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Trans-Pacific Sustainability Dialogue 2025 Day 2

| Written by Fred Dabu

The University of the Philippines Diliman Asian Center hosted the second of the two-day Trans-Pacific Sustainability Dialogue 2025. Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and UN Philippines Resident Coordinator Arnaud Peral were the university’s guests of honor. In the Nov. 11 event, leaders and scholars of sustainable development exchanged insights on UN Sustainable Development Goal 11, the main point of discussion. Advocates, researchers, and students from various sectors and organizations participated in the plenary discussions and workshops. 

The annual TPSD aims to help nations in attaining its goals guided by the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.  The event was co-organized by AC, UP-Centre International de Formation des Autorités et Leaders Philippines, Stanford University’s Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center, and the Ban Ki-moon Foundation for a Better Future. 

View scenes from the event below:

Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon discusses global efforts to address the climate crisis and rising inequalities. He appeals for urgency in extending assistance to vulnerable sectors in light of devastation caused by recent typhoons. Photo by Kevin Roque, UPS-MCO.
Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon discusses global efforts to address the climate crisis and rising inequalities. He appeals for urgency in extending assistance to vulnerable sectors in light of devastation caused by recent typhoons. Photo by Kevin Roque, UPS-MCO.
UP President Angelo Jimenez and former UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon warmly greet each other at the Trans-Pacific Sustainability Dialogue 2025. Photo by Kevin Roque, UPS-MCO.
UP President Angelo Jimenez and former UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon warmly greet each other at the Trans-Pacific Sustainability Dialogue 2025. Photo by Kevin Roque, UPS-MCO.
Speakers, participants, and organizers of the Trans-Pacific Sustainability Dialogue 2025 pose for a group photo. Photo by Kevin Roque, UPS-MCO.
Speakers, participants, and organizers of the Trans-Pacific Sustainability Dialogue 2025 pose for a group photo. Photo by Kevin Roque, UPS-MCO.
Dr. Michelle Palumbarit, director of UP-CIFAL Philippines, welcomes speakers and attendees to the Trans-Pacific Sustainability Dialogue 2025. Photo by Kevin Roque, UPS-MCO.
Dr. Michelle Palumbarit, director of UP-CIFAL Philippines, welcomes speakers and attendees to the Trans-Pacific Sustainability Dialogue 2025. Photo by Kevin Roque, UPS-MCO.
Dr. Alfredo Mahar Francisco Lagmay, executive director of the UP Resilience Institute, shares best practices and lessons that support sustainable development goals. Photo by Kevin Roque, UPS-MCO.
Dr. Alfredo Mahar Francisco Lagmay, executive director of the UP Resilience Institute, shares best practices and lessons that support sustainable development goals. Photo by Kevin Roque, UPS-MCO.
Dr. Francisco Magno, professor of Political Science and Development Studies at De La Salle University, shares case studies and insights. He is also director of the Jesse M. Robredo Institute of Governance and coordinator of the UN Sustainable Development Goals Localization Project of DLSU with the City Government of Manila. Photo by Kevin Roque, UPS-MCO.
Dr. Francisco Magno, professor of Political Science and Development Studies at De La Salle University, shares case studies and insights. He is also director of the Jesse M. Robredo Institute of Governance and coordinator of the UN Sustainable Development Goals Localization Project of DLSU with the City Government of Manila. Photo by Kevin Roque, UPS-MCO.
Dr. Noel Christian Moratilla, dean of the UP Asian Center, delivers his message for the Trans-Pacific Sustainability Dialogue 2025. Photo by Kevin Roque, UPS-MCO.
Dr. Noel Christian Moratilla, dean of the UP Asian Center, delivers his message for the Trans-Pacific Sustainability Dialogue 2025. Photo by Kevin Roque, UPS-MCO.
UP President Angelo Jimenez expresses his gratitude to the organizers, partners, and participants for their shared commitment to building sustainable, resilient communities. Photo by Kevin Roque, UPS-MCO.
UP President Angelo Jimenez expresses his gratitude to the organizers, partners, and participants for their shared commitment to building sustainable, resilient communities. Photo by Kevin Roque, UPS-MCO.
Dr. Kiyoteru Tsutsui, director of Stanford University’s Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center gives his closing message for the event. He is also the APARC Japan Program director and a senior fellow in APARC Japanese Studies. Photo by Kevin Roque, UPS-MCO.
Dr. Kiyoteru Tsutsui, director of Stanford University’s Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center gives his closing message for the event. He is also the APARC Japan Program director and a senior fellow in APARC Japanese Studies. Photo by Kevin Roque, UPS-MCO.
Former Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Australia Bong-hyun Kim delivers his message for the Trans-Pacific Sustainability Dialogue 2025. He is also an advisor to the Ban Ki-moon Foundation for a Better Future. Photo by Kevin Roque, UPS-MCO.
Former Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Australia Bong-hyun Kim delivers his message for the Trans-Pacific Sustainability Dialogue 2025. He is also an advisor to the Ban Ki-moon Foundation for a Better Future. Photo by Kevin Roque, UPS-MCO.