For the 41st Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) and 2019 Regional Scientific Meetings (RSM), the National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines (NAST PHL) adopted the theme: Caring for the Country’s Carrying Capacity, focusing on key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) including quality education, responsible consumption and production, and life below water. Held on July 10-11, 2019, the ASM and RSMs convened stakeholders to address pressing national concerns such as plastic waste management, sustainable marine food security, and talent development, within the framework of carrying capacity defined as the sustainable supply of biological products and services from the natural environment.
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- Overview on Plastic Waste: The Philippine PerspectiveFabian M. Dayrit
- Biodegradation of Plastic WasteErnesto J. del Rosario
- Challenges in Governance and Implementation of the Philippines’ Solid Waste Management Programs: Focus on PlasticsAgnes C. Rola
- Carrageenan Remains on the US National List of Allowed
Substances in Organic Food ProductsDjanna F. Cornago, Rowena Grace O. Rumbaoa-Sanchez, Marco Nemesio E. Montaño - Production of STEM PhD Graduates: First decade of the ASTHRD and ERDT ProgramsCaesar A. Saloma
- Education Development and Talent Retention in the Philippines: Weeds among the WheatJose Ramon G. Albert
- NAST PHL Resolutions 2019Caring for the Country’s Carrying Capacity