RESILIENCE LIVE EPISODE 2: “The Role of Universities in Anticipatory Planning: A Systems Approach to Climate Change Action”
by: Dr. Mahar Lagmay
By: For. Rysch Nae Subijano and Ric Christian Tolero
Following its pilot launch, the 2nd episode of the Resilience Live was held last September 28, 2023, via Zoom Conferencing.
The episode featured the University of the Philippines Resilience Institute’s (UP RI) very own Executive Director, Dr. Alfredo Mahar Francisco A. Lagmay. A geologist and a multi-awarded academician, Dr. Lagmay discussed “The Role of Universities in Anticipatory Planning: A Systems Approach to Climate Change Action.”
In this episode, efforts from the University of the Philippines geared towards spearheading a systematized approach to climate change action were highlighted, including local development planning capacity building activities for State Universities and Colleges (SUCs). During his discussion, Dr. Lagmay emphasized that Planning is key to combating the issue of climate change. He further highlighted that as part of larger communities, SUCs play a significant role in promoting sustainable growth and economic development in all cities and municipalities of the entire country. Through capacity building activities conducted by UP RI , SUCs are enabled to act as conduits for sharing skills and knowledge during the local development planning process.
Dr. Lagmay’s discussion was received positively by the participants, a significant portion of whom were members of the academe. Questions during Resilience Live Episode 2 mostly revolved around means by which collaboration among universities and local stakeholders can be enhanced.
Keeping up with the transdisciplinary approach of the University of the Philippines Resilience Institute, the Resilience Live webinar series will be held monthly via Zoom and will feature diverse topics with respective subject matter experts.
Episode 2 featuring Dr. Mahar may be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3LUbA4WPlQ