Why is the Night Sky Dark? The question might seem silly, but the answer lies in the physical properties of the universe. Find out why the night sky is dark in this new essay by Fr. Badillo /Magazine/2012May09Wed074236 /img/Highlights/sky.jpg
The Baptism of Prince William In this new article, Fr. Badillo looks at how the water and air we use today connect us with our ancestors, and even Jesus himself. The waters of the Jordan and the air of Jerusalem truly have spread all over the earth. /Magazine/2012May01Tue035110 /img/Highlights/water.jpg
Mary Jane Ortega and Air Pollution Can we really fight air pollution? How can we go about it? In this short essay for his Taste of Science series, Fr. Victor Badillo talks about Mary Jane Ortega, mayor of San Fernando, La Union, and her way of winning the air pollution battle. /Magazine/2012Feb27Mon103819 /img/Highlights/sanfernando.jpg
Newton's Apple How did the famous apple lead to Newton's laws? And how did Newton's ideas change the world of physics? Find out more in this essay, as Fr. Badillo talks about the young physicist sitting under the tree, pondering on the secrets of the universe - and getting hit with them on the head. /Magazine/2012Mar06Tue040841 /res/article-image.jpg
Tsunamis Three young Japanese fishermen are out at sea when a tsunami hits their village - but why are they not affected? In this new Taste of Science article, Fr. Badillo explores the science behind tsunamis, and discusses what you should do to prepare for one. /Magazine/2012Feb23Thu035233 /img/Highlights/tsunami.jpg
PAGASA and MO When disasters strike, people often compare research institutions, blame the institutions involved, and then reminisce about the past. But are the comparisons and blame valid? In this article, Fr. Badillo re-examines the arguments and looks at how we might view our past through rose-colored lenses. /Magazine/2012Apr16Mon035922 /img/Highlights/pagasamo.jpg
The Klima Climate Center and MO Services Portal
The Klima Climate Center, housed by the Manila Observatory, envisions itself as a regional hub for East Asia, providing the fastest growing region in the world with the information and capacity it needs to act decisively on climate change.
This website is the information portal of the Center, and will be updated regularly with news, trivia, and the latest in climate change research.
The website you are currently viewing is in its beta-testing stage.
Klima is currently conducting focus group discussions to describe the views and beliefs of various stakeholder groups in the country. This information can be used to create stakeholder-specific information materials, and even training manuals to help different stakeholder groups understand and properly react to climate change.
Klima produced several information materials in the past, including brochures, books, and informational videos. These are currently undergoing assessment for timeliness and effectiveness, and are being tested on different audiences in order to improve Klima's materials.
A bilingual children's book, this publication aims to teach children about the effects of climate change using both Filipino and English. What Can We Do With Our Changing Climate was created by Klima in cooperation with the Manila Observatory and the Ford Motor Company's Conservation and Environmental Grants.
The UN Development Programme (UNDP) has released its regional human development report for the Asia-Pacific region, focusing on the need for the region to find ways to continue to grow economically, while reducing poverty and tackling climate change and environmental concerns. The report addresses climate challenges facing small island developing States (SIDS) in the region due their low elevation.
The UN International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR) has reported on an official visit by Margareta Wahlström, UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Disaster Reduction, to the Philippines. She attended a two-day meeting on "Building a Resilient Mindanao," in Albay.
