2008

The 30th Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) of the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), held with the theme “Energy Security and Sustainability: Assessing the Present and Foreseeing the Future,” was organized by the Engineering Sciences and Technology Division under the leadership of Acd. Ceferino L. Follosco. Serving as a sequel to the 27th ASM on food security, the meeting underscored the interconnectedness of energy and food security in achieving national self-reliance and prosperity. The ASM convened the scientific community and key stakeholders to address issues in energy generation, utilization, and conservation, aiming to develop actionable resolutions and R&D programs for policymakers, the private sector, and the public. Four plenary sessions covered topics such as challenges in the energy sector, energy’s impact on health and food, and strategies for conservation and competitiveness, complemented by technical sessions on alternative energy sources like biofuels