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

  • 𝐖𝐏𝐔 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐇𝐑𝐃𝐂 𝟏𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦

    𝐖𝐏𝐔 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐇𝐑𝐃𝐂 𝟏𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦

    Western Philippines University celebrates the achievements of its representatives who garnered top recognition at the MIMAROPA Health Research and Development Consortium (MHRDC) 14th Health Research Forum, held on September 10–12, 2025, at Hue Hotel, Puerto Princesa City. Champion in the Professional Category for Oral Presentation was Avien Ynna Hasan, while Florence Armenta (CFINS) secured the… Read more

  • WPU Strengthens Commitment to Sustainable Development Goals in 2025 Orientation

    WPU Strengthens Commitment to Sustainable Development Goals in 2025 Orientation

    Western Philippines University (WPU) held its SDG Orientation-Workshop 2025 on September 5 at the WPU Training Center-Main Campus. The event commenced with the theme “WPU at the Forefront: Global Standing and Initiatives for the Sustainable Development Goals.” The one-day activity was spearheaded by the Internationalization and External Affairs Office (IEAO). The orientation gathered university leaders,… Read more

  • From Hatchery to Reef: WPU and Malampaya Foundation Advance Giant Clam Conservation and Marine Biodiversity Restoration in Palawan

    From Hatchery to Reef: WPU and Malampaya Foundation Advance Giant Clam Conservation and Marine Biodiversity Restoration in Palawan

    Marine Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Restoration Western Philippines University (WPU) continues to contribute to marine biodiversity conservation through its long-standing partnership with Malampaya Foundation Inc. (MFI) under the String of Pearls Project, a collaborative conservation initiative dedicated to restoring threatened marine species and supporting the ecological rehabilitation of marine protected areas in Palawan. The project… Read more

  • WPU Ranks 2nd in MIMAROPA in 2025 THE Impact Rankings

    WPU Ranks 2nd in MIMAROPA in 2025 THE Impact Rankings

    Western Philippines University (WPU) continues to strengthen its role in sustainable development, securing the 2nd spot in the MIMAROPA region in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings. This year, the university expanded its participation from four to eight Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), reflecting its growing commitment to addressing global and local challenges through… Read more

  • WPU Joins Community Reforestation Efforts in Aborlan

    WPU Joins Community Reforestation Efforts in Aborlan

    Western Philippines University took part in the 3rd Synchronized Pista ng Kalikasan Tree Planting Program on June 20, 2025, at Sitio Talakaigan, Cabigaan, Aborlan, Palawan. Themed “Panumbalikin ang Kagubatan: Kalikasan, Kabuhayan at Kinabukasan”, the event brought together local stakeholders in a shared effort to restore degraded forest areas. Faculty from WPU’s College of Agriculture, Forestry… Read more

Policies

  • 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…