Category SDG 13 – CLIMATE ACTION

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.

SorSU-DRRM/CC leads successful campuswide 3rd Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) 2024

In line with the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council Memorandum No. 49, s. 2024, entitled: “Regional Conduct of 3rd Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) 2024 and Submission of After Activity Participation Report” and SorSU-DRRM/CC Office Memorandum No.…

SorSU DRRMO Student Volunteers at your service

Under the supervision and guidance of Prof. Saturnino C. Carranza (Director, SorSU-Disaster Risk Reduction and Management/Climate Change Office), together with the Sorsogon City Campus Coordinator Prof. Mark Darrel A. Ergina and team members, Kalasag ng SorSU, University-based (in uniform) and…

[ANNOUNCEMENT] University-wide Online Basic DRRM Orientation for new SorSUeños

The Sorsogon State University – Disaster Risk Reduction and Management/Climate Change (DRRM/CC) Office, in coordination with the Sorsogon Province Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, will be organizing a university-wide online Basic DRRM Orientation for new SorSUeños via Zoom Meeting…

SorSU-DRRMO conducts Focused Group Discussions and Consultation on DRRM Concerns

The Sorsogon State University Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (SorSU-DRRMO) under the supervision of Prof. Saturnino C. Carranza (Director, DRRMO) conducted a Focused Group Discussion and Consultation addressing key aspects of DRRM concerns, course offering, and DRRM building/institute, on…

Landmark Gathering at Sorsogon State University: Federation for Agricultural Sustainability Established

Sorsogon State University’s Castilla Campus spearheaded an important gathering on May 3, 2024, aimed at enhancing agricultural collaboration and sustainability. The event brought together local farmers, fisherfolk, and agricultural stakeholders to establish a federation designed to improve Castilla’s agricultural practices…

2024 EARTH HOUR

Earth Hour is a Global Climate Change initiative that aims to create awareness of people taking responsibility towards a sustainable future by voluntarily switching off all non-essential lights for sixty minutes. Let’s join the “Lights Out” from 8:30 to 9:30…

SorSU students and personnel partake in quarterly Earthquake and Fire Drill

In line with CHED ROV Memorandum No. 29 s. 2024, all concerned personnel and students were directed to participate in the 1st Quarter 2024 National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) scheduled on March 25, 2024. However, for Sorsogon City Campus, the…

SorSU Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change (DRRM/CC), Gender and Development and the Sorsogon City Fire Station conduct a Fire Safety Seminar

In an effort to raise awareness on the imminent threat of fire, the SorSU Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change (DRRM/CC) and the Gender and Development in partnership with the Sorsogon City Fire Station conducted a Fire Safety Seminar on…

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…