THE OML CENTER

Science for Climate Resilient Communities

Dr. RODEL D. LASCO
Building Critical Mass Awareness Engaging Media, Entertainment and Advertising ADB Headquarters, Mandaluyong City | 22 August 2013
The Oscar M. Lopez Center for Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Management Foundation, Inc.

Overview

Activities

Opportunities for Partnership

THE PHILIPPINES IS HIGHLY VULNERABLE TO CLIMATE CHANGE

DO YOU BELIEVE THAT Filipinos have little choice but to adapt to the effects of climatic change and natural disasters Filipino scientists, when harnessed effectively, can help reduce the impact of a changing climate. Science-based information to develop solutions for managing the risk from climate change and natural disaster are needed NOW!

THE LOPEZ GROUP SHARES THIS BELIEF AND AIMS TO BUILD ON IT

To honor its Chairman Emeritus Oscar M. Lopez, and to continue his work for the environment and nation building, the Lopez Group provided the seed fund for the establishment of the OML Center.

GUIDING PRINCIPLE: SCIENCE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Climate-related risks and disasters threaten the aspiration to develop sustainably.

The Center recognizes that science and technology have a critical role to play in enhancing the resilience and coping capacity of the various sectors of society.

VISION AND MISSION

Vision
A resilient Filipino society, able to adapt and prosper in the midst of climate-related risks and natural disasters.

Mission
To become a leading catalyst for generating sciencebased solutions to climate-related risks and disasters in the developing world.

GOALS
Supporting focused and sciencebased efforts to develop innovative solutions to mitigate the risks and impacts of climate change and geohazards to assist government initiatives and programs Initiating the development of a Philippine interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral network of researchers, academics and practitioners to enhance the understanding and prediction of climate change and geohazard impacts

Strengthening linkages with the national and local government to facilitate capacity building in the delivery of risk mitigation solutions to reduce the impact of climate change and geo-hazards

Providing a venue to share and exchange ideas and experiences in the local and international arenas

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Board of Trustees President Scientific Director Scientific Advisory Committee Program Manager Technical Review Panel Finance/Admin Assistant Researchers

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INITIAL PARTNERS

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FUNDING AND IN-KIND SUPPORT

Funds to set up Office space, initial equipment/ furniture and other services
Other Partners

support from scientists and Lopez Group of Companies such as First Gen and First Gas Corporations

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Overview

Activities

Opportunitie s for Partnership

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MAIN ACTIVITIES
Awarding of research grants Building network and partnerships

Fostering capacity building, communication, best practice and exchange of ideas

Enabling solution deployment and national/local government liaison

Recognizing scientists achievements

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Awarding of research grants

Awarded Grants as of July 2013

Thesis Grants for MS and PhD students Research Grants under the Call for Proposals

Currently screening the 27 received proposals under the 2013 Call for Research Proposals

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Awarding of research grants

7 Ongoing Research Grants

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Impact and Risk Analyses of Climate Variability on Food and Environmental Security in Tarlac Province De La Salle State Design of a Car Flotation System University Development of a Methodology for Calibrating Inoperability Input-Output Models (IIM) Ateneo De RS-GIS Based Integrated Analysis on Risks to Manila Climate Change and Disasters: Iloilo City, University Davao City and Davao Oriental WHATSUP: Weather and Hazard Alert and University of the Tracking System for Urban Areas in the Philippines Philippines

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Awarding of research grants

Timeline for Succeeding Grants

STEPS Announcement and Information Dissemination Media releases Meetings of potential proponents and users Submission of Proposals Review of Proposals Initial proposals screening Proposals Review (Technical Review Panel) Revision of Selected Proposals Final Evaluation and Decision-making Announcement of Results and Awarding of Grants Activities Expected to Start Period
May-June

Submission: July 31
August

Submission: September 30
October 31 November 15 January 1 (ff year)

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Awarding of research grants

Core Research Areas

Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction and Management in Urban Areas and Critical Watersheds Advances in Climate Science (downscaling climate scenarios; sensors/instruments for climate prediction) Strategies on Flood and Water Management Climate Change Impacts on Terrestrial, Aquatic and Urban Ecosystems Enhanced Vulnerability and Adaptation Assessments Integrated Ecosystem-Based Management Climate-Responsive Sectors (forestry, agriculture, health, infrastructure etc.)

