PH-EU cooperation on space S&T to strengthen nation’s disaster resilience - Solidum

Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato Solidum, Jr. believes the Copernicus Capacity Support Action programme for the Philippines (CopPhil) will strengthen the nation’s resilience to disasters and climate change. ManilaBulletin

In his keynote address during CopPhil's launch, he said that this would be achieved by developing and leveraging Space Science and Technology applications.

According to PhilSA, this is the first space cooperation programme in the region, and this new initiative will help the country's authorities develop national systems to make use of EU’s earth observation’s satellites data in the country’s disaster mitigation and climate change adaptation and food security strategies.

"Through today’s launching of CoPhil, we are presented with a platform to showcase applications and capacities of the Philippines with Earth Observation and Copernicus for the benefit of our guests and participants. This event is an opportunity for all of us to learn from one another," he added.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

manilabulletin /  🏆 25. in PH

United States Latest News, United States Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

DOST unveils plant-based water treatment facility in SubicThe Department of Science and Technology (DOST) recently inaugurated a “plant-based water” treatment facility in Subic that can further help improve the water quality in the area. ManilaBulletin
Read more »

[Science Solitaire] Arguments are our antidote to our naturally lazy brains'Listening and arguing with others is a healthy human endeavor. It just has a bad rap because of the rigged-to-fail arguments that inhabit the way politics is done in many societies, including ours.' ThoughtLeaders
Read more »

GCash Digital Excellence Awards 2023 honors private sector partnersFor uplifting the lives of Filipinos by giving them access to innovative, safe, and convenient digital finance technology, GCash is recognizing outstanding enterprises and MSMEs through its annual GCash Digital Excellence Awards 2023.
Read more »

CIT-U coach on fine, suspension: It’s unfairFromtheArchives: Cebu Institute of Technology-University (CIT-U) Wildcats head coach Edsel Vallena believes the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc.’s (Cesafi) decision to suspend and fine him was unfair. CDNDigital
Read more »

DepEd reports early steps to revise ‘congested’ K-12The Department of Education disclosed to the public its progress on the ongoing revision of the K-to-12 curriculum aimed at producing more job-ready graduates and sought feedback on the proposed changes and curriculum guides. READ:
Read more »

DFA chief raises concerns over Taiwan in talks with ChinaManila, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo has expressed his concern to Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang over escalating tensions in waters
Read more »