The MSU-IIT Center for Resiliency serves as the Institute’s coordination and knowledge-generation center for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) and Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) concern (BOR Res. No. 286 s. 2014).
The Mindanao Center for Resiliency (DRRM-CAA) is under the supervisory guidance of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Extension of the Institute and the designated Center Coordinator.
Mission
The MCR (DRRM-CCA) is composed of three (3) support committees:
The task of the Research and Education Committee is to take the lead in the consolidation and coordination of existing research efforts of the Institute in the field of DRRM and CCA, as well as serve as the repository and knowledge database for relevant studies in the same field for Mindanao and other environs.
The Preparedness, Emergency, and Logistics Committee is tasked to spearhead the promotion of disaster consciousness and preparedness within the Institute and outside, as well as respond to emergencies arising from the occurrence of a natural disaster.
The Extension and Linkages Committee is tasked to establish and nurture partnerships with LGUs, National Line Agencies, and other local/national and international organizations to enrich the Institute’s DRRM and CCA engagements with partner communities.
Objectives
Prof. Peter D. Suson, DiSDS
Acting
Director