QCU and the UN Sustainable Goals
Sustainable Development Goal 2
Zero Hunger
QCU contributes to SDG 2 through research and educational programs related to agriculture and food security with its Center for Urban Agriculture and Innovation, in partnership with the QC Local Government’s Joy of Urban Farming and GrowQC programs, and various national agencies such as the Department of Agriculture. The university’s agricultural programs and research initiatives provide valuable insights into sustainable urban farming practices and food production, which can help reduce hunger and promote food security in the City, the Philippines, and beyond.
News and Features
QCU, Barangay Leaders Unite for Community Food Systems and SHGBEE Policy Support
Quezon City University further strengthened its community partnerships through the Third Professorial Lecture held on December 2, 2025, titled “Barangay Gardens, Community Food Systems, and Policy Support for SHGBEE.” The...
Balik Scientist Lecture Empowers Youth Pathways in Food Systems through SHGBEE
On December 1, 2025, Quezon City University conducted the Second Professorial Lecture under the DOST–PCAARRD Balik Scientist Program, led by Dr. Manuel R. Reyes, focusing on “Youth Pathways in Food...
QCU Welcomes DOST-PCAARD Balik Scientist Dr. Manny Reyes for First Professorial Lecture on Urban Agriculture and BERAE
Quezon City University (QCU) officially launched its Balik Scientist engagement with the successful conduct of the First Professorial Lecture of Balik Scientist Dr. Manuel R. Reyes, Adjunct Professor of Kansas...
Sowing Seeds of Innovation and Impact: QCU-CUAI x Ateneo
On September 3, 2025, a meaningful collaboration unfolded as representatives from Ateneo visited the QCU-CUAI Farm for an educational and experiential tour — a day rooted in learning, growth, and...