The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), in collaboration with Globe, successfully launched the 2024 Mga Kuwentong KLIMA-likasan Tungo sa Katatagan: A Climate and Disaster Resiliency Recognition Awards held at Park Inn by Radisson Manila, November 21, 2024.
The award, initiated by DENR Climate Change Service and Gender and Development Office is in support to the Global Good Stories Movement, and seeks to recognize the stories of individuals and groups on the impacts of climate change and disasters in their communities, and on how they are addressing these through relevant programs on environmental protection and conservation, climate change and disaster risk reduction.
In said ceremony, Engr. Christian B. Hernandez, Team Leader of the Project MOSES (Monitoring and Observation of Site-specific E-Weather Stations) of the Mindoro State University won First Prize for Individual Category for his entry “Weather is Science” through Project MOSES.
Project MOSES is an IoT-based system providing near-real-time atmospheric and soil data within a 9-25 km radius. It enhances weather monitoring in the flood-prone Mag-asawang Tubig Watershed in Naujan, Oriental Mindoro which is notorious for triggering floods in various parts of the province. The system supports the Provincial and Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office in delivering more precise and real-time weather data, which in turn aids the local disaster management offices in preparing for and responding to natural hazards. The project has proven instrumental in improving disaster preparedness and promoting climate resilience in flood-affected communities.
In addition to receiving an individual award, Project MOSES was honored with the Climate Technology for Resilience Special Award. The Project MOSES team also includes Mr. Harold Y. Bangalisan and Mr. John Edgar S. Anthony, supported by Ms. Maria Trixia G. Ballesteros (Programmer), Mr. Eric G. Buñag (Electronics Specialist), and Engr. Maria Riverose Gasis (Research Assistant). Both awards came with plaques and cash incentives, further recognizing the team's outstanding contributions.
Project MOSES is a flagship initiative of Mindoro State University Project funded by DOST-MIMAROPA, showcasing the university's commitment in harnessing research and technology for community-driven solutions in mitigating climate change and disaster risks and sustainable development.
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