Research outputs by SDG
University research-output counts reported as of September 2025. The leading areas were SDG 7 (375), SDG 9 (374), SDG 3 (370), SDG 11 (268), and SDG 6 (222).
| SDG | Goal | Outputs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No Poverty | 12 |
| 2 | Zero Hunger | 58 |
| 3 | Good Health and Well-being | 370 |
| 4 | Quality Education | 129 |
| 5 | Gender Equality | 7 |
| 6 | Clean Water and Sanitation | 222 |
| 7 | Affordable and Clean Energy | 375 |
| 8 | Decent Work and Economic Growth | 104 |
| 9 | Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | 374 |
| 10 | Reduced Inequalities | 37 |
| 11 | Sustainable Cities and Communities | 268 |
| 12 | Responsible Consumption and Production | 141 |
| 13 | Climate Action | 99 |
| 14 | Life Below Water | 65 |
| 15 | Life on Land | 28 |
| 16 | Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions | 41 |
| 17 | Partnerships for the Goals | 73 |
Scopus research snapshot
Separate document-count snapshot as of September 2024.
| SDG | Goal | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Partnerships for the Goals | 670 |
| 7 | Affordable and Clean Energy | 323 |
| 3 | Good Health and Well-being | 282 |
| 9 | Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | 230 |
| 11 | Sustainable Cities and Communities | 209 |
| 6 | Clean Water and Sanitation | 185 |
Mapúa IGS Research Agenda
The agenda applies scientific knowledge to global and local sustainability challenges and supports research relevant to the University, the Philippines, the region, and the world.
Objectives
- Conduct basic and applied sustainability research responsive to University, national, regional, and global needs.
- Integrate relevant SDGs into undergraduate and graduate studies.
- Build mutually beneficial research partnerships with institutes, universities, government and non-government organizations, and industries at all levels.
- Use research outputs to support instruction, extension services, and lifelong learning.
Research areas
Affordable and sustainable energy; carbon-footprint reduction; circular economy; clean water and sanitation; climate solutions; community engagement and awareness; discipline-related sustainability studies; education for sustainable development; ethical aspects of sustainability; healthy communities and workplaces; resource-use optimization; SDGs; sustainability metrics; sustainable practices; and other sustainability-related problems.
Thesis and publication schemes
Undergraduate: Theses should address at least two SDGs. Students prepare an article and submit it to a relevant Scopus-indexed journal or present it at a conference with Scopus-indexed proceedings.
Graduate: Master’s theses and doctoral dissertations should address at least three SDGs. Students prepare articles for relevant Scopus-indexed journals.
Collaboration and dissemination
With iLIFT and academic departments, Mapúa IGS pursues research colloquia, joint projects, co-authored papers, student research internships, and research funding opportunities with external partners.
Research is shared through reputable journals and regional or international conferences, and relevant findings are made available to policymakers at University, local, national, and global levels.
Effectivity: Approved at the Academic Council Meeting on May 8, 2024; effective June 1, 2024.