Advancing Paulinian Core Values as SPUP’s Response to Climate Change

International Journal of Agriculture & Environmental Science

© 2021 by SSRG - IJAES Journal

Volume 8 Issue 4

Year of Publication : 2021

Authors : Allan Peejay Maquiraya Lappay

10.14445/23942568/IJAES-V8I4P102

How to Cite?

Allan Peejay Maquiraya Lappay, "Advancing Paulinian Core Values as SPUP’s Response to Climate Change," SSRG International Journal of Agriculture & Environmental Science, vol. 8,  no. 4, pp. 13-20, 2021. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942568/IJAES-V8I4P102

Abstract:

With the adverse effects of Climate Change in the environment, it is necessary to critically examine attitudes and behaviors relevant to environmental values. Highlighting the incorporation of the Paulinian Core Values, St. Paul University Philippines (SPUP) fostered environmental programs, projects, activities, and partnerships towards the realization of the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) on Climate Change. Utilizing the descriptive research design, this study examined the extent of integration of the Paulinian Core Values, namely: Christ-centeredness, Commission, Charity, Charism, and Community, in the implementation of SPUP’s Climate Change initiatives. With participants composed of teachers, students, alumni, and members of partner communities, the results showed that the degree of integration of the Paulinian Core Values in the realization of the University’s Climate Change-related endeavors is gauged to a “Very Great Extent”. Moreover, the findings also demonstrated the ability of SPUP to foster relevant and responsive environmental advocacy in engaging its academic and partner communities towards the advancement of its Climate Change undertakings. This is reflected in the paradigm on SPUP Environmental Core Values, where the principles of ecological spirituality, environmental integrity, environmental justice, environmental engagement, and environmental stewardship are advanced vis-à-vis the Paulinian Core Values.

Keywords:

St. Paul University Philippines, Climate Change Initiatives, Paulinian Core Values, Environmental Advocacy, SPUP Environmental Core Values

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