The UP Asian Center, in partnership with UP CIFAL Philippines and CIFAL York, is organizing the On-site Project Exhibition, "Co-Creating the Climate-induced Displacement Citizen Science Lab (CCID-CS Lab) in the Philippines," on 12 May 2026, 9 AM to 3:30 PM, PHT at the ASEAN-Japan Hall, UP Asian Center. The event is free and open to the public. Online registration is encouraged due to limited slots.
ABOUT THE LECTURE
The Philippines is uniquely vulnerable to climate-induced displacement due to its geographical position along the Pacific typhoon belt. The CCID-CS Lab in the Philippines project aims to establish a collaborative citizen science framework that empowers local communities, focusing on climate-vulnerable areas like Hagonoy, Bulacan, to become active participants in climate research. By bridging the gap between advanced scientific methods and community-led data collection, this initiative seeks to study displacement trends, analyze socio-economic consequences, and develop both short-term emergency responses and long-term adaptation strategies, especially in relation to the perennial flooding issues of the community.
Specifically, this activity serves as the culmination of a month-long series of workshops conducted in Barangay Sagrada Familia, Hagonoy, Bulacan, which focused on the community’s: (a) resilience and adaptation strategies; (b) livelihood vulnerability and economic triggers of displacement; (c) governance, planning, and managed retreat mechanisms, and; (d) mapping and modeling climate-induced relocation patterns. This event also highlights the community’s co-creation of a serious game, an interactive planning and learning tool derived from the community-generated data gathered throughout the workshop sessions.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
PEYMAN NAEEMI
Multimedia Specialist, CIFAL York, York University, Canada
Peyman Naeemi is an experienced multimedia specialist in environmental communication and digital media, with over a decade of experience in multimedia production, public and higher-level education, and project management. He is is currently coordinating and leading CIFAL York's multimedia unit. Renowned for his strategic vision and creative problem-solving, Mr. Naeemi excels in synthesizing complex technical concepts into engaging narratives and educational programs. His expertise spans Citizen Science, Agent-based Simulation (ArcGis and Anylogic), Serious Game Design, Filmmaking (Animation, Documentary), and VR application development, underpinned by strong project management and program evaluation skills. He has a proven track record of leading interdisciplinary teams to deliver impactful solutions that promote public education, environmental sustainability, and digital innovation. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in York University.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZER
This lecture is organized by the UP Asian Center in partnership with UP CIFAL Philippines and CIFAL York.
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