ANTONIO JR FABELA REGIS

Skills

Project Development and Management
Strategic Communications and Stakeholders Engagement
Community Development
Research and Innovation

About

Marine biologist from the Philippines with extensive experience in integrated climate and disaster risk reduction and coastal resource management, and mainstreaming Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for adaptive climate governance and communication

Specializes in understanding the vulnerabilities of small island communities, focusing on climate risk mapping, anthropogenic impacts, and the protective role of natural habitats to provide science-based recommendations for policy development and alignment with international guidelines, enhancing climate and disaster mitigation, adaptation, and governance.

Passionate about advancing nature-based solutions, to integrate these strategies into planning, local policies, and sustainable urban development to mitigate climate risks and support vulnerable island ecosystems.

Core Competencies:

Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) for Climate Adaptation
Integrated Coastal Resource & Fisheries Management
Climate Science Communication & Policy Advocacy
Community Engagement & Participatory Governance
Climate Risk Mapping & Vulnerability Assessment
Disaster Risk Reduction & Resilience Planning
Sustainable Urban & Ecosystem Development