NEWS
Saturday, 27 April 2024
EVENT TITLE: PLANADES successfully conducted the International Seminar on Climate Change Implication on Migration (ISCCIM): Role of US Real Estate Management Toward Livelihood Opportunities
On April 26, 2024, the Planning and Development Research Foundation, Inc. (PLANADES), in partnership with the Law Offices of Manuel Quintal and key institutional partners such as the UP School of Urban and Regional Planning, Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation and Management (DPMM) at the Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand, and local government units such as the Office of Civil Defense National Capital Region and Quezon City Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Department, successfully hosted the International Seminar on Climate Change Implications for Migration (ISCCIM). The event was held in the Training Room of the School of Urban and Regional Planning at the University of the Philippines - Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines.
The seminar delved into the implications of climate change on migration and the role of US real estate management in fostering livelihood opportunities amidst these challenges. The opening remarks were delivered by Dr. Mark Anthony M. Morales, President of PLANADES, as represented by Dr. Engr. Tabassam Raza, Executive Director of PLANADES. The event was hosted by EnP. Arlene D.R. Santiago, University Extension Specialist at the Office of Training and Extension Services (OTES) of the University of the Philippines School of Urban and Regional Planning (UP SURP) and Corporate Secretary of PLANADES. Esteemed speakers included EnP. Ma. Bianca D. Perez, Officer-in-Charge of the Quezon City Disaster and Risk Reduction Management Office (DRRMO), and Ms. Andrea Valentine A. Villaroman, representing Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte as the head of the Quezon City Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Department (CCESD). A message was also delivered by Dean Dina C. Magnaye from the UP School of Urban and Regional Planning.
The seminar featured several critical sessions addressing diverse aspects of climate change and migration. The first session, chaired by Dr. Engr. Raza, covered legal perspectives of migration under US laws and discussed appraisal systems for disaster losses, presented by Atty. Rizwan Yousaf, Coordinator of the PLANADES US Country Office. Additional insights into climate change were provided through cultural dialogues within the Philippine context by EnP. Alberto Kimpo, Assistant City Administrator for Operations in Quezon City. Mr. Marlon Henson B. Obligado, Chief of Policy Development and Planning Section at the Office of Civil Defense National Capital Region, discussed Climate Change and Disaster Impact Assessment in Metro Manila.
Further sessions featured global perspectives with contributions from international experts such as Prof. Dr. Shaker Mahmood Mayo from the University of Engineering and Technology Lahore, Pakistan, and Dr. Indrajit Pal from the DPMM, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand, discussing cultural dialogues and city resilience strategies. Prof. Dr. Dietwald Gruehn from TU Dortmund University, Germany, analyzed climate-related migration trends in Germany and emphasized the role of spatial planning.
The seminar also showcased abstract presentations highlighting innovative research from PLANADES International Fellowship Program members, and International and local scholars. These presentations covered topics ranging from urban planning for climate resilience in Pakistan to capacity building for disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation in Quezon City, along with studies on water and food security in Thailand and rural migration strategies in Nepal.
The seminar concluded with Asst. Prof. Carmelita R.E.U. Liwag, College Secretary of UP SURP, represented by Dr. Engr. Raza providing a synthesis of the discussions, followed by Asst. Prof. Kristine F. Aspiras, Director of OTES at UP SURP, delivering the official closing remarks.
PLANADES extends its gratitude to all partners, speakers, and participants for their contributions and is looking forward to continued collaboration in addressing the challenges posed by climate change.
Dr. Engr. Tabassam Raza, Chair of the Scientific Committee for the International Seminar on Climate Change Implication on Migration (ISCCIM) and Executive Director of the Planning and Development Research Foundation, Inc. (PLANADES), delivers the opening remarks on behalf of Dr. Mark Anthony Morales, Chair of ISCCIM and President of PLANADES.
EnP. Arlene D.R. Santiago, University Extension Specialist at the Office of Training and Extension Services (OTES) of the University of the Philippines School of Urban and Regional Planning (UP SURP) and Corporate Secretary of PLANADES, serves as the host for the International Seminar on Climate Change Implication on Migration (ISCCIM).
EnP. Ma. Bianca D. Perez, Officer-in-Charge of the Quezon City Disaster and Risk Reduction Management Office (DRRMO), formally introduces the Guest of Honor at the event.
Ms. Andrea Valentine A. Villaroman, head of the Quezon City Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Department (CCESD), delivers a message outlining Quezon City’s initiative to enhance climate resilience. She represents the Hon. Mayor Joy Belmonte as the Guest of Honor at the seminar.
Dr. Dina C. Magnaye, Dean of UP SURP, delivering her message as one of the institutional partners of the ISCCIM.
EnP. Alberto Kimpo, Assistant City Administrator for Operations at the Quezon City Office of the City Administrator, shares examples of how climate change affects migration in Quezon City and outlines the role of the city government in addressing these challenges.
