Partnerships for the Goals

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

Ateneo de Manila University has actively participated in the development of national government policies related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Its involvement in the creation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan 2020-2030 is an example of its ability to collaborate with the government in policy formulation. The university is a part of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network, and the Ateneo Institute of Sustainability serves as the host of SDSN Philippines.

To showcase its commitment to the SDGs, the Ateneo Institute of Sustainability, and later the Ateneo Innovation Center, have released a report on the University's sustainability initiatives and its contributions to attaining the SDGs 1–17 in order to demonstrate its commitment to the SDGs.

Ateneo's Contribution to SDG 17: Progress and Challenges

Analyzing trends in SDG 17, research supporting sustainable development partnerships improved from 2021 to 2022 but saw a slight decline in 2023. This indicates potential setbacks in fostering effective partnerships. Relationships to support the goals were strong in 2021 but declined in 2022 and 2023, suggesting a decreasing focus on partnerships for sustainable development.

On a positive note, Ateneo actively engages in cross-sectoral dialogues on SDGs and collaborates internationally on gathering SDG data, contributing to research reports on multiple SDGs. The university also reviews best practices for tackling SDGs through international collaborations and actively partners with NGOs and local governments for SDG initiatives. However, there was a significant drop in the publication of SDG reports in 2023, indicating a potential setback or need for further investigation. Despite these challenges, Ateneo demonstrates a commitment to meaningful education on SDGs through mandatory education for all students and dedicated courses addressing sustainability within the university curriculum and for the broader community through outreach and scholarship programs.

News and Features

28 Nov 2023

The Sangguniang Kabataan in Focus: A Post - 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) Assessment Forum

A Post - 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) Assessment Forum 29 November 2023 | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Register for the webinar...

Campaign against sexual and gender based violence

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UGDO Bulletin: Increasing University Efforts in Capacity Building and Information Dissemination

Ateneo de Manila University continues the yearly campaign under the theme of ‘Increasing university efforts in capacity building and information dissemination.’ We invite the University...

28 Nov 2023

Ateneo welcomes Irish Ambassador to the Philippines

Irish Ambassador to the Philippines H.E. Ambassador William John Carlos visited Ateneo de Manila University, where he accompanied visiting professor Brigid Laffan who was giving a special lecture on Ireland and the EU.

(L-R) Dr. Val Ulep, DOH Secretary Teodoro Herbosa, Hon. Stella Luz Quimbo, PhilHealth President Emmanuel Ledesma Jr., Prof. Orville Solon, PhD, and Dr. Edwin Mercado

23 Nov 2023

HRep-Ateneo Project 3rd Roundtable Discussion: Primary Health Care and Financial Inclusion

The third roundtable discussion of the HRep-Ateneo Evidence-Based Research Project addressed challenges in primary health care (PHC) in the Philippines, emphasizing the need for a high-performing PHC system to achieve universal health coverage and improve population health. The afternoon session focused on monetary and financial stability, discussing recommendations for transparency and empowerment of consumers, with experts from institutions like the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas providing insights.