NAST PHL to conduct webinar series on innovations for food security, climate change
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BICUTAN, TAGUIG CITY - This March, the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST PHL) will hold the NAST Innovation Series, a three-part webinar series showcasing how the physical and life sciences provide innovative solutions to address food security and climate change in the country.The webinar series acknowledges the thrust of the Philippine scientific community to promote high-level innovation as a major driver of socio-economic development. It aims to promote open innovation, a concept that encourages de-siloing and active collaboration within, outside, and among organizations.
Science Information Forum Highlights the Possibility of A Net Zero for Philippine Shipping by 2050
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Alabang, Muntinlupa – The National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL) conducted a hybrid Science Information Forum entitled “Net Zero for Philippine Shipping by 2050: A Possibility?” on 28 February 2024 at the Acacia Hotel Manila, Alabang, Muntinlupa City.
The forum was attended by NAST Members and representatives from the Philippine Navy, the Philippine Coast Guard, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the Department of Transportation (DOTr), the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), and the Philippine Ports Authority.
Net Zero for Philippine Shipping by 2050: A Possibility?
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BICUTAN, TAGUIG CITY - The National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL) will convene a hybrid forum on Net Zero for Philippine Shipping by 2050: A Possibility? on 28 February 2024, 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. (UTC+8) at the Acacia Hotel Manila, Alabang, Muntinlupa City.
In alignment with the global imperative to mitigate climate change, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has unveiled its 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from ships. This landmark initiative aims to achieve net-zero emissions for international shipping by 2050, recognizing the industry’s pivotal role in global trade and its significant contribution to carbon footprint. This event will serve as a critical platform for stakeholders to delve into the complexities and opportunities surrounding the transition to net zero emissions in Philippine shipping. Drawing insights from PAGTANAW 2050, the Philippine ST&I Foresight document, participants will explore the intersections of science, technology, and innovation in driving sustainable maritime development.