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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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
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WPU and Partners Deploys Floating Lab for Real-Time Red Tide Monitoring
Western Philippines University (WPU), in collaboration with the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UP MSI), Palawan State University (PSU), the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), and the City Agriculture Office of Puerto Princesa, has successfully launched a state-of-the-art floating laboratory on May 15, 2024 as part of the Harmful Algal Bloom… Read more
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Provincial Caravan for the West Philippine Sea (WPS): “Bayanihang Adhikain, Bayaning Aksiyoon Para sa Kanlurang Dagat ng Pilipinas”
Provincial Caravan for the West Philippine Sea (WPS): “Bayanihang Adhikain, Bayaning Aksiyoon Para sa Kanlurang Dagat ng Pilipinas” held at the Audio-Visual Hall, WPU-Puerto Princesa City Campus earlier this morning, May 2, 2024. Being the host of the activity, our University President, Dr. Amabel S. Liao warmly welcomed the participants. In her speech, she highlighted… Read more
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Wow, Lato!
Our researchers from the Global CFaH Project went to Rizal, Magsaysay, and other villages in the Cuyo archipelago to expand our understanding of their diet, nutrition, health, and community food production. WPU is part of the international collaborative research project conducted in the Philippines, Fiji, and the Caribbean to provide an understanding of the nuances… Read more
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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
