17.2 Relationships to support the goals
17.2.1 – Relationships with regional NGOs and government for SDG policy
– NwSSU Joins Regional Consultation Workshop on PFM Reforms Roadmap 2024-2028
NwSSU participated in the Regional Consultation Workshop for the Mid-Term Review of the Public Financial Management (PFM) Reforms Roadmap 2024–2028 on Oct 21, 2025, in Bohol.
17.2.2 – Cross sectoral dialogue about SDGs
– Northwest Samar State University Joins Asia-Pacific Futures Network Conference 2025
NwSSU representatives took part in the 11th Asia-Pacific Futures Network Conference, themed “AI + SDGs + ESG: Co-creating Ethical and Sustainable Futures,” which convened futurists, educators and policymakers to explore anticipatory governance, AI ethics and transformative foresight in education and governance. The post says a NwSSU delegation attended.
17.2.3 – International collaboration data gathering for SDG
Celebration post: inclusion in the 1501+ bracket of the 2025 THE Impact Rankings
– NwSSU Joins Global Ranks in 2025 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings
The post celebrates NwSSU’s inclusion in the 1501+ bracket of the 2025 THE Impact Rankings, with contributions to 16 of 17 SDGs. It says the recognition reflects commitment to inclusive, sustainable and community-centered development through education, research and extension.
17.2.4 – Collaboration for SDG best practice
– Strengthening Global TIes: NwSSU Officials Forge Partnership with Tra Vinh University
NwSSU officials visited Tra Vinh University for MOU and MOA discussions (including a Student Internship Abroad Program and future research conferences) and laboratory visits. On March 15 NwSSU took part in the 1st International Conference on Education and Training for Sustainability, where the University President served as session chairperson and presenter and led discussions on the role of higher education in sustainable development. Three other NwSSU officials joined.
17.2.5 – Collaboration with NGOs for SDGs
– NwSSU College of Nursing Supports Free Medical Mission
NwSSU nursing students and faculty took part in a free medical mission at Brgy. Carmen Covered Court that served about 170 residents (tooth extractions, consultations, blood pressure checks, free medicines, eye examinations, reading glasses). Students and faculty handled patient assessment, vital signs and weight taking, and medication dispensing.
17.4 Education for the SDGs
17.4.1 – Education for SDGs commitment to meaningful education
– NwSSU Unites for a VAW-Free Philippines in 18-Day Campaign Celebration
Campaign celebration at the RSU Socio-Cultural Center themed “VAW-Free Philippines,” with a motorcade through Calbayog, an on-the-spot slogan contest and quiz bee for students, and advocacy and education aimed at empowering faculty, students and staff to act against gender-based violence.
17.4.2 – Education for SDGs: specific courses on sustainabilityÂ
– College of Criminal Justice and Sciences (CCJS) page: program offerings
College page whose stated goal is to produce graduates in criminology, community development, development communication and environmental science. Its program offerings include Environmental Science, Community Development and Development Communication, each with a short description.
17.4.3 – Education for SDGs in the wider community
– NWSSU, DILG Ormoc City, and IPGDO Partner for Gender-Inclusive Livelihood Initiative
Two-day multidisciplinary outreach (“Multidisciplinary Outreach for Sustainable Livelihood: A Gender-Inclusive Initiative for Barangay Officials”) at the Liga ng mga Barangay Conference Hall in Ormoc City. Sessions covered dishwashing liquid production, a gender-inclusive livelihood session, vertical gardening with recycled bottles, and mini-greenhouses made from used plastic bottles. The post says the aim was economic empowerment and sustainability in the participants’ communities.
17.4.4 – Sustainability Literacy (Does your university as a body measure the sustainability literacy of students?)
