Two experts were sent by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) last 15 to 19 August, to examine achievements and constraints under selected projects of the IAEA environmental programme implemented in the Philippines.
The mission team, composed of Mr. Dalibor Kysela of IAEA and Mr. Katsumi Hirose of Japan, sought to gather evaluative evidence, best practices and other relevant experiences from past and ongoing Technical Cooperation projects on the marine environment for possible inputs to IAEA's future programming.
The team was able to meet with project staff from the PNRI, the U.P.-Marine Science Institute (MSI) and National Institute of Geological Sciences (NIGS), and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR). Visits to international organizations such as the International Maritime Organization (IMO-PEMSEA), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) were also conducted. Similarly, Messrs. Kysela and Hirose had the opportunity to meet with Science Secretary Dr. Estrella F. Alabastro and PCAMRD Director Dr. Rafael Guerrero III.
