In 2024, scientists, creative directors, and persons with disabilities, among other advocates for science and the environment, spark hope and bring their work closer to the lives of Filipinos
MANILA, Philippines – Science may often seem out of reach, especially with concepts and equations that are hard to grasp. But behind the complex ideas are people — scientists, artists, and even those who simply appreciate the nature around them.In 2024, Rappler showcased their work, challenges, and aspirations. We profiled as many scientists as possible, but there’s still more to explore when it comes to the state of the environment and science in the Philippines.
In 2025, we will give more attention to people-centered stories, beginning with those involved in disaster management in local governments. This is critical during the election season — it’s the country’s leaders who will make decisions that could shape the Philippines’ response to disasters and the climate crisis.
As we enter a new year, we look back at stories of people who made a difference in the fields of science and the environment.Oceanographer Sylvia Earle to young scientists: Don’t stay quiet about what concerns you At a conference in Athens, Earle says countries must abide by the precautionary principle to conserve and protect the world’s oceans.Filipino space engineer Julie Ann Banatao shoots for the starsThe Philippines’ 44th National Scientist has dedicated his life to his work on nematology and the education of farmers.Deaf community builds sign language corpus for climate change vocabulary
Project SIGND aims to collect signs for climate change terms to make the issue understandable for the Filipino deaf community.The decade-long journey has taken Celine Murillo across the Philippines, to TikTok , and towards a deepened understanding of the environment.Love came the second time around when Bob and Cynthia were in their 50s. The couple spent the next 20 years finding birds and going through the latter half of life together.
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