Objective:
The Center was established to provide data and information on the scientific basis of climate change and disaster risk reduction and management. Specifically, it provides expertise and technical assistance on mainstreaming climate change adaptation and disaster risk-reduction and management (CCA/DRRM) in the curricular programs of the State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), as well as in integrating CCA-DRRM in the local development plans of Local Government Units (LGUs).
It also provides expertise and assistance in conducting trainings and capacity building for farmers/fisherfolks, industries, LGUs, SUCs, and government agencies (GAs), and in strengthening institutional networking and partnerships for climate and disaster action, research collaboration, and exchanges of knowledge and services.
It assists in technology promotion and technology transfer initiatives for CCA, food security and DRRM, and aims to strengthen multi-stakeholder and cross-sectoral participation, consultation and cooperation for CCA, DRRM and development planning.
It also assists in the development of tools for vulnerability/risk and environmental assessments, downscaling models for climate change scenarios, decision-support systems, and policy formulation for CCA/DRRM-integrated development.
The Center was also established to participate in information, education and communication (IEC) and advocacy campaigns for climate change and disaster reduction to increase the awareness and understanding among students, local people, and communities.
Duration / Date:
2007 to present
Target / Beneficiaries:
UPLB students, faculty and researchers, Los Baños community, LGUs, SUCs, GAs, POs, CSOs, industries, private and public institutions, individuals
Cost of Participation:
This is a UPLB core-funded program.
Office in Charge:
Offices of the Chancellor (OC) and Vice-Chancellor for Research and Extension (OVCRE)
University of the Philippines Los Baños
Contact Details:
DR. FELINO P. LANSIGAN
Chair, UPLB-CDRSC and Dean, UPLB-CAS
Personal E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
UPLB-CDRSC E-mail: [email protected]
CAS-DO Office: (049) 536 2402
SESAM Office/UPLB-CDRSC Secretariat: (049) 536 2251
The UPLB Climate and Disaster Risks Studies Center
School of Environmental Science and Management
University of the Philippines Los Baños
College, Los Baños, Laguna 4031