17th Conference Science Council of Asia

455 scientists from 13 countries participated

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THEME: Science, Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Development v r ecognized STI as crucial drivers of economic development and improved national competitiveness v addressed current issues on STI that are of local, regional and global concerns v discussions with distinguished scientists from Asia on how to apply STI to develop an inclusive society

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Thematic Strands 1  Re-engineering Research (in the Humanities, Social Sciences, Governance and Education) towards Inclusive Growth 2  Eco-environmental Studies and Ecological Engineering 3  Human Health and Biotechnology 4  One Health: Connecting Human, Animal and Ecosystems Health 5  Gender Integration and Mainstreaming in Science and Technology Innovation 6  Disaster Risk Reduction of Natural Disasters caused by Climate Change, Earthquake and Tsunami

SEC. FORTUNATO DE LA PENA

Ø  emphasized the concept of accelerated economic growth that is responsive to the nation’s rapid population growth, geographical differences, cultural diversity, and social complexity Ø  Shared the vision of the Philippine national leader ship of reducing inequality, creating new opportunities, and expanding the potential for growth.

PROF. TOSHIO KOIKE

Ø  focused on the need for concerted action and integrated efforts for the reduction of current risk: for prevention of failure risk, for a d a p t at i o n a n d r e c o v e r y f o r resilience Ø  underscored the importance of two factors: (1) water cycle and (2) water resources management in climate system studies

17th Conference Science Council of Asia 64% FEMALES 36% MALES

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- 126 research outputs were presented during the parallel sessions that were grouped into six thematic strandsØ  Type: 58%-basic research, 42%-applied research Ø  Method: 75% quantitative, 12% qualitative, and 13% mixed methods - 283 technical posters were exhibited to provide a glimpse of the latest knowledge and innovative ideas, mostly coming from young scientists in the region

DR. ANTHONY M. JUAN JR.

DR. RENATO U. SOLIDUM JR.

DR. JIBA RAJ POCHAREL

featured world-renowned plenary speakers

DR. MERYL J. WILLAMS

NATIONAL SCIENTIST PROF. LOURDES J. CRUZ.

DR. JOSEFINO C. COMISO

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DR. ANTHONY M. JUAN JR. THE BODY AND THE WOUND: SOME REFLECTIONS ON THE MEANING OF RESEARCH AND THE HUMAN BEING Ø  described the interconnectivity between performance arts and research: “culture as research” and “research as culture”, Ø  discussed knowledge through creative research into human development, scientific invention and cultural innovation; Ø  emphasized the urgent need for a cooperation between sciences and the arts towards humane development in a world faced with crises and global indifference

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DR. RENATO U. SOLIDUM JR. PREPARING FOR THE BIG ONE: THE CASE OF THE GREATER MANILA AREA Ø  described the potential of the Big One, a strong earthquake from the Valley fault system that will affect the Greater Manila Area Ø  elucidated that preparedness, mitigation and response efforts must be enhanced to significantly reduce the risk from earthquakes Ø  discussed the key to timely and proper efforts by various sectors of society is appropriate disaster imagination Ø  explained that efforts must be enhanced to develop national government and business resilience to strong earthquakes

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DR. JIBA RAJ POCHAREL DISASTER RISK REDUCTION IN NEPAL: ITS RETROSPECT AND PROSPECT Ø  presented a retrospective description of the disaster management approaches undertaken by the government of Nepal Ø  shared stories of success and failure and what should be done in the future in order to address the problems of the disaster vulnerable Nepal were pointed out Ø  Nepal was one of the first countries in South Asia to enact a legislation entitled National Calamity Relief Act in 1982 Ø  Proposed an Operating Structure for National and Local Disaster Risk Management

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DR. MERYL J. WILLAMS INNOVATION AND INCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT THAT EMBODIES GENDER EQUALITY: WHAT WORKS AND WHAT MIGHT WORK Ø  discussed growing consensus on gender mainstreaming and integration, that promotes progress on gender equality Ø  political action, and technical instruments developed for gender mainstreaming Ø  policies, laws and quotas; providing help through women-only groups and cooperatives; using the gender transformative approach incorporating gender structure analysis; and gender research

