Netwrking Missions at CDO, Surigao and Cebu by Tanhueco and Garciano

What: Building DRR Networks

When: August 30 – Sept 2, 2016

Where: Visayas, Northern Mindanao

 CESDR DRR-CCA members to network: Dr. Lessandro E. O. Garciano, Dr. Renan Ma. T. Tanhueco

Rationale:

The CESDR subcenter on DRR-CCA has its main objective which is to serve as a resource to support Philippine local governments and the State by way of mainstreaming DRR in local and sub-national systems. This is implemented by  taking a system’s view in developing, designing and implementing disaster risk management and climate change adaptation with a result of contributing to resilience and sustainability of communities, their built and natural environments. To realize this objective, the sub-center is continuing its efforts to build networking with other research institutions and local government units to promote dialogue and cooperation among the stakeholders and thus enhance the resilience of communities through research that is adaptable to vulnerable communities.

Objectives:

1. To learn lessons from active local research centers Xavier University Engineering Resource Center (XU-ERC) and thus enhance the management and implementation of research at the sub-center,
2.       To explore collaborative or cooperative researches and activities with XU-ERC so that the impact of DRR researches becomes more effective in a regional or national level, 
3.  To understand the issues and problems related to  Region X, and  propose DRR activities with NEDA Regional Office X (NRO-X) and the Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board, Northern Mindanao and initiate cooperative researches or projects towards the resilience in the Northern Mindanao LGUs and their communities, and 
4. To seek continuation of cooperative activities in Surigao City on natural hazard risk assessments, water system safety with Surigao Metropolitan Water District (SMWD). 
5.  To explore collaborative or cooperative researches and activities with the Civil Engineering Department, College of Engineering of the University of San Carlos, Talamban Campus towards disaster risk reduction and management. 
6.  Field inspections of areas for possible study.

    Prepared by:  Dr. R.Tanhueco

    Reviewed by: Dr. Garciano