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Understanding Flooded Landscapes: Exploring Frontiers, Engaging with Communities

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Samuel Evangelista

Mar 2710 min read

A feature post introducing PNU GeoSTaR Laboratory and Project SiDReP, highlighting their research on flooding and land subsidence in the Pampanga River Delta in Bulacan and Pampanga. The post includes an interview with Asst. Prof. TJ Cipriano, who explains how their team studies flood dynamics, community experiences, and learning disruptions caused by long-term flooding. It describes fieldwork involving engagement with residents, fisherfolk, and local leaders, emphasizing listening, trust-building, and community-based research. The content also outlines the geographic context of the delta, where rivers, tides, and sea level rise contribute to months-long flooding, and discusses how the project aims to inform policy, improve learning continuity, and empower communities through science

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Rinconada Wetlands reserve, a flood mitigation concept for Bicol River Basin or the Rinconada Lakes

Rinconada Wetlands Reserve
A Concept Ecosystem Management

2025

Program: Environment Program
Publication Topic: Natural Environment
Publication Type: Research Study

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