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The University of Rizal System (URS) promotes sustainability, equity, and innovation as core components of our vision, mission, and core values. As a higher education institution, we recognize the urgent need to address global challenges and commit to actively supporting and advancing the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). URS works to integrate these goals into our instruction, research, extension, production, and community engagement to make a meaningful and lasting impact.
Further, URS actively integrates the SDGs in all facets of our institution as follows:
Instruction: We are dedicated to equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and ethical grounding needed to be leaders in sustainable development. We prepare our graduates to contribute responsibly and innovatively to society’s most pressing needs by embedding SDG principles across disciplines.
Research: URS encourages pioneering research that addresses critical global challenges such as poverty, climate change, health, and social inequality. Our research initiatives are designed to generate scalable, impactful solutions aligned with the SDGs, ensuring our work contributes to a sustainable future.
Extension: We are committed to extending our expertise and resources beyond the campus to benefit our surrounding communities. Through community-based programs, partnerships, and public service, URS empowers local populations and promotes sustainable practices, directly contributing to the SDGs.
Production: URS embraces sustainable production practices, from responsible use of resources to innovative approaches in agriculture, technology, and other fields. We prioritize environmental stewardship and ethical resource management in all our production initiatives, fostering a culture of sustainability that extends across our institution.
Community Engagement: Recognizing that real impact requires collective action, URS engages actively with various stakeholders, including local communities, government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector. By fostering collaboration, we amplify our efforts and empower those we serve to act toward sustainable development.
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