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.
Headed by Principal Investigator Dr. Stephen B. Acabado (University of California, Los Angeles Professor of Anthropology; Chair of Archaeology Interdepartmental Program; and Director of UCLA Center for Southeast Asian Studies) and Project Field Supervisor Mr. Earl John Hernandez (UCLA IDP…
Hosted by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and the Malaysian Ministry of Education, Sorsogon State University (SorSU) SUC President III, Dr. Geraldine F. De Jesus, embarked on an academic undertaking…
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…
Sorsogon State University (SorSU) teaching and non-teaching personnel, students, and visitors of the Sorsogon City Campus actively joined the 2ndQuarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED), spearheaded by the SorSU – Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (SorSU-DRRMO) under the leadership…
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…
With the aim to serve as an educational avenue for the youth to develop an awareness of the vital role of agriculture in the country and nurture their interest in agriculture and fisheries, the University of the Philippines Los Banos…
Faculty and students participated in the 1st quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill on April 16, 2024, held at SorSU Castilla Campus’ ground. The said activity was spearheaded by the campus’ Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office through the active engagement…
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…
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…
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…