The Research and Creative Work Division wrapped up the month of November by hosting Sinop, Saliksik, Likha: Talakayang Diwa mula sa Participatory Action Research Projects ng Research and Creative Work Division last November 29, 2024, a colloquium that coalesced the division’s wide array of activities as well as the staff’s experiences and insights in incubating […]
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UPRI-RCW Division & Ewha University prepare final report for IDP Resilience Research
Researchers from the UP Resilience Institute – Research and Creative Work Division and the South Korea-based Ewha Womans University Graduate School for International Studies are preparing the final report for their research on climate-induced internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the Philippines. The project, entitled “A Study on Assessing the Vulnerability of Climate-induced Internally Displaced Persons […]
Understanding Ground Subsidence: A Growing Threat to Philippine Communities
Ground subsidence, the gradual or sudden sinking of the Earth’s surface, has been a longstanding issue in major metropolitan areas across the Philippines but has only recently been recognized as a significant hazard, following more recent studies and advancements in monitoring technologies. This phenomenon is caused by natural factors like tectonic activity and sediment […]
UP Resilience Institute Staff Participates in International Summer School on Climate Change
Human-induced climate change is a pressing global issue, with profound implications for ecosystems, economies, and societies. Addressing this crisis requires urgent and coordinated global action to mitigate impacts and enhance resilience. In response to this challenge, Fudan University (China) hosted the inaugural International Summer School on Climate Change and Related Risks from July 21 to […]
UPRI NOAH Center participates in the International Forum on Sustainable Science (IFSS) 2024
The University of the Philippines Resilience Institute (UP RI) – Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards (NOAH) Center participated in the 2nd International Forum on Sustainable Science (IFSS) held last July 10-12 at Caraga State University in Butuan City. The IFSS is a symposium focused on understanding and mitigating sustainability challenges in various disciplines through […]
Building Resilience: UP Institutions Collaborate on Graduate Programs
Education is key to building stronger communities that can withstand disasters and the climate emergency. Universities are stepping up to prepare the next generation of experts with the knowledge and skills needed to anticipate, adapt to, and recover from these threats. Investing in education, research, and training programs is crucial for tackling these growing challenges. […]
UPRI-RCW to Hold “Sayaw Ng Katatagan” with CHK, CAL, CMu
The Research and Creative Work Division of the UP Resilience Institute is organizing “Sayaw Ng Katatagan” to be held on May 24, 2024, Friday, starting from the front of Vinzons Hall to the UP Sunken Garden at 4:00 PM. Coinciding with the theme of the Diliman Arts and Culture Festival 2024 “and Pamamahagi,” to mark […]
UP RI – RCW, UPOU Discuss Possible Collaborations
UP RI – RCW discussed possible project collaborations with the UP Open University Faculty of Management and Development Studies (UPOU FMDS) in an exploratory meeting on April 5, 2024 via Zoom. Discussion points include ethics review, dengue prediction modeling, and creative industries development, among others. Asst. Prof. Ria Valerie Cabanes, Chairman of the UPOU Institutional […]
RCW Director Atienza Discusses Creative Approach to Environmental Issues on DZUP
Dr. Glecy C. Atienza, Director for Research and Creative Work at the UP Resilience Institute, guested on the April 18, 2024 episode of DZUP’s “UP Atin ‘To!”. The program, hosted by Ram Simbajon and JJ Malate, highlights the UP community’s stories, individuals, and research that contribute to progress and what it means to be a […]
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) […]