10th Islandwide Conference for UN-SDG's Education & Advocacy for Luzon

Name: 10th Islandwide Conference for UN-SDG's Education & Advocacy for Luzon
Start: 2025-09-24T08:00:00+08:00
End: 2025-09-26T17:00:00+08:00
Location: Metro Manila, Philippines

Schedule

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025 at 08:00 am to Fri, 26 Sep, 2025 at 05:00 pm

UTC+08:00

Location

Metro Manila, Philippines | Quezon City, MM

CONFERENCE ABSTRACT
Register here!
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To date, 2024, the Philippines has registered incremental gains in its quest for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs), with its SDG Index score improving to 67.5, representing a slight gain and putting it at 92nd out of 166 countries.
Sustained progress has been achieved in poverty decline, with the percentage of the country's population living below the poverty line falling from 18.1% in 2021 to 15.5% in 2023, indicating fruitful results of economic recovery efforts and social protection interventions. The nation also recorded improvements in SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), supported by green policy reforms and digital infrastructure investments.
Challenges continue in SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), and SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) where data
indicates stagnation or regression. Based on the 2024 UNESCAP report, and at present pace, the Philippines and many countries in the Asia-Pacific region are not projected to achieve the 2030 goals, highlighting the imperative for stepped-up investments, evidence-based policy-making, and more robust institutional settings for inclusive, resilient, and sustainable development in all sectors.
Last May 2025, UN Secretary General António Guterres said that the Earth and its inhabitants are healthier when our ecosystems are in better shape. Ending poverty, halting climate change, and averting mass extinction are all made possible by repairing our damaged ecosystems.
Human activity is putting increasing strain on land, forests, and biodiversity. Over 10 million hectares of forest are lost every year as of 2024, indicating that the rate of forest loss is still worrying. Over 3.2 billion people's livelihoods are at risk due to desertification and soil degradation, while just 15% of the world's land is protected. With one million species in danger of being extinct, biodiversity is dwindling. Stopping deforestation, preserving biodiversity across ecosystems, and quickly restoring degraded land are all necessary to meet Goal 15.
It is on this light that the Bridging Leaders for Sustainable Development (BLSD) Inc. and The Asian Network for Sustainable
Development Inc. (ANSD Inc.), in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands, with technical support
from Asuelo Management Consultancy and Impact Southeast Asia Travel and Tours, will hold the Sustainable Development Goals
Island Wide Conference, with the theme: “Pivoting the Philippine Growth through the achievements of the SDG 2030 and beyond”.
The conference will take place in three key regional hubs—Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao—with each leg focusing on tailored solutions to regional priorities such as climate resilience, quality education, sustainable livelihoods, health equity, and inclusive governance. Here are the dates for the following events:
1. Cagayan de Oro City, Mindanao July 23 – 25, 2025
2. Cebu City, Visayas August 27 – 29, 2025
3. Metro Manila, Luzon September 24 – 26, 2025
Objectives of the Conference:
The objectives of the conference include, but is not limited to the following:
1. Develop strategies for accomplishing the SDGs and inform leaders about them.
2. Link communities and leaders to share experiences, brainstorm solutions, and work together to accomplish the SDGs.
3. Assist leaders in developing and expanding creative SDG solutions.
4. Encourage our leaders to explore solutions for sustainable development on a global scale.
5. Incorporate the SDGs into the Local Development Agenda.
Project Description:
For national and local leaders as well as other stakeholders, the Island Conference is a 3 day live, interactive event that embodied
