Ateneo and the UN Sustainable Development Goals

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SDG 12

 

 

The University has established practices that involve waste segregation, composting, and recycling efforts, which are aimed at reducing waste.  The Food Quality Assurance program makes certain that the campus community has access to wholesome, reasonably priced meals. Additionally, the university is currently working on implementing sustainable purchasing practices to further its sustainability efforts.

Challenges and Achievements in Responsible Consumption and Production

The findings related to Sustainable Development Goal 12 (SDG 12) indicate significant progress in operational measures to promote responsible consumption and production practices, reflecting a commitment to enhancing operational procedures and integrating sustainability into production and consumption systems. Evidence from various policies such as ethical sourcing, waste disposal, plastic minimization, and disposable item policies in 2023 demonstrates the university's dedication to sustainable approaches. However, concerning the proportion of recycled waste, there are challenges in achieving significant improvements, highlighting the need for more effective waste management and recycling practices to promote responsible consumption and production. Regarding sustainable report publication, while there was consistency in previous years, a significant decline in 2023 suggests a lack of sustainable report publication.

 

News and Features

AIS conducts waste audit workshop for CFMO staff in light of Ateneo’s Laudato Si’ plan

In line with its Laudato Si’ Plan and push for sustainable campus operations, the Ateneo Institute of Sustainability (AIS) spearheaded a Waste Audit Workshop at...

Impact of Agricultural Price Volatility on Food Security: Evidence from Philippine Commodity Data

This paper analyzes how price volatility in rice, milkfish, and sweet potato affects food security in the Philippines, revealing that rice and sweet potato have contrasting static impacts, while dynamic analysis shows long-run bidirectional effects for rice and milkfish, and short-run effects for sweet potato. These findings highlight the need for time-sensitive policy interventions, especially for sweet potato, to ensure stable and secure food access.

DOST-NRCP elects Prof De Las Peñas as president

Dr Ma. Louise Antonette N. De Las Peñas, Professor of Mathematics, School of Science and Engineering, was elected as the President of the Department of...

University Residence Halls now open for SY 2025-2026 Intersession (June-July) residency

Great news! The Intersession SY 2025-2026 University Residence Halls Residency Application is now open! Be sure to secure your spot. Click the link to apply...

Research, Creative Work, and Innovation (RCWI) Structure in Higher Education (HE Memo#Y3.16)

HE Memo#Y3.16 19 March 2025 TO: The Higher Education Community FROM: [Sgd] Maria Luz C Vilches, PhD Vice President for Higher Education SUBJECT: Research, Creative...

Sustainability in action: Ateneo OSA's hands-on approach to building a greener future

At Ateneo de Manila University, the Office of Student Activities (OSA) is more than just a catalyst for student leadership—it's a hub for sustainability action...


Events

Orientation / Information Session

Ateneo Sustainability Sessions Opening Ceremony

Fri, 06 Sep 2024

BRC Room

SGV Academy, JGSOM and AIS are jointly organizing the Ateneo...

Workshop / Seminar / Short Course

Spikes in Power Prices: Unravelling Grid Congestion and Disruption

Wed, 14 Aug 2024

Online

Dr. Majah-Leah V. Ravago and Dr. Michael Ralph M. Abrigo...

Lecture / Talk / Discussion

Sandbox Residency 2024: Midterm Presentations

Wed, 17 Jul 2024

Eduardo J Aboitiz Sandbox Zone, Areté

⁣Join us next week for the first open presentations of...

Workshop / Seminar / Short Course

2024 SDG2 Webinar #2 - Safe Bites: Navigating the World of Food Safety

Tue, 18 Jun 2024

Online

Safe Bites: Navigating the World of Food Safety 2024 SDG2...