Ateneo and the UN Sustainable Development Goals

SDG 8

 

Decent Work and Economic Growth

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

The University strives toward a decent employment environment for all its employees. The University strictly adheres to Minimum Wage Order set by the Philippine government. Key anti-discrimination policies in the University are enforced to ensure a safe and inclusive working environment. 
The University also offers various academic programs that focus on sustainability, such as the Master in Development Management, Master of Science in Sustainability Management, and the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science. These programs equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to address social and economic challenges related to sustainability

News and Features

Protecting Creativity: AIPO and Rizal Library Host Copyright Awareness Session for the Ateneo Community

On March 18, 2026, the Ateneo Intellectual Property Office (AIPO), in collaboration with the Rizal Library, successfully conducted a Copyright Awareness Session held on the...

Ateneo Eagle Watch 2026 Economic Briefing - Raring to Rebound: Philippine Economic Outlook and Imperatives for 2026

Although the Philippine economy showed modest growth in early 2025, a combination of a governance crisis affecting public spending, weaker investment and capital formation, softer...


Highlights

Events

Lecture / Talk / Discussion

Halo-Halo Bites 2025: A Design Thinking Convention

Wed, 30 Jul 2025

Escaler Hall, Ateneo de Manila University

The “Halo-Halo Bites: Co-Creating the Innovations of the Future: Strengthening...

Lecture / Talk / Discussion

South Korea's Defense Strategy and the Dilemma of Alliance: A Talk by Col. Insoo Kim of the Korea Military Academy

Tue, 15 Jul 2025

Hurtado Hall, Ateneo de Manila University

The Department of Development Studies and Korean Studies Program of...

Workshop / Seminar / Short Course

Greening Education: Transforming Circular Economy Education for Future Generations

Mon, 07 Jul 2025

Online

📣 HAPPENING TODAY - "Greening Education: Transforming Circular Economy Education...

Meeting / Consultation / Town hall / Forum

Trade Wars and the Evolving Post-Globalization International Trading Order

Tue, 27 May 2025

Ateneo Law School

Join us for a timely and insightful forum on the...

Workshop / Seminar / Short Course

The Art of Banig Weaving and Keychain Making Workshop

Wed, 30 Apr 2025

Heyden Hall, Manila Observatory

This is "knot" your average workshop — come weave with...

Workshop / Seminar / Short Course

Sustainable Fashion and Tote Bag Making Workshop

Mon, 28 Apr 2025

Heyden Hall, Manila Observatory

Curious about how the fashion industry can go green? Join...