resource management, team building, financial management, and leadership and management modular learning action planning, policy creation, SDG education, and mobilization.
Methodology:
1. Plenary Discussions and Presentation
2. Panel Discussions and Open Forum
3. Benchmarking and Consultation
Plenary Discussions:
1. Understanding Sustainable Development Goals
2. Human Development Track
3. Environment and Climate Change Track
4. Economic Development and Opportunities Track
5. Infrastructure and Sustainable Communities Track
6. Partnership and Cooperation
Target Participants:
1. Local Chief Executives
2. LGU Department Heads
2. Vice Mayors
3. Councilors
4. Barangay Officials
5. SK Officials
6. Private Sector
7. Non-government organizations
8. Civil Society Organizations
9. Local Chamber of Commerce
10. Academe
11. Youth and Women among others
Why Should Participate:
1. Access to Relevant Programs and Projects
• Enjoy networking opportunities with leaders and coworkers from different industries and governments.
2. Partnership and Networking
• Get to know institutional decision makers and influencers, grow your network, and look into new collaboration
possibilities. Get the chance to compare programs and projects with them and highlight your own activities.
3. . Learning from the Best
• Learn about trends, data-driven insights, and best practices. Gain knowledge, concepts, and strategic insights by taking
advantage of the experience of some of the top professionals.
Registration:
The registration fee for each participant is PHP 8,400.00 to cover:
1. Conference Fee
2. Meals and Snacks (3 Lunches, 2 am Snacks, and 2 pm Snacks)
3. Event ID’s and Kits
4. Bags
5. Conference Documentation and Certificate
6. T-shirt
7. Educational Tour (Optional, separate payment)
Method and Deadline of Registration:
Those who desire to attend must comply with the requirements by filling up the registration form and submitting a deposit slip.
Once verified, you will receive an email with a confirmation letter and travel advisory that will serve as your access pass for the duration of the conference.
For more information, you can email us at [email protected] or [email protected] and or via telephone number at
+63 44 305 4249, mobile +63 942-554-4037 (Smart), +63 915-163-3984 (Globe).
Payment:
All payments can be done through the following:
1. Philippine Bank of Communications (PBCOM)
Savings Account Name: Bridging Leaders for Sustainable Development (BLSD) Inc.
Account Number: 227-10-100148-7
2. BDO Unibank Inc. (BDO)
Savings Account Name: Asuelo Management Consultancy
Account Number: 005648015690
3. BDO Unibank Inc. (BDO)
Savings Account Name: Impact Southeast Asia Travel and Tours
Account Number: 005648016182
4. GCASH and Paymaya Payment Options
Please inquire in our secretariat through the details provided below.The deadline of Registration is on: September 12, 2025. Late registration will have additional PHP 1,000.00 charge (pre-approval is needed). No refunds are allowed for non-appearance. Please confirm your attendance before and wait for the confirmation and travel advisory.
Correspondence
For General Inquiry and Confirmation:
The National Secretariat- Island-Wide Conference for SDG
Bridging Leaders for Sustainable Development Office- Makati Head
BLSD Office, 5th Floor, Phinma Plaza, Plaza Drive, Rockwell Center,Makati City, Metro Manila. Philippines
Telephone No. +63 (02) 7917-8145
Telefax No. +63 (02) 7917-8146
Mobile No: +63 942-554-4037 | 0915-163-3984
Email Address: [email protected] or [email protected]
Like our Facebook Page to follow on updates: www.facebook.com/blsd.inc
The Asian Network for Sustainable Development (ANSD) Inc.
Regional Office in Asia and the Pacific
Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 1, Level 11, 8 Marina Boulevard,
Singapore, Singapore
Telephone No: (+65) 6653 4123
Philippine Country Office
20th Floor, Unit 19, Avida Vita Tower 2, Ayala Vertis North,
Barangay Bagong Pag-asa, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Phils.
Email: [email protected]
Telephone No. +63 (02) 7002-6923
For Travel Assistance and Accommodation Inquiry:
Impact Southeast Asia Travel and Tours
2nd Floor, PM Commercial Building, Purok 1, Mc Arthur Highway,
Barangay Tikay, City of Malolos, Province of Bulacan, Philippines
Telephone No: +63 (044) 305-4249
Mobile No. +63 962-376-8274
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]