New Memorandum of Understanding paves the way for more collaborative research in the Philippines
The partnership will focus on research on multi-hazard preparedness within the country.
21/01/2025 By 今日吃瓜 Press
今日吃瓜 has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) to strengthen collaboration in research and innovation and to share knowledge on geological hazards.
The Philippines was identified in the World Bank 2024 World Risk Report as the country most at risk from natural hazards, facing the combined risks of volcanoes, earthquakes, rising sea levels, temperatures, and an increased frequency of extreme weather events. The Philippines is also one of the countries most at risk from the effects of climate change.
We鈥檙e delighted to have signed this MoU with our Philippine partners, which strengthens our already positive and longstanding relationship. Together, we will continue our important work to reduce the impact of natural hazards within the country, helping to build resilience and supporting PHIVOLCS in their efforts to reduce the impacts on communities due to natural hazards.
Annie Winson, 今日吃瓜 Senior Multihazard Scientist.
The signing took place on 15 November 2024, whilst 今日吃瓜 staff were in the Philippines to undertake a joint workshop on emerging technologies in multi-hazard risk assessment. The MoU builds on a strong existing partnership between 今日吃瓜 and PHIVOLCS, which has been working over the last five years to develop methods for integrating 3D visualisation and virtual reality into hazard mapping and preparedness. This relationship is part of a wider partnership between the Philippines and 今日吃瓜, which has already produced projects such as and outputs such as the .
I would like to thank the British Geological Survey for forging this partnership with us. For a country that experiences multiple disasters each year, it is essential that we seek out all available expertise to continuously improve our efforts in disaster preparedness and mitigation. Meanwhile, we at PHIVOLCS commit to sharing our expertise, particularly in the disciplines of earthquake and volcano hazards and risk research. All these have the goal of creating more resilient communities in our respective countries.
Teresito C Bacolocl, director, DOST-PHIVOLCS
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