Overview
Acknowledging the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, SorSU has undertaken various climate change mitigation activities to support its commitment as a carbon-neutral university.
SorSU has implemented community livelihood development, coastal and upland protection projects, critical resilient infrastructure assessment and implementation, widespread solid waste management, marine conservation, beach restoration, coastal governance, road sharing, and non-motorized mobility initiatives. The university values edible landscaping, renewable energy and conservation efforts, and recycling programs. SorSU also participates in the annual Earth Hour, and practices eco-governance through its policies.
In its ongoing efforts, the university’s Office of Disaster Risk Reduction Management and Climate Change (DRRM and CC) conducts introductory courses and integrates them into the educational curriculum. Additionally, the office offers an incident command system executive course for both students and employees. It maintains a responsive social media presence and information system during significant events.
SorSU’s environmental education provides students with opportunities to demonstrate climate action awareness through arts for the earth, youth leadership, and cultural heritage preservation.
FEATURED STORY
SorSU-NSTP conducts mangrove planting activity for environmental protection and preservation
Sorsogon State University Sorsogon City Campus National Service Training Program (NSTP) students actively took part in the mangrove-propagules planting last December 2, 2023 at Barangay Capuy, Sorsogon City, Sorsogon.
The SorSU NSTP in collaboration with City Environment & Natural Resources Office (CENRO) Sorsogon worked hand in hand toward achieving the goal of the “One Million Trees Challenge” in the province of Sorsogon. The “One Million Trees Challenge” is the province’s action under its “Kalikasan” program to help fight global climate change.
Highlights
Environmental education measures
Local education programmes on climate | Climate Action Plan | Co-operative planning for climate change disasters | Inform and support government | Environmental education collaborate with NGO |
Low-carbon energy use
Low-carbon energy tracking | Low-carbon energy use
Commitment to carbon neutral university
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