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 Moves Toward Greener Practices with Tarpaulin Prohibition
Western Philippines University (WPU) has taken another step toward environmental sustainability by prohibiting the use of tarpaulins across all its campuses, colleges, and units. The directive, issued through the Office of the Vice President for Administration and Finance (OVPAF) under Memorandum No. OVPAF 2025-088, reinforces the university’s commitment to reducing non-biodegradable waste and promoting eco-friendly… Read more
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CHED-MIMAROPA Establishes First International Relations Officers Network in the Region
In Photo: The newly-elected officers of the MIMAROPA International Relations Officers (IRO) Network, composed of internationalization directors and officers from various HEIs in the region. In a milestone event, the first International Relations Officers (IRO) Network in the MIMAROPA region has been established, bringing together State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), Local Universities and Colleges (LUCs),… Read more
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Keeping WPU Campus and Ecosystems Safe Through Proper Hazardous Waste Disposal
Proper hazardous waste management is essential to keeping university facilities safe and preventing harmful substances from reaching the natural environment. At Western Philippines University, laboratory chemical waste is segregated, labeled, and stored in a designated hazardous waste storage room with restricted access to prevent unauthorized handling. A logbook records the type, quantity, and date of… Read more
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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
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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
