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Ep67 - Reconfiguring river management in the Philippines
· 1 h 12 min · Episode 67
Episode Ep67 - Reconfiguring river management in the Philippines
Dr. Pamela Tolentino breaks down her decade-long research on sustainable river management in the Philippines. From river migration and sediment flow to flood risk and dike failure, she shares how new data, geomorphic insights, and nature-based solutions can reshape how we manage our waterways. We also talk about her journey from biology to geology to fluvial geomorphology, and the challenges of publishing, policymaking, and creating a national river database.
⌛Chapters
00:00 Starting the River Conversation
00:38 Podcast and Partners Introduction
03:50 Journey as a Scientist
09:56 PhD and Scholarship Review
15:04 Introduction to the River Project
18:49 Key Points in River Management
31:09 Technologies and Policies in River Management
37:55 Using Communication Technology
38:51 Introduction to Studies and Results
40:34 River Management and Strategies
43:35 Analyzing Historical Data and Flood Estimation
46:30 Studying Different Types of Rivers
49:50 Impact of Structures on River Management
52:43 Building a Community of River Practitioners
55:08 Reviewing Experiences and Challenges
01:00:55 Writing Research and Planning
01:07:22 Next Steps and Community Inclusion
01:10:25 Promoting River Awareness
📚Reference: Tolentino, P. L. M., Williams, R. D. and Brierley, G. J. (2025) Reconfiguring River Management in the Philippines. Project Report. University of Glasgow.
🤝Behind The Science Podcast is presented to you by Marine & Earth Science Learning Hub, UP Resilience Institute, The Philippine Agricultural Scientist, The Philippine Journal of Fisheries, and SciEnggJ.
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