Ma. Laurice Preciado Jamero: Climate Resilience &
Sustainability Scientist
Ma. Laurice Preciado Jamero is a leading climate resilience and sustainability expert with over 10 years of experience at the intersection of science, policy, and grassroots action in the Global South. Her work focuses on climate adaptation, sea level rise, small islands, and sustainable development—offering technical expertise to governments, global organizations, and vulnerable communities.
🌏 Current Roles & Contributions
- Senior Scientist for Resilience at the Klima Center, Manila Observatory
→ Advises international climate negotiators and leads high-impact projects funded by:
International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), World Resources Institute (WRI), and The Asia Foundation. - Country Director, Philippines – PEERS
→ Co-founder of the Practitioners Exchange for Effective Response to Sea Level Rise
→ Pioneered inclusive, community-based scenario mapping for coastal resilience. - Manager, WCRP Academy Support Unit
→ Curates global climate science training resources
→ Builds capacity for early-career researchers, especially in the Global South.
📚 Academic Excellence & Recognitions
- PhD & MSc in Sustainability Science from The University of Tokyo (MEXT Scholar)
- Lead contributor to:
- IPCC Sixth Assessment Report
- Philippine Climate Change Assessment
- Multiple peer-reviewed journals and policy briefs
- Her work on small-island adaptation was featured on the cover of Nature Climate Change.
🌍 Affiliations & Influence
- Board of Trustees, The Asia Foundation
- Member of Future Earth Coasts, INGSA Southeast Asia, and the START Network
- Renowned for translating complex climate science into practical, community-led solutions.
