The University of the Philippines (UP) Resilience Institute (UP RI) – Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards (UP NOAH) Center continues its advocacy of serving the studentry by sharing their knowledge as an academic research institution. This year, UP RI – NOAH Center once again opened its doors to students from UP and other universities and […]
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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 […]
UP RI hosted research students from University of Sydney (USyd)
by: For. Janiella A. Sandoval The University of the Philippines Resilience Institute (UP RI) was thrilled to host University of Sydney (USyd) students Ms. Isabella Lynn, Ms. Lauren Hocking, and Ms. Molly Tuit from the Humanitarian Frontiers Lab, led by Dr. Aaron Opdyke. Over their two-month stay, the students conducted research on social infrastructure, nature-based […]
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 […]
UP RI – NOAH Center attends the RICD Co-Creation Symposium and Policy Dialogue in Bangkok, Thailand
The University of the Philippines (UP) Resilience Institute (UP RI) – Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards (UP NOAH) Center co-organized a two-day Risk Index for Climate Displacement (RICD) Co-Creation Symposium and Policy Dialogue with the United Nations (UN) Migration Agency – International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT). This event […]
UP Resilience Institute finishes licensing and certification from the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines for operating Remotely Piloted Aircraft
July 17, 2024 | By Richard Ybañez, Education Office and Audrei Anne Ybañez, UP NOAH Center In the pursuit of quality assurance and compliance to government standards, UP Resilience Institute researchers have completed the certification and licensing of its drones and drone operators. Designated as “Remotely Piloted Aircraft” or RPAs by the Civil Aviation Authority […]
UP RI – NOAH Center furthers research and development of data on the compounding effects of multiple hazards
The University of the Philippines (UP) Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards (NOAH) Center is the core component of the University of the Philippines (UP) Resilience Institute (UP RI). It generates a library of geo-hazard maps and aids in strengthening the teaching and research capacities of both public and private institutions. Aside from assisting educational institutions […]
UPRI participates in Geobrugg’s GEO-Summit Philippines 2024 in Panglao, Bohol
The UP Resilience Institute partook in Geobrugg’s Advancing Geotechnical Slope Stabilization Techniques Conference at Panglao, Bohol on 17-19 April 2024. Geobrugg is a Swiss company involved in the design and fabrication of protection systems using high-tensile steel wire safety nets and meshes. Conducted under the patronage of the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers, 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 […]