The Regional Climate Change Research and Development Center (RCCRDC) is mandated to build a comprehensive set of scientific knowledge and information on climate change adaptation and mitigation, and effectively pass these on to establish high level of resilience among Local Government Units (LGUs) and vulnerable local communities. The establishment of RCCRDC is a key strategy to enable Visayas State University (VSU) to formalize its contribution and lead role for climate change mitigation and adaptation in a more coordinated and focused fashion.
RCCRDC was established as a strategic response by VSU to formalize its climate action efforts. Its creation strengthened the university’s leadership in addressing regional vulnerabilities to climate change. It was built to serve as a research and extension center dedicated to sustainable climate solutions. Over time, RCCRDC has launched numerous initiatives involving LGUs, NGOs, and development partners. The Center has become instrumental in mainstreaming climate action within local governance and community planning.
The Regional Climate Change Research and Development Center (RCCRDC), follows the National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP) as the Center’s thrust, which serves as the guiding framework for its Research, Development and Extension(RDE) efforts. NCCAP outlines a long-term program and strategies for climate change adaptation with the national development plan for 2011-2028 which focused on 7 thematic priority areas:
