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The National Resilience Council (NRC) congratulates its Senior Resilience Fellow,  Dr. Emma Porio for being selected as a Lead Author for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Special Report on Climate Change and Cities. This milestone is symbolic of Dr. Porio’s unyielding passion and significant contributions to climate science, urban resilience, and sustainability.  Dr.…

ICYMI: The National Resilience Council (NRC) collaborated on the second iteration of the Annual Stakeholders Forum (ASF) of the SHIELD Programme last January 22, 2025, at the Marco Polo Hotel, Ortigas, Manila. The ASF was spearheaded by UNDP with the generous support of Australia in the Philippines, along with its consortium partners, CBCS, PBSP, and…

The NRC, along with the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (MDRRMO), ICTSI Foundation, and BPI Foundation, officially launched the Barangay Resilience BINGO Scorecard (BRBS) in 19 barangays in Manila.  During the launch, NRC Resilience Analyst, Ms. Maria Theresa Joy Rocamora, highlighted the importance of using scientific methods in understanding and assessing risks and existing…

The National Resilience Council (NRC) would like to congratulate the recipients of the 2024 Philippine Resilience Awards for their outstanding contribution in the field of climate and disaster resilience. Your unwavering commitment to champion resilience is truly a remarkable act of service for the environment and our people in building a #ResilientPhilippines. We would also…

The National Resilience Council (NRC) participated in the 2024 International Training Workshop on Smart Technology and Earthquake Risk Management, held in Taipei, Taiwan, from October 28 to November 2, 2024. Hosted by the National Science and Technology Center (NCDR), the event welcomed the Philippines’ delegation, which included representatives from the Department of Science and Technology…

LOOK: The National Resilience Council shares its resilience work and innovations to the youth of FEU Institute of Technology during the university’s TAMTALKS: Volunteerism Week 2024 hosted by FEU Institute of Technology – NSTP Department in their campus last November 20, 2024.  The event served as an opportunity for learning exchange and encouragement of further…

The Tiwi Resilience Council, composed of faculty members from Tiwi Community College (TCC), with the support of the National Resilience Council (NRC), successfully piloted the Barangay Resilience Bingo Scorecard (BRBS) on September 19-20, 2024. This innovative initiative aims to empower communities, enhancing their ability to withstand climate and disaster risks. Three barangays in Tiwi –…

ICYMI: The National Resilience Council (NRC) proudly organized the “Resilience Hubs for Anticipatory Action: Amplifying the Role of Science and Technology Innovations through Public-Private-People Partnerships” last October 15, 2024, at the Philippine Pavilion Partner Event. The session featured NRC’s Adopt-A-City (AAC) Initiative, highlighting the importance of resilience hubs and anticipatory technologies in building local resilience.…

The APMCDRR2024 Partner Event titled, “From Science to Action: Transforming the Local Governance landscape in the Philippines,” highlighted the role of Project  TRANSFORM in fostering a whole-of-society approach in disaster risk reduction (DRR) through science and technology (S&T) and local and traditional knowledge in informing policy and practice. This objective was further substantiated by esteemed…