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 Advances Sustainable Land Use and Ecosystem Conservation Through Approved LUDIP
Western Philippines University (WPU) reinforces its environmental sustainability commitment. This is realized after the WPU Board of Regents approved the university’s Land Use Development and Infrastructure Plan (LUDIP) in a resolution titled “Approving the LUDIP of Western Philippines University.” The plan provides a framework for the responsible utilization, development, and management of university lands, supporting… 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…