Population and Development

"From the mountains of Albay to the digital frontier, a public health advocate reflects on why saving lives means breaking down the silos of science and practice."

Stories of people who leave home to work abroad and try to build a life again when they return. Stories of families adjusting to long separations across oceans. Stories of communities rebuilding after disasters, and of voices that are too often left unheard in policy conversations.

The conference, themed “Intersection: Population, Environment, and Climate Resilience in the Philippines,” brought together researchers, policymakers, youth leaders, and civil society advocates.