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 Advances Sustainable Rice Farming Through Seed Production and Certification Training in Palawan
ABORLAN, PALAWAN — Western Philippines University (WPU) reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable agriculture and community development by supporting the five-day Basic Training on Inbred Seed Production and Seed Grower Certification, held on July 21–25, 2025, at the WPU Main Campus Training Center in Aborlan, Palawan. The training brought together agricultural practitioners and aspiring seed growers… Read more
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WPU Officially Launches Agritourism Showcase and Leisure Park in Aborlan
Western Philippines University (WPU) has officially launched its rebranded Agritourism Showcase and Leisure Park (ASLP), formerly known as S.A.K.A. on July 07, 2025. The newly reopened park highlighted its Community Garden and Kitchen as a space for agricultural learning, student well-being, and sustainable land use. The facility allows students to harvest fresh produce, prepare their… Read more
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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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WPU Joins Community Reforestation Efforts in Aborlan
Western Philippines University took part in the 3rd Synchronized Pista ng Kalikasan Tree Planting Program on June 20, 2025, at Sitio Talakaigan, Cabigaan, Aborlan, Palawan. Themed “Panumbalikin ang Kagubatan: Kalikasan, Kabuhayan at Kinabukasan”, the event brought together local stakeholders in a shared effort to restore degraded forest areas. Faculty from WPU’s College of Agriculture, Forestry… Read more
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WPU, UTP-Malaysia Partner for Clean Water, Culture, Community in Palawan
Western Philippines University (WPU) welcomed a delegation from Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP), Malaysia, for a week-long collaboration focused on technology, culture, and community development from April 25 to 30, 2025. The visit brought together students and faculty from both universities and was made possible through the efforts of the WPU Internationalization and External Affairs Office,… Read more
