Neil Ian Lumanlan Keywords bioeconomy insect farming agriculture microbiology environmental science rural development water systems global warming Read more about Neil Ian Lumanlan Ian is a circular economy and biotechnology professional specializing in the valorization of waste biomass to address climate change and sustainable development goals. He has a wide range of practical experience in microbial biotechnology in food and agriculture, aquaculture, water and wastewater, waste management, bioremediation, and pharmaceuticals. He has been an independent consultant since 2005. In 2012 he founded DMFP, a probiotics manufacturing business for the poultry and livestock industry in the Philippines.
The Sea Level Rise Crisis: An Emergency for Atoll Nations Read more about The Sea Level Rise Crisis: An Emergency for Atoll Nations This presentation discussed why atoll nations must act now to address the urgency of sea level rise given the present rate of global warming, glacier ice melting and thermal expansion. It also discussed Hawaii's approach in assessing sea level rise vulnerability, and the adaptation measures currently in place.
Intersections of Climate Justice and Human Rights: Lessons from South Asia Read more about Intersections of Climate Justice and Human Rights: Lessons from South Asia South Asia’s jurisprudence relating to environmental rights and sustainable development is a good example to the rest of the world. For instance, judiciaries in South Asia have used existing rights creatively and articulated the right to a healthy environment. This trend continues in relation to climate change. Download the presentation to learn more.
Intended Nationally Determined Contributions and Transport Mitigation Potential Read more about Intended Nationally Determined Contributions and Transport Mitigation Potential Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) are climate pledges that countries have made before the Paris Agreement on Climate Change in 2015. Transport-related climate actions were also included in the INDCs. Learn about INDCs of developing countries in Asia particularly greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets from transport, transport mitigation strategies, and suggested future steps.
Climate Change, Sea Level, Islands, and Coastal Areas Read more about Climate Change, Sea Level, Islands, and Coastal Areas Warming raises averages sea levels from the oceans expanding as they warm and melting of land-ice. This has caused typhoons to become more extreme and for wind directions to change. This presentation tackles the effect of climate change on islands and coastal areas.
Leadership on Sustainable Development and Climate Change: Changing Vision into Action Read more about Leadership on Sustainable Development and Climate Change: Changing Vision into Action This presentation highlights Korea’s leadership example in addressing the challenges of global warming and climate change by establishing a committee on green growth that will develop and implement their country strategy.
Urban Planning as the Proactive Foundation of Compact Green City Read more about Urban Planning as the Proactive Foundation of Compact Green City Technology alone will not prevent global warming; hence there is a need to transform cities and effect behavior change. The urban planning experience of Seoul City in the Republic of Korea is featured as a sustainable development guide to promoting compact, transit-oriented, and eco-friendly cities.