NEWS
Friday, 08 March 2024
EVENT TITLE: PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH OF STUDENTS FROM TU DORTMUND ON FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT AT UP SURP
PLANADES, represented by its Executive Director, Dr. Engr. Tabassam Raza, participated in the presentation of the research of the students from the Technical University of Dortmund (TUDo), under the guidance of Dr. Wolfgang Scholz, regarding the resettlement sites in Metro Manila and its periphery. The research presentation was held on March 6, 2024, at the University of the Philippines School of Urban and Regional Planning (UP SURP), where the study aimed to understand the factors that influence flood risk as a result of exposure, vulnerability, and hazard.
This research initiative aligns with the objectives of the Linking Disaster Governance and Land-Use Planning (LIRLAP) project, a joint effort between TUDo and PLANADES through UP SURP. LIRLAP seeks to enhance risk management strategies by integrating disaster governance with land-use planning practices. Students also attended also attended the LIRLAP -WP3 Gaming Simulation workshop hosted by UP SURP and organized by LIRLAP to develop flood proofing concepts for Kasiglahan Village, a resettlement area in San Jose, Rodriguez, Rizal that was conducted on February 23.
Dr. Engr. Raza of PLANADES, including Dean Dina Magnaye of UP SURP, who leads the LIRLAP Philippines Team, and LIRLAP Research Specialists, Prof. David Leonides Yap and Asst. Prof. Carmeli Marie Chaves, participated the session. Their presence provided valuable feedback and insights into the research presented.
This collaboration highlights PLANADES's dedication to addressing critical issues in disaster risk management and urban planning, aiming to foster resilient communities in vulnerable areas.
Students from TUDo presenting their research.
Right view of students from TUDo presenting their research.
Facing here from left to right is the panel which includes and LIRLAP Research Specialists, Prof. David Leonides Yap and Asst. Prof. Carmeli Marie Chaves, Dean Dina Magnaye of UP SURP also the LIRLAP Philippines Team Leader, and Dr. Engr. Raza of PLANADES, discussing opinions and feedback on the research findings of the TUDo students. On the right of Dr. Engr. Raza is Dr. Wolfgang Scholz of the TUDo. Facing towards them are the TUDo students.
Students from TUDo discussing their research with the panel.
On the left facing back is Ms. Sonia Islam, team member of the LIRLAP project. On her left are Prof. Yap and Asst. Prof. Chaves, Dean Magnaye, and Dr. Engr. Raza of PLANADES, who are engaged in a discussion regarding the research findings of TUDo students. On the right of Dr. Engr. Raza is Dr. Scholz.
Dr. Scholz further discussing the focus of the research. Sitting on the left of Dr. Scholz is Dr. Engr. Raza and on the right is one of the students of TUDo.
Students of TUDo with Dr. Scholz actively listening to the discussions of the panel, which includes and Prof. Yap, Asst. Prof. Chaves, Dean Magnaye, and Dr. Engr. Raza of PLANADES
Dr. Engr. Raza contributing comments on the presented research. Sitting on the right of Dr. Engr. Raza is Dean Magnaye, and Assoc. Professor Chaves.
From left to right sitting on the chair, Dr. Engr. Raza, Prof. Yap, Dean Magnaye, Assoc. Prof. Chaves, Dr. Scholz, and Ms. Islam. From left to right standing are TUDo students who presented their research.