NAST PHL and TOWNS hold Luzon workshop on climate change risks and vulnerabilities
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Bataan, Philippines — The National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL) Task Force on Climate Change, in collaboration with The Outstanding Women in Nation’s Service (TOWNS) Foundation, Inc., successfully hosted a workshop on climate risks and vulnerabilities on 5-6 February 2025 at the Sinagtala Farm Resort in Orani, Bataan.
This two-day event aimed to engage local stakeholders in identifying climate-related risks within their regions and discuss potential adaptation and mitigation measures. Moreover, it served as a platform for sharing experiences on science-based responses to typhoons, coastal erosions, landslides, and other hazards as well as local-led interventions.
NAST PHL to Conduct Scienteach: Symposium for The Youth and Dialogue with NAST PHL Scientists in Batanes
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BICUTAN, TAGUIG CITY – The National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL), in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Regional Office II, will conduct the ScienTeach: Symposium for the Youth and Dialogue with NAST PHL Scientists in Batanes on February 18 and 19, 2025.
The primary objective of these programs is to promote science and technology (S&T) through episodes highlighting varying topics featuring National Scientists, NAST PHL Members, and NAST PHL awardees who are accomplished in their respective fields.
NAST PHL and TOWNS to Hold Regional Workshop on Climate Risks and Vulnerabilities in Bataan
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Taguig City, Philippines—To address the growing impacts of climate change on coastal communities, the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL) Task Force on Climate Change, in collaboration with The Outstanding Women in Nation’s Service (TOWNS) Foundation, will hold a regional workshop on climate risks and vulnerabilities in Bataan from February 5 to 6, 2025.
This workshop builds on a series of webinars on climate change held since 2020. These webinars are primarily intended to elevate consciousness and awareness of climate-related risks. The workshop in Bataan will involve representatives of local government units (LGUs) from the municipalities of Pampanga, Bulacan, Bataan, Zambales, Pangasinan, La Union, and Ilocos Sur. These areas have been identified as prone to coastal inundation and flooding especially with rising sea levels and increasing and intensifying storm surges.
Key government leaders and experts will discuss climate change, resilience, and adaptation strategies. Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and Secretary Renato U. Solidum, Jr. of the Department of Science and Technology will join to deliver messages on climate change, water-related hazards, and resilience, respectively.