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PERSONAL GREEN INITIATIVE The Personal Green initiative is a community-led commitment to promoting sustainable practices in everyday life. It emphasizes the importance of aligning personal actions with global sustainability goals, particularly SDG14 (Life Below Water) and SDG 15 (Life on Land). As a college student who is living in Sinait, Ilocos Sur, I recognized the need to connect my academic studies with real-world environmental challenges. This initiative is not only to act responsibly, but to link local actions to global goals. The Personal Green Initiative becomes a bridge between individual responsibility and collective impact. Globally, climate change and biodiversity loss are pressing issues that threaten ecosystems and human survival. International frameworks, such as the Paris Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, guide the mitigation of environmental challenges. In the Philippines, ecological vulnerabilities like typhoons, sea level rise, and deforestation make climate adaptation strategies urgent. Sinait, Ilocos Sur, faces its own local issues, such as plastic pollution along coastal areas, marine degradation, and land misuse. Yet, the community also has its strengths, including strong social ties and a grassroots organization that can mobilize collective action for sustainability. Marine ecosystem protection is vital for Sinait, a coastal town that depends on fishing and marine resources. As a student, I can participate in a coastal cleanup drive to reduce plastic pollution that harms marine life. Promoting sustainable fishing practices is also essential in ensuring the local fishermen balance livelihood with conservation. Education and advocacy about the oceans' health can be integrated into school projects and community seminars. Through these efforts, Sinait can contribute to the global goal of protecting life below water while safeguarding its own economic and ecological future. Reforestation and tree planting are practical steps that students and youth groups in Sinait can take to restore degraded lands. Wildlife conservation and habitat protection are equally important, especially for biodiversity that is threatened by land misuse. Sustainable practices, such as organic farming. Land use planning and watershed management should be encouraged to prevent soil erosion and ensure water security. By engaging in these activities, students can help strengthen the resilience of Sinait’s land-based ecosystems. The personal green initiative highlights the importance of both personal and collective responsibility in addressing ecological challenges. As a college student, Sinait, I see how small actions like reducing plastic use and planting trees can connect to global impacts. Local efforts, when multiplied across communities and borders, can contribute meaningfully to international sustainability goals. Adopt ecologically friendly habits, support community-led green initiatives, and advocate for stronger environmental policies. By doing so, students and citizens alike can ensure that Sinait becomes a model of sustainable living aligned with global aspirations of a better future.