Program at a Glance
2nd International Forum on Sustainability Science (IFSS 2024)
10-12 JULY 2024 | Caraga State University, Butuan City
"Towards Climate Resilience: Bridging Science, Policy, and Practice"
Here is our conference schedule
Session Hall Auditorium
REGISTRATION FOR IN-PERSON ATTENDEES
Session Hall Auditorium
OPENING CEREMONY
Prayer and National Anthem
Budjong Ensemble
Caraga State University (CSU)
Opening Message
Dr. Joane V. Serrano
Dean and Professor, Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS)
UP Open University
Welcome Remarks
Dr. Fernando T. Herrera
Vice President for Academic Affairs, CSU
Formal Declaration of the Opening of IFSS 2024
Dr. Melinda dP. Bandalaria
Chancellor, UPOU
Message
Engr. Noel M. Ajoc
DOST XIII (Caraga) Regional Director
Keynote Address
Dr. Alfredo Mahar Francisco A. Lagmay
Executive Director, UP Resilience Institute
On behalf of President Angelo A. Jimenez
Conference Rationale
Dr. Jess H. Jumawan
Professor, CSU
CSU Satoyama Project
Hero Lobby
LAUNCHING OF SDG FAIR AND EXHIBIT and OPENING OF POSTER GALLERY
BREAK
(30 minutes)
Session Hall Auditorium
PLENARY SESSION 1: Climate Change and DRR
Topic:
From Science to Climate Action and Disaster Resilience: The Role of Universities in Local Capacity-Building and Democratization of Education
Dr. Alfredo Mahar Francisco A. Lagmay
Executive Director, UP Resilience Institute
OPEN FORUM
(45 minutes)
Session Hall Auditorium
PLENARY SESSION 2: Health and Sustainability
Topic:
Harnessing AI and Big Data in Bioinformatics for Sustainable Biomedical Research
Dr. Teerasak "Arch" E-Kobon
Associate Dean, Kasetsart University
OPEN FORUM
Archives
LUNCH BREAK
(1 hr. & 30 mins.)
PARALLEL SESSION 1
Theme:
Sustainability and Climate Change
Venue:
Session Hall Auditorium
PARALLEL SESSION 2
Theme:
Sustainability in Healthcare and OneHealth
Venue:
Activity Center, 3rd Floor
Archives
NETWORKING BREAK
Presentation of Poster
(1 hr. & 30 mins.)
PARALLEL SESSION 3
Theme:
Sustainability for Education and Digital Transformation
Venue:
Session Hall Auditorium
PANEL SESSION 1: DSus
Theme:
Sustainability Policy and Good Governance
Venue:
Activity Center, 3rd Floor
(1 hr. & 30 mins.)
PANEL SESSION 2: UPOU-UPLB
Theme:
Non-Conventional Funding of Decentralization for Sustainable Shared Growth
Venue:
Session Hall Auditorium
PANEL SESSION 3: DSus
Theme:
Sustainable Solutions for Zero Hunger: Global Perspectives and Local Actions
Venue:
Activity Center, 3rd Floor
Session Hall Auditorium
REGISTRATION FOR IN-PERSON ATTENDEES
PANEL SESSION 4: UP Resilience Institute
Theme:
The Future of DRM Education in the Philippines: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges for Greater Community Resilience
Venue:
Session Hall Auditorium
PARALLEL SESSION 4
Theme:
Agricultural and Environmental Sustainability
Venue:
Activity Center, 3rd floor
Archives
NETWORKING BREAK
Presentation of Poster
PARALLEL SESSION 5
Theme:
Sustainable Technology and Innovation
Venue:
Session Hall Auditorium
PANEL SESSION 5: MICROCASA-PH
Theme:
Sustainability and Digital Transformation
Venue:
Activity Center, 3rd floor
Archives
LUNCH BREAK
PARALLEL SESSION 6
Theme:
Policy and Governance for Sustainable Development
Venue:
Session Hall Auditorium
PARALLEL SESSION 7
Theme:
Gender, Inclusivity, and Diversity for Sustainable Development
Venue:
Activity Center, 3rd floor
Archives
NETWORKING BREAK
Presentation of Poster
PANEL SESSION 6: DWD/DMSW/OGC/AAWS
Theme:
Gender Equality, Diversity, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) for Sustainable Development
Venue:
Session Hall Auditorium
PANEL SESSION 7: FMDS PILLS
Theme:
Establishing a Policy Innovation and Learning Laboratory for Sustainability (PILLS)
Venue:
Activity Center, 3rd floor
(30 minutes)
Session Hall Auditorium
PLENARY SESSION 3: Cultural Heritage Sustainability
Dr. John Martin
Head, Research and Governance, University of Plymouth
OPEN FORUM
BREAK
Loft Area
FELLOWSHIP & CULTURAL NIGHT
(45 minutes)
Session Hall Auditorium
PLENARY SESSION 4: Socio-Ecological Production Landscapes and Seascapes (SEPLS)
Topic:
Socioecological production landscapes and seascapes and the new conservation science: Towards building resilient and sustainable ecosystems
Dr. Inocencio E. Buot, Jr.
Professor, University of the Philippines Los Baños
OPEN FORUM
BREAK
Session Hall Auditorium
Launching of Philippine Satoyama Landscapes and Satoumi Seascapes Network
• Rationale of Philippine Satoyama Landscapes and Satoumi Seascapes Network
• Elections and Oathtaking Ceremony of board members and set of officers
• Photo documentation on Philippine Satoyama Landscapes and Seascapes Network
Archives
LUNCH BREAK
Session Hall Auditorium
CLOSING CEREMONY
Synthesis
Dr. Finaflor F. Taylan and
Dr. Leo Mendel D. Rosario
Chair, IFSS Steering Committee
Presentation of Awards and Certificates
• Best Paper Presenter
• Best Sustainable Showcase
Dr. Jabez Joshua M. Flores
Chair, IFSS Paper Committee
Dr. Fernando T. Herrera
Vice President for Academic Affairs, CSU
Assoc. Prof. Henson M. Dejarme
Dean, College of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (CMNS) CSU
Dr. Joane V. Serrano
Dean, FMDS-UPOU
Closing Remarks
Dr. Rolyn C. Daguil
President, CSU
Session Hall Auditorium
Business Meeting of Philippines Satoyama Landscapes and Satoumi Seascapes Network
Hosted by CSU and UPOU Officials