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ASSCAT and the Sustainable Development Goals

The Agusan del Sur State College of Agriculture and Technology (ASSCAT) affirms its strong commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as part of its mandate to foster inclusive growth, environmental stewardship, and social innovation. Anchored in its vision of becoming a globally engaged institution of sustainable agriculture and innovation, ASSCAT integrates the SDGs into its academic programs, research priorities, extension services, and campus operations.

Through its diverse initiatives, from climate smart agriculture and renewable energy research to gender equality advocacy and community empowerment, ASSCAT continues to cultivate solutions that respond to both local and global challenges. Each project, collaboration, and partnership reflects the College’s belief that sustainability is not a separate pursuit but a shared responsibility that shapes the future of education and development in Agusan del Sur and beyond.

This platform brings together our collective efforts under the 17 SDGs, showcasing how ASSCAT turns its mission into measurable impact, one goal, one community, one innovation at a time.

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OUR COMMITMENT

Empowering communities with sustainable livelihoods and opportunities.

Promoting food security through sustainable agriculture and nutrition programs.

Advancing wellness through health education and resilient communities.

Delivering accessible, relevant, and transformative education.

Ensuring equal opportunities and leadership for women and men.

Improving access to safe water and sustainable sanitation practices.

Championing renewable energy innovations and efficient technologies.

Fostering entrepreneurship, skills development, and rural productivity.

Driving innovation and sustainable technologies in agriculture and beyond.

Creating inclusive programs that bridge social and economic gaps.

Building resilient, safe, and sustainable local communities.

Promoting efficient resource use and sustainable campus operations.

Integrating climate resilience and adaptation in all institutional efforts.

Supporting conservation and responsible use of aquatic resources.

Protecting biodiversity and restoring terrestrial ecosystems.

Upholding integrity, accountability, and good governance.

Strengthening collaborations to achieve shared sustainable development.

Rooted in Sustainability. Growing with Innovation. Engaged with the World.

Message from the President

Sustainability has always been at the core of ASSCAT’s existence. As an institution established to serve the people of Agusan del Sur and the greater Caraga Region, our mission has always gone beyond providing quality education. It extends to cultivating knowledge that uplifts communities, developing technologies that sustain livelihoods, and nurturing values that respect the environment and the people who depend on it.

Today, as the world faces the challenges of climate change, food insecurity, and social inequality, ASSCAT proudly aligns its efforts with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Through the integration of the SDGs in our instruction, research, extension, and production programs, we reaffirm our role as a catalyst for inclusive and sustainable development.

Our students, faculty, and researchers continue to demonstrate how innovation and compassion can work hand in hand. From promoting climate-smart agriculture and renewable energy to advancing gender equality and community-based learning, our initiatives embody the spirit of collaboration and responsibility that the SDGs call for.

This platform serves as a window into ASSCAT’s sustainability journey. It tells the stories of how our people transform local challenges into global contributions — how every research project, every partnership, and every outreach program strengthens our collective resolve to make sustainability a lived reality.

As we move forward, let us continue to work together in building a future that is not only progressive but also sustainable, inclusive, and deeply rooted in the values that define us as an institution and as a community.

Rooted in Sustainability. Growing with Innovation. Engaged with the World.