UPLB Interdisciplinary Program on Climate Change IdPCC)

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1 University of the Philippines Los Baños UPLB Interdisciplinary Program on Climate Change IdPCC) Secretariat School of Environmental Science and Management UPLB, College, Laguna Philippines 4031

2 THE UPLB INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAM ON CLIMATE CHANGE In response to the emerging environmental problems related to climate change, former UPLB Chancellor Luis Rey I. Velasco has initiated the UPLB Interdisciplinary Program on Climate Change (IdPCC) as per Administrative Order No. 69, Series of 2007.

3 RATIONALE Policy makers are now sensitized on the need to address the impacts of climate change and climate variability on food, human and environmental security. Questions are now being more clearly stated.

4 RATIONALE What are the impacts of climate change on food, human and environmental security? Where are the vulnerable regions in the country to climate change and to what extent? How do we enhance our resilience to these changes? How do we plan human settlements, agriculture and environment in the context of climate change?

5 RATIONALE How do we install mechanisms to enhance the adaptive capacity of various sectors to climate change? (e.g. climate studies laboratory, institutional partnerships, policy support) Knowledge systems needed to formulate adaptation and mitigating measures and appropriate policy support?

6 OBJECTIVES Assess the effects and impacts of climate change on different sectors (agriculture, environment, biodiversity) through R&D initiatives. Develop and test methods for integrated assessment and quantification of vulnerability and risks due to climate change. Document and pilot test climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction and management strategies. Enhance capacity of target sectors through information, education, and communication (IEC) and training programs for managing risks. Establish knowledge portal for managing and easy access for information Improve academic curriculum being offered by the university

7 THE UPLB GROWTH AREAS Biotechnology Socio-cultural, economic and political context ICT Applied economics and entrepreneurship Natural Environmental System Engineering

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9 DENR DA- BAR DAR LGU, LCCAP, etc. CC Science, VIA, Adaptation Options, Formulation of Decision Support tool, Knowledge Management and Capacity Building UPLB Progrma BFAR, LLDA, etc.

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11 PROGRAM COMPONENTS 1) Assessment of the effects and impacts of climate change on different sectors and systems through R&D initiatives. 2) Developing and testing methods for integrated assessment and quantification of vulnerability and risks due to climate change. 3) Document and pilot test climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction and management strategies. 4) Capacity development through information, education, and communication (IEC) and training programs for managing risks. 5) Establishing knowledge portal for managing information and easy access for information 6) Improve academic curriculum being offered by the university

12 Activities, Knowledge Products and Services 1) Synthesis of research and development activities related to climate change (past and present) of UPLB units, which became the basis for framing an R&D agenda for climate change for UPLB ( ), 2) Provided assistance to Department of Agriculture and Department of Science and Technology in developing their own respective agenda ( ), Philippine Climate Change Commission (2008-present) and National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) ( ).

13 ACTIVITIES, KNOWLEDGE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES 3. Implementation of priority research projects such: a)downscaling regional and local climate scenarios for application in food, human and environmental security; b)developing and selecting climate-resilient varieties of crops and livestock and genetic resources conservation and marking, within the ridge to reef framework; c)identification of vulnerable and risk-prone areas to climate change associated hazards, calamities, and disasters; and d)development and refining responses and adaptation strategies for managing and reducing risks (e.g. documenting best practices, IKS).

14 ACTIVITIES, KNOWLEDGE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES 4. Implementation of information, education, and communication (IEC) program, awareness campaign, and policy advocacy. 5. Conduct of various capacity building activities for various sectors, specifically Department of Agriculture, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Department of Science and Technology/PCAARRD; Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG); NEDA, CHED; 6. Project development assistance and monitoring of climate change studies conducted by various units

15 ACTIVITIES, KNOWLEDGE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES 7. Provide technical inputs to mainstream climate change and disaster risk reduction in tertiary and graduate curricula at UPLB and other state universities and colleges and private institutions in various disciplines: agriculture, forestry, environmental science, health and medical sciences, and engineering; 8. Provide technical inputs in developing instructional materials for basic and secondary schools in the Philippines; and 9. Enhance knowledge portal on climate change and DRR based in UPLB for easy access and retrieval and foster collaboration. 10. Linkaging with international activities, e.g. global and regional assessments.

16 Way Forward Research endeavors across landscapes, local, national, global: sharing of methods, improving basic research to explore solutions to climate change Impacts; breaking barriers across disciplines to address common issues Extension services: local and national linkaging; how to strengthen UPLB to Enable it provide science-based options for policy and decision makers Improving curricular offerings of educational institutions, basic to higher level of learning; both public and private

17 UPLB IdPCC SCIENTIFIC STEERING COMMITTEE Dr. VICTORIA O. ESPALDON School of Environmental Science and Management Co-Chairs 22 more members from various units Dr. FELINO P. LANSIGAN College of Arts and Sciences

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