Climate Change

The project provided alternative source of livelihood to the disaster vulnerable communities of Region 1. Involved farmers were taught technologies on oyster mushroom production, that served as additional source of income for them when the weather condition becomes less favorable for agricultural production. Beneficiaries were introduced to technologies on oyster mushroom production, preparation of pure …

Science and Technology Community-Based Farm (STCBF) on Oyster Mushroom Production as an Alternative Source of Livelihood in Disaster Vulnerable Areas in Region 1 Read More »

The project aims to improve watersheds’ resilience from the adverse impacts of climate change through S&T intervention that will ensure its protection against forest fires and boost livelihood opportunities through the production of Maguey fiber craft. The project was initiated by the Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau – Watershed and Water Resources Research Development and …

S&T Action Frontline for Emergencies and Hazards (SAFE) for Forest Fire Hazard in the Watersheds in Bokod and Tublay, Benguet Province Using Maguey (Agave cantala) as Greenbelt Read More »

Aquashade technology involves the installation of netting materials on top of the pond during summer months. The technology uses a net for shading and proven to reduce water temperature by more than 3°C during the hottest period of the day. The favorable conditions provided by Aquashade is expected to increase spawning rate and seed/fry production …

Promotion of Aquashade Technology in Luzon to Increase Low of Nile Tilapia Seed Production During Warm Months Read More »

In cooperation with Batangas State University (BatStateU), communities affected by the Taal Volcano eruption were provided S&T-based assistance through the project which aims to assess the livelihood damages and aid the internally displaced population (IDP) in Batangas province due to the January 2020 Taal Volcano eruption. The project is being implemented in the municipalities of …

Bangon Batangas: S&T-based Assistance to Taal Volcano’s Internally Displaced Population Read More »

ASPIRE-CBFM Program is a three (3) -year technology transfer initiative that aims to build resilient and sustainable CBFM communities through the establishment of appropriate agroforestry systems, livelihood and S&T-based interventions. Currently on its second year of implementation, the project team from UPLB has established agroforestry model farms based on the local adaptive capacity and biophysical …

Agroforestry Support Program for Enhancing Resiliency of Community-Based Forest Management Areas in CALABARZON, Philippines (ASPIRE-CBFM) Read More »

The program with six (6) project components capacitated farmers, barangay and municipal officials on disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation and mitigation through Science and Technology interventions at the farm level and communities in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). S&T interventions introduced through the initiatives of the projects include structural windbreak, Reinforced Terrace Farms, …

Disaster Risk Reduction of Climate Change Impacts on Agricultural Farms in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) Read More »