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.

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…

UPLB-CAFS & SorSU, alongside PCAARRD, lead two-day AgriMOVE (7th Move) Symposium

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…

SorSU-Castilla Campus participates in the Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill

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…

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…

SorSU Castilla Campus spearheads ‘Agroecology and Climate Change Forum’ in line with Environmental Awareness Month Celebration

SorSu-CC, – The Agroecology and Climate Change Forum, organized by the SorSU-CC Animal Science Students Organization (SorSU-CC ASSO), was held last November 14, 2023, at the Farmer’s Training Center Hall of SorSu-CC. With the theme “Growing Resilience: Agroecology and Sustainable…

SorSU-DRRMO spearheads 4th Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) 2023 across four campuses

Pursuant to Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Regional Memorandum No. 130, series of 2023, entitled: “𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 “4𝘵𝘩 𝘘𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘸𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘚𝘪𝘮𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘌𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘋𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘰𝘯 𝘕𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 9, 2023”, Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council Memorandum No. 76, s. 2023,…

SorSU – MC employees and students participate at the 3rd Quarter NSED

The SorSU Magallanes Campus employees and students participated the 3rd Quarter National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) last September 14, 2023. Headed by Prof. Lynn C. Mendoza, Campus Director and Mr. Arvin H. Andes, DRR Coordinator together with SorSU Safety and…