Rosa Perez

SENIOR FELLOW | CLIMATE SCIENCE, ADAPTATION, RISK MANAGEMENT, METEOROLOGY

Dr. Rosa T. Perez is a climate specialist and environmental expert, known for her work on climate change adaptation and risk management. She has played a key role in integrating climate science into policy and practice, particularly in the context of vulnerable communities in developing regions. Dr. Perez is currently an independent consultant and is affiliated with the Manila Observatory as a Senior Research Fellow and as a Resilience Fellow of the National Resilience Council. She is also a regular member of the National Research Council of the Philippines under the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Environmental Impact Assessment Review Committee of the Department of the Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). She holds a doctoral degree in Meteorology from the University of the Philippines Diliman. She was the former Head of the Flood Forecasting Division of the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). She was a member of the National Panel of Technical Experts of the Philippine Climate Change Commission (CCC).

Dr. Perez has been involved with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) - Working Group 2 as one of the Lead Authors for the 4th, 5th, and 6th Assessment cycles (AR4, AR5, and AR6) and the preparation of the IPCC Special Reports on Managing the Risks of Extreme Events and Disasters to Advance Climate Change Adaptation (2011) and on The Global Warming of 1.5 C (2018). In this capacity, she has helped shape global understanding of the urgency of adapting to a changing climate. Her research and advocacy often emphasize the importance of local-level actions and building resilience through sustainable practices. In her career, Dr. Perez has collaborated with international organizations, NGOs, and governments to drive climate resilience initiatives. She has also been active in promoting gender-sensitive approaches to climate action, recognizing that women and marginalized groups often bear the brunt of climate impacts and must be empowered in decision-making processes.