Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land focuses on protecting, restoring, and promoting the sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably managing forests, combating land degradation, and halting biodiversity loss. Western Philippines University contributes to this goal through its commitment to biodiversity conservation, sustainable forest management, environmental research, and the responsible use of natural resources. Through its academic programs, research initiatives, and community extension activities, the university supports the assessment and conservation of terrestrial ecosystems, the protection of threatened and endemic species, forest rehabilitation, and the promotion of sustainable land management practices. It also engages students, researchers, government agencies, conservation organizations, and local communities in environmental education, habitat restoration, and biodiversity protection efforts. Institutional initiatives in land-use planning further incorporate ecological conditions, vegetative cover, watersheds, and biodiversity considerations into the sustainable development of university properties. By combining scientific research, environmental stewardship, and community participation, WPU helps protect natural habitats, strengthen ecosystem resilience, and promote the sustainable management of land and forest resources. These efforts align with SDG 15’s objectives of conserving terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems, restoring degraded habitats, promoting sustainable forest management, and protecting biodiversity and threatened species.
Our initiatives
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WPU and PCSDS Strengthen Partnership to Advance Research-Based Policy Development and Sustainable Resource Management in Palawan
Western Philippines University (WPU) has strengthened its commitment to environmental sustainability and evidence-based policymaking through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS), formalized on October 30, 2025. The agreement, signed by WPU President Dr. Amabel S. Liao and PCSDS Executive Director Atty. Teodoro Jose S. Matta, establishes a… Read more
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Health in Action: WPU’s Commitment to Community Care
Guided by the university’s vision and mission and anchored in its core values, the Western Philippines University (WPU) – Health Services Office continues to play a vital role in promoting the well-being of the entire WPU community. As a support unit open to all students, faculty, and staff, it provides accessible health-care services along with… Read more
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MIMAROPA Names Regional Winners for 2025 Kabataang OA Quiz Bee
The Regional Kabataang Organic Agriculture (OA) Quiz Bee 2025, organized by ATI-MIMAROPA in celebration of National Organic Agriculture Month, was held on October 21, 2025, at the Western Philippines University Main Campus Training Center in Aborlan, Palawan. The competition brought together 46 Agriculture and Agribusiness students from WPU’s College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Environmental Sciences… Read more
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WPU Strengthens Water Stewardship Through Sustainable Water Management Initiatives
Western Philippines University continues to promote environmental sustainability through water management initiatives that support the responsible use and protection of water resources. By integrating water conservation, rainwater harvesting, water treatment, and efficient irrigation into campus operations, the university contributes to safeguarding natural resources and supporting the health of surrounding ecosystems. One of the university’s initiatives… Read more
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WPU Advances Environmental Education Through Symposia on Mining and Biodiversity
Western Philippines University (WPU) reinforced its commitment to environmental education and sustainability through two symposia that tackled pressing ecological issues — the Mining Moratorium Symposium and the Katala Fun Day Symposium. Both events brought together students and faculty from the College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Environmental Sciences (CAFES) and the Agricultural Science High School (ASHS)… Read more
