NAST PHL and UK Academy of Medical Sciences Host Landmark Climate Change Workshop on Safeguarding Health from Disasters in SEA
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Manila, Philippines – The National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL), in partnership with the United Kingdom’s Academy of Medical Sciences (AMS), successfully hosted the "Workshop on Adapting to Climate Change: Safeguarding Health from Disasters in Southeast Asia" on January 22-23, 2025, at the Hilton Hotel Manila, Pasay City.
This timely and crucial workshop gathered leading scientists, policymakers, and researchers from across Southeast Asia to address the region’s urgent climate-related health challenges. With Southeast Asia experiencing intensified climate-induced disasters such as typhoons, floods, and extreme heat, the workshop focused on developing strategies to enhance resilience and adaptation in vulnerable communities.
The two-day event aimed to review existing evidence on climate change adaptation and disaster management in Southeast Asia, identify innovative research and interventions to strengthen climate resilience, and outline priority research areas and collaborative opportunities for regional action.
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