LOS BAÑOS, Laguna — The University of the Philippines Los Baños community was addressed by Her Excellency Laure Beaufils, ambassador of the United Kingdom to the Philippines, at the REDREC Auditorium on 7 September in a pivotal dialogue centered on science, technology and climate change.
In her lecture, Beaufils underscored the mutual understanding and partnership between the UK and the Philippines in addressing global challenges such as climate change and environmental issues, emphasizing the need for evidence-based policies and strong research collaboration. She elaborated on initiatives such as the Darwin Initiative Extra, which provides research grants for projects related to climate change, and the upcoming joint committee on science of UK and the Philippines.
“The event highlighted the shared commitment of the Philippines and the UK to address climate change and unveiled new opportunities for Filipino students to pursue higher education in the United Kingdom, fostering international cooperation and knowledge exchange in the years to come.”
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Maycacayan, C. (2023, September 20). UK Ambassador gives special talk on climate action and education in UPLB. https://uplb.edu.ph/all-news/uk-ambassador-gives-special-talk-on-climate-action-and-education-in-uplb/