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Strong International Presence

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Ongoing Joint Projects and Activities with Partners

Climate Change Projections for the Philippines Philippine Climate Change Assessment
Pre-Conference Tutorial Workshop on Inoperability Input-Output Modeling (IIM) as a Tool for Disaster Risk Management, 25 September 2013 2nd National Climate Conference: Linking Knowledge to Action, 26 September 2013

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Regional Collaboration in Progress

Strengthening resilience through learning: Pan-Asia Risk Reduction (PARR) Fellowship Program
Aworkshop-think tank session will be held in September East Asia Summit Adaptation Workshops will be held in India (November) and the Philippines (February) Workshops will focus on the effects of climate change on rural-urban interactions and livelihoods, and on the development of integrated adaptation approaches.

Global Change SysTem for Analysis Research and Training

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation

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Creation of the SAC and Strengthening National Links through Consultations

The Scientific Advisory Committee provided valuable inputs on strengthening the Centers Program on climate change adaptation and disaster risk management.

Discussion with potential local partners:

DENR-Mines and Geosciences Bureau UP National Institute of Geological Sciences and National Engineering Centre Department of Science and Technology NOAH Project Team UP Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering UP College of Forestry and Natural Resources

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Ongoing Discussions with other Potential International Partners

Michigan State University in USA: collaboration for a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) proposal on Modeling flood vulnerability of coastal mega cities in Southeast Asia International Research Institute for Climate and Society, The Earth Institute, Columbia University: discussion on how they can contribute in the Centers science research agenda

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Ongoing Discussions with other Potential International Partners

non-profit international scientific organization Senior Scientific Manager of EuroMediterranean Center for Climate Change, Giulia Galluccio and Head of Climate Change Unit International Division of Agriconsulting, Ottavio Novelli 16 May 2013

Chairman and Executive Director of Earthquakes and Megacities Initiative (EMI), Dr. Fouad Bendimerad and Technical Manager, Jerome Zayas 24 July 2013

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Ongoing Discussions with other Potential International Partners

Dr. Rizaldi Boer, Executive Director of the Center for Climate Risk and Opportunity Management in Southeast Asia and the Pacific (CCROM-SEAP), Bogor Agricultural University, Indonesia 7 June 2013

Dr. Ujjwal Pradhan, Regional Director for Southeast Asia of the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) July 22, 2013

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Active Participation in Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management Discussions

ACTIVITIES
Consultation Meeting on Establishing a National Civil Society Organization (CSO) Constituency on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) in the Philippines

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May 9

Expert Group Meeting on the Impact of Climate Change on ASEAN Food Security
1st Sectoral Technical Working Group (TWG) Meeting of the Low Emission Capacity Building (LECB) Philippine Project

June 6-7
June 21

Roundtable discussion on the results of the Climate Public Expenditure and Institutional Review (CPIER)
USAID Global Research and Innovation Fellowship Network (GRIFIN) Roundtable Discussion Biodiversity and Watersheds Improved for Stronger Economy and Ecosystem Resilience (B+WISER) R & D Workshop Science Steering Committee Meeting of the Monsoon Asia Integrated Study

June 25
July 12 July 17 July 30Aug 2

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Consultation with Stakeholders including Academe and Media

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Fostering capacity building, communication, best practice and exchange of ideas

OML Center Website Regular Updates and E-Mailing List

Total of 77 subscribers

www.omlopezcenter.org

Launch of the Climate Knowledge Portal SOON!

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Brochure and Science-Policy Brief

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Recognizing scientists achievements

Selected the OML Professorial Chair Awardees for CCA and DRM
Dr. Enrico Paringit Associate Professor National Engineering Center University of the Philippines Dr. Carlos Primo David Associate Professor National Institute of Geological Sciences University of the Philippines

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Overview

Activities

Opportunities for Partnership

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Types of Activities that are of Interest to the OML Center

Research (including planning and scoping) Data analysis and synthesis Assessments, scenarios, projections, climate modelling Scientists/policy-makers training Development of training tools & methodologies Science-policy interactions

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Contribute to our Knowledge Portal and Sign-up to our E-Mailing List

Studies and research outputs in the area of DRM and CCA will be uploaded at the Portal; send pdf copy or links and details to OML Center at info@omlopezcenter.org
Be a part of expert database. Download the expert background information sheet: http://goo.gl/40inS

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Only the collective efforts of stakeholders like you can ensure success.. We hope you can join us...

36th Flr. One Corporate Center, Julia Vargas corner, Meralco Avenue, Ortigas, Pasig City 1605 Philippines Tel: +(632) 982-2259 or 2276 Email: info@omlopezcenter.org; Website: www.omlopezcenter.org

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