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September 30, 2025

Theme: “Bridging Science, Policy, and Practice for a Climate-Resilient Futures”

Activity Center, HERO Learning Commons,
Caraga State University

MORNING SESSION

Registration, Opening Program, Keynote Address

TIME SLOT Activity
7:00AM-8:00AM Registration of Participants
8:00AM-8:15AM Preliminaries: Doxology, Philippine National Anthem, CSU Hymn
8:15AM-8:30AM Opening Salvo: Dulimbay Theater Arts Guild
8:30AM-8:40AM Opening Message:
Marites M. Ocampo
OIC-Regional Executive Director, DENR Caraga
8:40AM-8:50AM Welcome Remarks:
Rolyn C. Daguil, PhD.
President, Caraga State University
8:50AM-8:55AM Conference Rationale
Vincent N. Cotoron
Chair, Program & Invitation Committee
8:55AM-9:25AM Keynote Address:
Chen-Yeon Chu
Feng Chia University, Taiwan
9:25AM-9:30AM Awarding of the Plaque of Recognition to the Keynote Speaker
9:30AM-9:35AM Health Break & Networking Session

Plenary Sessions, Panel Discussion & Poster Launching

TIME SLOT Activity
9:35AM-10:05AM Plenary Session 1: Climate Action
Rowena P. Varela, PhD.
University Professor, Caraga State University
10:05AM-10:35AM Plenary Session 2: Resilience
Ms. Erma Suyo
LDRRMO/Dept. Head/ Philippine Resilience Awardee PDRRMO Agusan del Norte
10:35AM-11:05AM Plenary Session 3: Environmental Sustainability
Dr. Seo
South Korea
11:05AM-11:35AM Panel Discussion/Open Forum with the Plenary Speakers
11:35AM-11:45NN Awarding of Plaque of Recognition to the Plenary Speakers
11:45AM-12:00NN Poster Launching (Ribbon Cutting) & Poster Gallery Walk

AFTERNOON SESSION

TIME SLOT Activity
1:00PM-3:30PM Evaluation of Posters (Students and Professionals’ Research Showcase)

Parallel Sessions

TIME SLOT Activity
1:00PM-3:30PM Thematic Paper Presentations
Cluster 1: Climate Resilience and Adaptation
Focus: Enhancing systems, communities, and practices to adapt to climate change and reduce vulnerability.

o Climate Adaptation Science and Strategies
o Disaster Risk Reduction and Community Resilience
o Climate-Smart Agriculture
o Indigenous Knowledge and Localized Responses

Cluster 2: Nature, Policy, and Planning for Sustainability
Focus: Integrating environmental approaches, governance, and planning for sustainable development.

o Nature-Based and Ecosystem-Based Solutions
o Environmental Governance, Policy, and Planning
o Urban Sustainability and Green Infrastructure

Cluster 3: Innovation, Economy, and Climate Action Focus: Leveraging innovation, youth, and economic systems for transformative climate solutions.
o Circular Economy, Waste Management, and Resource Efficiency
o Technology and Innovation in Climate Solutions
o Youth Engagement and Climate Leadership
3:30PM-3:45PM Health Break/Back to Plenary Hall

Synthesis, Policy Outcomes, Awarding & Closing

TIME SLOT Activity
3:45PM-4:00PM Synthesis & Ways Forward
Elizabeth Parac, PhD.
Dean, College of Agriculture and Agri-Industries
4:00PM-4:15PM Presentation of Policy Recommendations
Prof. Henson Dejarme, MSc.
Dean, College of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
4:15PM-4:45PM Awarding of Best Papers/Presenters/Posters
o 3 Best Paper Awards (per thematic area)
o 3 Best Presenter Awards (per thematic area)
o 3 Best Poster Awards (per thematic area)
4:45PM-5:00PM Closing Remarks & Photo Opportunity
Roger T. Sarmiento, PhD.
Dean, College of Forestry and Environmental Sciences

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