Proceedings of the UP-DLSU Inter-University Roundtable on Governance and SDG Localization, documenting discussions on localizing the UN Sustainable Development Goals in the Philippines.
This document is the proceedings of the UP-DLSU Inter-University Roundtable on Governance and SDG Localization, a collaborative forum between the University of the Philippines and De La Salle University. It is intended for policymakers, local government officials, academics, and development practitioners working on sustainable development goal (SDG) implementation at the local level in the Philippines.
The proceedings open with forewords from the university presidents, Atty. Angelo A. Jimenez (UP) and Br. Bernard S. Oca FSC (DLSU), and messages from the directors of UP-CIFAL Philippines and DLSU Jesse M. Robredo Institute of Governance. These messages frame the roundtable as a response to interconnected environmental and governance challenges, emphasizing the role of higher education institutions in bridging research, policy, and community action.
The document includes an executive summary, the roundtable programme, and a joint statement. The core content consists of six policy note presentations covering specific topics: building resilience of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs); addressing urban heat in Quezon City through a localized climate resilience and sustainable cooling action plan; enhancing food affordability in Pasig through social entrepreneurship; increasing community awareness and appreciation of SDGs and their…
Each policy note presents localized challenges and proposed solutions grounded in the realities of Philippine cities and regions. The proceedings document the exchange of institutional experiences, identification of practical approaches, and pathways from research to policy and action discussed during the roundtable, with a focus on multisectoral collaboration and evidence-based policymaking.