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Stakeholders Unite at WPU for Palawan Provincial Caravan on the West Philippine Sea
Leaders and representatives from national and local government units, academic institutions, and non-government organizations converged at Western Philippines University (WPU), Puerto Princesa City, on May 2–3, 2024, for the Palawan Provincial Caravan on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) — themed “Bayanihang Adhikain, Bayaning Aksiyon Para sa Kanlurang Dagat ng Pilipinas.” The event served as a… Read more
