Cagayan State University (CSU) conducted a consultation session with its adopted communities, civil society organizations, local government units, and other stakeholders on October 13, 2025, via Zoom, as part of its continuing efforts to localize the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
In his message, OIC President Dr. Arthur G. Ibañez acknowledged Dr. Giged T. Battung, Dean of the College of Business, Entrepreneurship, and Accountancy, for her significant role in CSU’s inclusion in the United Nations Localization Network.
Dr. Ibañez highlighted that the consultation serves as an important step in defining the university’s path toward sustainable local action, emphasizing that the “experiences, challenges, and solutions will help define what local climate action and social development truly mean in our community.”
Meanwhile, Dr. Battung explained that CSU’s participation in the UN Localization Network opens opportunities for the university to seek greater support from the United Nations in expanding its community services and contributing to the global 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
The consultation involved nine CSU campuses, each conducting parallel sessions with their respective adopted communities and partner sectors to gather insights and recommendations for strengthening local climate action and social development initiatives.
The said initiative aligns with two upcoming international events, the World Summit for Social Development in Doha, Qatar, and the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, where CSU will present its sustainability programs rooted in local partnerships and community-driven initiatives.
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