Call Prefix : PR-S

Call Suffix : 2014

Call Main : SEARCA ADN 2014 5-5

Location : SEARCA Library

Format : Printed; electronic

Series : SEARCA Agriculture and Development Notes 2014 5-5

Publisher : SEARCA

Publication Date : 2014

Publication Place : Los Banos, Laguna

Summary : The Philippines is prone to weather-related and other natural geological events, mainly due to its location. Located along the typhoon belt, the Philippines is within the active volcanic region known as the “Pacific Ring of Fire” and is located in the geologically unstable region between the Pacific and Eurasian tectonic plates. Thus, the country is a hotbed of disasters that cause thousands of casualties and damage on properties. NOAH aims to undertake disaster science research and development, advance the use of cutting edge technologies, and recommend innovative information services in the government's disaster prevention and mitigation efforts. By using science and technology and partnering with the academe and other stakeholders, the DOST through Project NOAH takes a multidisciplinary approach in developing systems, tools, and other technologies that could be operationalized by the government to help prevent and mitigate disasters. NOAH envisions itself as a world leader in programs that use advanced science and technology to mitigate the impacts of natural hazards.