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NATIONAL SCIENTIST PROF. LOURDES J. CRUZ. THE PHILIPPINE PERSPECTIVE ON FUTURE EARTH Ø  tackled the question - Can a small developing country like the Philippines affect or contribute to global sustainability as espoused by the Future Earth program? Ø  described the Future Earth program through its inclusive and

transdisciplinary approaches Ø  explained the prospect for testing the Quadruple Helix Development, which strengthens the role of civil society

Model of

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DR. JOSEFINO C. COMISO CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS, RESILIENCE AND ADAPTATION STRATEGIES Ø  described observations based on direct measurements, satellite remote sensing and other techniques which provided many indicators of a

warming climate Ø  explained how the anthopogenic influence on the earth’s climate system is now considered unequivocal Ø  discussed resiliency to catastrophic events and strategies for adaptation to our changing climate

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PARALLEL PRESENTATIONS

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RE-ENGINEERING RESEARCH (IN HUMANITIES, SOCIAL SCIENCES & GOVERNANCE & EDUCATION) TOWARDS INCLUSIVE GROWTH STRANDS 1A, 1B, 1C •  Explora)on & preserva)on of cultural heritage, indigenous tradi)ons, and social history •  Iden)fying and addressing issues on informa)on communica)on technology •  Community based development research & efforts •  Conserva)on of resources through educa)on •  Using educa)on to help communi)es & minori)es in need

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ECO-ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES & ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING STRANDS 2A, 2B, 2C In-depth study of different chemical compounds and its usage & effects Energy genera)on & conserva)on Issues & preserva)on of various natural resources, indigenous plant & trees Distribu)on & behavior species

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HUMAN HEALTH & BIOTECHNOLOGY STRANDS 3A, 3B Malnutri)on among group of elderly Filipino and the effect of physical ac)vity on the tool intake and nutri)onal status of Filipino elderly priest & nuns Occurrence, preven)on & reduc)on of dengue fever Synthesis, prepara)on, and characteriza)on of a chemical compound that can cure certain diseases Factors affec)ng energy consump)on Adapta)on to different climate & weather condi)ons

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ONE HEALTH: CONNECTING HUMAN, ANIMAL, & ECOSYSTEM HEALTH STRANDS 4A, 4B •  Biosynthesis of gold nanopar)cle •  Conver)ng solid waste into useful product •  Phytochemical screening and evalua)on of an)oxidant and the effect of commercially available an)oxidant •  The actual state of environment and ecosystem •  Evalua)on of food safety knowledge and prac)ces

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GENDER INTEGRRATION & MAINSTREAMING IN S&T INNOVATIONS STRANDS 5A, 5B, 5C Iden)fying gender gap, division, & differences Addressing gender inequali)es Challenges & opportuni)es for advancing gender & women studies Assessing roles of women in different aspects of society Women empowerment

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DISASTER RISK REDUCTION OF NATURAL DISASTERS CAUSED BY CLIMATE CHANGE, EARTHQUAKE, & TSUNAMI STRANDS 6A, 6B, 6C •  Analysis of disaster risk reduc)on and management and applica)on of disaster risk assessment •  Flood risk assessment and assessment for flood hazard mapping •  Different technological innova)ons addressing issues on disaster management and risk reduc)on •  Cause, effect and recovery plan aOer calami)es •  Assessment of disaster preparedness

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TECHNOLOGY

SCIENCE

INNOVATIONS

INCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT

Promoters/Indicators: •  Economic progress and improved compe)veness •  Humane development – coopera)on between sciences and arts; ethics •  Gender Equality – gender mainstreaming and integra)on •  Partnerships – Transdisciplinary/Mul)disciplinary systems •  Resiliency towards natural disasters (Disaster imagina)on)