Sustainable Development Goal 14: Life Below Water focuses on conserving and sustainably using oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development. Western Philippines University contributes to this goal through its academic programs, research, and community extension initiatives that promote the sustainable management of marine and coastal ecosystems. Its efforts include fisheries and aquatic resource research, responsible aquaculture practices, marine biodiversity assessment, and the promotion of sustainable fishing and resource management. The university also supports environmental awareness, habitat conservation, and community capacity-building activities that encourage the protection of marine and coastal environments. Through collaboration with government agencies, research institutions, and local communities, WPU helps address challenges such as marine pollution, habitat degradation, overfishing, and the declining health of aquatic ecosystems. By applying scientific knowledge and sharing practical solutions, the university contributes to strengthening the sustainability of fisheries and coastal livelihoods while protecting marine biodiversity. These initiatives align with SDG 14’s objectives of reducing marine pollution, conserving coastal and marine ecosystems, promoting sustainable fisheries, and strengthening scientific research and local capacities for the responsible use of marine resources.
Our initiatives
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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
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Safeguarding Tomorrow’s Catch: WPU Promotes Science-Based Fisheries Conservation in Narra
May 27, 2025 | Narra, Palawan In support of Sustainable Development Goal 14 (Life Below Water), Western Philippines University (WPU), through its College of Fisheries and Natural Sciences (CFiNS), conducted a seminar-workshop on May 27, 2025, in Narra, Palawan, to promote sustainable fisheries management and strengthen community awareness of marine resource conservation. The activity focused… Read more
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WPU stands with small-scale fisherfolks in protecting municipal waters in PH, Palawan
30 January 2025 — Western Philippines University (WPU) has released an official statement expressing its support in upholding the constitutionality of ‘Municipal Waters’ in the country and its provinces, as posted on the university’s Facebook page. The university has reiterated its stand with the small-scale fisherfolks in the ongoing Supreme Court case concerning the constitutionality… Read more
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WPU Procurement Office Adopts Sustainable, Green Public Procurement Practices
In line with the Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB) Resolution No. 19-2013 and the Philippine Green Public Procurement (GPP) Roadmap, the Western Philippines University Procurement Office has been directed to prioritize the implementation of Sustainable Public Procurement (SPP) and Green Public Procurement (GPP) practices. This directive aims to ensure that all procurement processes within the… Read more
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WPU Strengthens Sustainability Efforts, Bans Single-Use Plastics in Campus Biz and Food Services
Western Philippines University has announced a new directive limiting the use of single-use plastics within its campuses as part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. The policy applies to all in-campus businesses operating under the Income Generating Projects (IGP) Office and to food and beverage suppliers managed through the Procurement Office and… Read more
