Glenn Fernandez on municipal science advice in the Philippines
Science for Policy
English - October 16, 2023 04:45 - 22 minutes - 40.8 MBScience Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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The Philippines is remarkably exposed to natural disasters, from earthquakes to typhoons to volcanic eruptions.
Dr Glenn Fernandez, a disaster risk management expert, started his science advice career as a masters student and has continued ever since, helping cities and rural municipalities to prepare for and respond to emergencies. In this episode, he shares his experiences and insights with Toby Wardman from the SAM.