Mr. Marlon Henson B. Obligado, Chief of the Policy Development and Planning Section at the Office of Civil Defense National Capital Region, discusses the analysis of local governments' institutional capacity for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) in Metro Manila.
Atty. Rizwan Yousaf, LLB, Punjab, LLM, USA, Coordinator of the PLANADES US Office and a partner at the Law Offices of Manuel Quintal in New York, USA, delivers a message and discusses the appraisal system for disaster losses under US laws, along with legal perspectives on migration to the United States and its implications for livelihood opportunities.
Dr. Indrajit Pal, Chair of Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation and Management (DPMM) at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand, discusses building urban resilience to climate change, highlighting the value of resilient infrastructure investments and effective disaster risk management in mitigating impacts on Asia's urban centers.
Prof. Dr. Shaker Mahmood Mayo, Chairman of City & Regional Planning at University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Lahore, discusses the complex interactions between climate change and migration through cultural dialogues, highlighting case studies from Wana, South Waziristan-Pakistan, and examining the broader effects on migration policies and strategies.
Prof. Dr. Tabassam Raza, Executive Director of PLANADES and Professorial Lecturer II at UP SURP, addresses the implications of climate change on the displacement and migration of populations.
Prof. Dr. Dietwald Gruehn from TU Dortmund University, Germany, discusses the evolution of climate change-related migration in Germany, examining trends from the past, present, and projections for the future, while emphasizing the role of spatial planning in addressing its impacts.
Prof. Dr. Dietwald Gruehn from TU Dortmund University, Germany, discusses the evolution of climate change-related migration in Germany, examining trends from the past, present, and projections for the future, while emphasizing the role of spatial planning in addressing its impacts.
Dr. Engr. Raza, on the left, acknowledges the presence of Plnr. Waseem Ahmed Khan, on the right, CEO of Everon Consultants (Pvt) Ltd., as he shares a message. Everon Consultants is one of the supporting organizations of ISCCIM.
From left to right: EnP. Jade S. Agapinan, Ms. Dalia T. Macatangay and EnP. Arlene D.R. Santiago, from OTES UP SURP actively participating in the seminar.
Delegates of the ISCCIM from left to right: Mr. Ernie Lopez of PLANADES, EnP. Alberto Kimpo, Engr. Dianne Joy Cathyrine Sanchez of PLANADES, Ms. Glenn Rose Lim of Quezon City CCESD, Mr. Allen Marion Castillo of PLANADES, Mr. Adrian E. Reginaldo of Quezon City CCESD, EnP. Ma. Bianca Perez, Ms. Andrea Valentine Villaroman, and Asst. Prof. Kristine Aspiras
Participants from UP SURP from left to right: EnP. Patricia Shaira P. Esguerra, Ms. Sonia Islam, and Mr. John Patrick Caytiles
The participants listening to the abstract presentation of Mr. Nisar Ahmed with the study, “Urban Governance and Capacity Building for Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation: Characteristics of Quezon City Resilience, Philippines".
EnP. Hannah Barbara M. Gonzales, member of Scientific Committee of ISCCIM and Board Member of PLANADES, chairs Session 4 of the seminar, titled “Mainstreaming Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals, Real Estate Management, and the Role of PPP,' which consists of presentations of accepted abstracts.”
Patience Mazani from the School of Urban and Regional Planning, University of the Philippines – SPRING Program, shares findings from her study titled 'Assessing the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Program, Projects, and Activities Implementation in Enhancing Flood Resilience of Barangay Tumana, Marikina City, Philippines.
Participants attentively listen during the ISCCIM seminar.
Asst. Prof. Kristine F. Aspiras, Director of OTES at UP SURP, chairs the second session of the ISCCIM, titled “Climate Change Implication on Displacement and Migration and Role of US Real Estate Management Toward Livelihood Opportunities.”
Arch. Myrafe Ylagan, a student from UP SURP, presents the framework of her study titled “Awareness Campaign for Vulnerable Communities Living Along Waterways: A Strategic Plan for Barangay Old Capitol Site, Quezon City, Philippines.”
EnP. Annlouise Genevieve Castro, from the Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation and Management (DPMM) at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand, presents her abstract on the effectiveness of Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (CBDRRM) policies in the Noem Kho and Pak Nam districts of Rayong, Thailand. Above her top is Prof. Dr. Shaker Mahmood Mayo, Chair of the fifth session.
On behalf of Asst. Prof. Carmelita R.E.U. Liwag, College Secretary of UP SURP, Dr. Engr. Tabassam Raza delivers the synthesis of the ISCCIM and prepares to officially close the event.
Asst. Prof. Aspiras delivers the closing remarks as the ISCCIM officially concludes
Group photo of face-to-face participants, with online attendees displayed on the screen behind them, capturing the hybrid nature of the event.
Screenshot showing the first group of online participants.
Screenshot showing the second group of online participants.
Ms. Glenn Rose S. Lim, from the Quezon City Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Department (CCESD), receives her certificate of participation at the ISCCIM.