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==== Gemma Teresa Narisma ====

(12 April 1972 – 5 March 2021)

The Atlas of the Working Group I Contribution to the Sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), is dedicated to the memory of Gemma Teresa Narisma, one of the Atlas Coordinating Lead Authors.

Gemma was an internationally renowned scientist, Executive Director of the Manila Observatory (MO) and Professor of physics at the Ateneo de Manila University in the Philippines. She undertook and coordinated research into land–atmosphere interactions, the implications of land-use/biosphere changes on local and regional climate and aerosols and monsoons. She also worked in Australia and the United States and was a key figure in regional climate research in South East Asia. In the Philippines, she undertook multidisciplinary research involving local stakeholders and government on climate impacts and risks to support climate change policy, risk assessment and development planning.

Gemma was also an inspirational teacher, mentor and colleague. She supported and encouraged the young scientists she taught and worked with and focused on ensuring her research would help and empower those most at risk. And with her kindness and generosity, her soft, strong and positive energy, her sweet smile and personality she was an exceptional Coordinating Lead Author, building consensus, motivating and supporting the team whilst also linking to other chapters and Working Group II. Her loss is felt deeply, and she will always be remembered with great affection.

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