SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals - University of Santo Tomas

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SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals

SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals

Goal

Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development.

Latest News and Events

Latest News and Events

APA experts interact with UST counterparts on psychological practice areas

A delegation from the American Psychological Association (APA)’s International Learning...

Service learning in UST presented thru Dominican, Thomasian lens

On September 30, 2025 (Tuesday), the seminar entitled “Advancing Service-Learning...

Kliatchko of Behavioral Science re-elected trustee of Psychological Association of the Philippines

Assoc. Prof. John Manuel R. Kliatchko, PhD, academic staff of...

Sustainability, environmental psych, interdisciplinary researches discussed for possible collaboration between College of Science, Universidade da Coruña

Professors Rey Donne S. Papa, PhD and Maria Claudette Agnes,...

GS Law academic staff, alumni suit up in different Legal Education Board Committees

UST Graduate School of Law academic staff and alumni were...

Dean Dacanay of Pharmacy continues service in PRC continuing professional dev’t council

Prof. Aleth Therese L. Dacanay, RPh, PhD of the Faculty...

UST Sentro Turismo conducts Pagsibol Tagkawayan, Quezon

The UST College of Tourism and Hospitality Management, through its...

Fr. Ang takes helm of Philippine Catholic universities association

The University of Santo Tomas Rector, Very Rev. Fr. Richard...

UST becomes founding member of NCR consortium of DOST’s agri, aquatic, natural resources research council

On June 23, 2025, the University of Santo Tomas officially...

Thomasian sustainability researchers propose sustainable ecotourism roadmap for Siquijor Island

A team of sustainability researchers from UST’s Research Center for...

NEWS FROM EXTERNAL MEDIA

DivinaLaw and UST REFI sign MOA
source: https://www.divinalaw.com/divinalaw-foundation/divinalaw-and-ust-refi-sign-moa/
BulSU, UST ink MoA on legal education
source: https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/05/27/campus-press/bulsu-ust-ink-moa-on-legal-education/1948542
UST Partners with Father Saturnino Urious of Butuan
source: https://thepost.net.ph/news/campus/ust-partners-with-father-saturnino-urious-u-of-butuan/
U.S. Awards Php240 Million to Support Biodiversity Conservation and Local Climate Actions
source: https://www.usaid.gov/philippines/press-releases/may-23-2023-us-awards-php240-million-support-biodiversity-conservation-and-local-climate-actions
UST names professorial chair in Medicine
source: https://tribune.net.ph/2024/11/01/ust-names-professorial-chair-in-medicine
Calimag gets UST’s Doña Victoria Ty Tan professorial chair
source: https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/10/31/campus-press/calimag-gets-usts-doa-victoria-ty-tan-professorial-chair/1994469
Ex-PH Medical Association president receives professorial chair in medical education
source: https://varsitarian.net/news/20240719/ex-ph-medical-association-president-receives-professorial-chair-in-medical-education

University Commitment

University Commitment

SDGs as the Framework of Community Development and Advocacy Efforts

SDG 1 – The Thomasian Commitment to Poverty Alleviation

SDG 2 – From Campus to Community: UST’s Impact on Achieving Zero Hunger

SDG 3 – UST’s Commitment to Good Health and Wellness

SDG 4 – Advancing Quality Education through Collaborative Initiatives at the University of Santo Tomas

SDG 5 – Creating a Culture of Equity: UST’s Gender-Inclusive Milestones

SDG 6 – Thomasian Innovation to Sustainable Water Management

SDG 7 – Leading the Charge: UST’s Holistic Approach to Affordable and Clean Energy

SDG 8 – Empowering Communities and Driving Economic Growth: UST’s Commitment to Sustainable Development

SDG 9 – Building Bridges to Innovation: UST’s Commitment to Industry and Infrastructure

SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities

SDG 11 – UST Traversing Across Sustainable, Inclusive, and Progressive Communities

SDG 12 – Towards a Sustainable Tomorrow: UST’s Contributions to SDG 12 on Responsible Consumption and Production

SDG 13: Climate Action

SDG 14: Life Below Water

SDG 15: Life on Land

SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

SDGs vis-a-vis the University’s Community Development and Advocacy Efforts

by Asst. Prof. Froilan A. Alipao, MCD (Director, UST SIMBAHAYAN Community Development Office)

SDGs as the Framework of Community Development and Advocacy Efforts

Within the University structure is the SIMBAHAYAN Community Development Office, the lead arm for Community Development and Advocacy, and the unit in-charge of harnessing the University’s resources to help contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals.

Health and Wellness Development

SDG 3 and SDG 17

Equitable and Inclusive Education

SDGs 4, 10, and 17

Leadership, Organizational Development, and Good Governance

SDGs 5, 10, 16, and 17

Employability and Social Enterprise Development

SDGs 1, 2, 4, 8, 10, 12, and 17

Socio-Pastoral Ministry and Evangelization

SDGs 4, 5, 10, 16, and 17

Culture, Heritage, and Sports Development

SDGs 3, 4, 5, 10, 16, and 17

Environmental Sustainability and Action

SDGs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17

Disaster Risk Reduction and Management

SDGs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17