ODIONGAN, Romblon – The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) recently looked into the progress and status of the project ‘Monitoring and Detection of Ecosystems Changes for Enhancing Resilience and Adaptation in the Philippines (MODECERA).
PCAARRD’s Industry Strategic S&T Program (ISP) Manager for Climate Change, Dr. Engelbert R. Lalican of the Forestry and Environment Research Division (FERD) led the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) team at the project site located at Romblon State University.
The team visited different farms and ecosystems that were identified for the long-term monitoring of annual and perennial crops.
The team also inspected the installed microclimate sensor in Sitio Pader, Barangay Balogo, Calatrava, Romblon. The instrument measures precipitation, wind speed and direction, leaf wetness, temperature, and relative humidity.
Falling under PCAARRD’s strategic research and development banner program, MODECERA involves a long-term monitoring system in selected ecosystems. It aims to enhance resilience and adaptation of agriculture, aquatic, and natural resources sector, through the promotion of science and technology-based management and policy decisions.