UP Resilience Institute Executive Director, Dr. Mahar Lagmay, was featured as one of Tatler Asia’s Most Influential of 2024. The list highlighted progressive leaders that contribute to a better future, despite having to endure challenges and dilemmas of the modern world. Leaders who are transforming their respective fields that benefit and push humanity towards its full potential.
Dr. Lagmay has been recognized for his contributions to disaster risk reduction strategies in the Philippines. With his leadership, Project NOAH set a benchmark for incorporating science into disaster risk management, prioritizing proactive strategies over reactive approaches. His promotion of utilizing scientific data to guide government policies has transformed the country’s disaster preparedness strategies, garnering him global acclaim and prestigious honors such as the Plinius Medal from the European Geosciences Union.
His collaboration with international organizations, such as the World Bank, has brought Philippine disaster strategies in line with global standards, establishing him as a key voice in the worldwide dialogue on disaster resilience. Dr. Lagmay’s efforts continue to drive a transformation in the government’s approach to natural disasters, emphasizing the value of scientific evidence in policy-making and ensuring that disaster risk management in the Philippines remains progressive and holistic.
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