By: For. Rysch Nae Subijano The Growing Importance of Resilience Communication In a world increasingly affected by multiple hazards, effectively communicating resilience has become more essential than ever. During the 14th episode of the Resilience Live webinar series, Dr. Bruce Malamud, Wilson Chair of Hazard and Risk and Director of the Institute of Hazard, Risk […]
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Spatial Thinking: Guiding Us to Better Decisions
by: For. Janiella Sandoval Natural resource management and planning are crucial for achieving sustainability and resilience. However, with increasing pressures from urbanization, climate change, and resource depletion, the need for innovative approaches is more urgent than ever. Spatial thinking offers a solution by analyzing the relationships between natural resources and their geographic locations. Using geographic […]
Macolod to Masungi: Conversations on the Conservation of Geoheritage in the Philippines
By: For. Rysch Nae S. Subijano “In holistic conservation, we don’t have to center geoheritage in conservation efforts, especially in areas such as the Tinipak River. I don’t want the geoheritage to overpower the call to conserve the ancestral lands of the indigenous people.” This powerful statement by Ms. Naomi Irapta, Project leader for the […]
Understanding Urban Fire as a Hazard and Urban Fire Regimes in Manila – UP NOAH Center’s Resilience Live Episode 9
By: Kristian Audri Gabriel “The social and political element of fire is as important as its chemical element.“ These impactful words from Dr. Bankoff, spoken during the 9th episode of Resilience LIVE webinar, aired in the 29th of May 2024, captures the message of his presentation – Urban Fire as a Hazard and Urban Fire […]
UPRI engages young aspiring social scientists at the CSSPirit Social Science Job Fair
The CSSPirit Month Social Science Job Fair served as a dynamic platform for students to exchange ideas and explore opportunities with esteemed institutions across the public service sector, academia, and NGOs. The event’s overarching theme was “kápwa,” highlighting the community-centric tradition of the social sciences. The UP Resilience Institute’s endeavors align seamlessly with this theme […]
Navigating the Paradox: Embracing Indigenous Perspectives in Disaster Research and Management – UP NOAH Center’s Resilience Live Episode 8
By: Marie Claire P. Mandar “Ang katutubong pananaw ay nakatago sa ilalim. Hindi natin makikita ang hindi hinahanap. (The indigenous perspective is hidden underneath. We cannot see what we are not looking for.)” These impactful words from Dr. JC Galliard, spoken during the 8th episode of the Resilience LIVE webinar, aired on the 25th of […]
Bridging Science and Community in Isla de Ometepe, Nicaragua: UP NOAH Center’s Resilience Live Episode 7
Written by: For. Janiella Sandoval and Ella Santiaguel The Resilience Live webinar series, in its 7th episode, brought to light the groundbreaking geopark project in Isla de Ometepe, Nicaragua, and the pivotal role of science-based information in empowering the local community. The episode featured Dr. Benjamin van Wyk de Vries, a professor of volcanology at […]
UP NOAH Center’s Resilience Live Episode 6 addresses the place of Geoheritage in the Anthropocene Epoch
By: For. Rysch Nae Subijano and Ric Christian Tolero For its 6th episode, Resilience Live explored Geoheritage for Resilience Building in the Anthropocene: Seeking out the leadership challenges of the 21st Century on 29 February 2024 via Zoom. The episode featured Dr. Christine Mortimer, Deputy Academic Dean at Lancaster University in the United Kingdom (UK) […]
UP NOAH Center’s Resilience LIVE Episode 4 delves into Tropical Cyclones and Water-related Disasters
By: April Dawn F. Tegelan and Marie Claire P. Mandar How can students and researchers contribute to making the Philippines Disaster Resilient? This question was explored by Dr. Lea Dasallas, a researcher for the Water Resources and Environmental Research Center, K-water Research Institute, during the 5th episode of Resilience Live. Held last 30 November […]