Licensed Professional Geologist | Researcher | Volunteer | Writer
Hi There!
I'm Pamela
Climatebase & YSEALI Fall '24 Fellow | Climate Creative | Geologist championing science for the people | Energy Justice & Enterpreneurship Researcher
I've been fortunate to earn recognition in both local and international competitions, like the National Schools Press Conference and the Magna Charta Observatory essay contest. Winning the Normal Awards in 2021 allowed me to publish a children’s storybook, which was a truly rewarding experience. I’m also grateful to have contributed to academic research, with three SCOPUS-indexed publications in entrepreneurship and education. Writing has given me a meaningful way to connect, share, and hopefully make a small positive impact.
About Me
My Story
A Geologist, Researcher, Volunteer, and Writer
I am Pamela Eyre Victoria Lira, a Licensed Professional Geologist, researcher, volunteer, and writer. I graduated cum laude from the University of the Philippines – Diliman, where I had the honor of receiving the Gawad Tsanselor sa Natatanging Mag-aaral (Chancellor’s Award). This award, the most prestigious given by the university, recognizes students who not only excel academically but also show strong leadership, uphold honor, and dedicate themselves to serving others.
For three years, I was the youngest special youth panelist, speaker, and paper presenter at three United Nations – International Atomic Energy Agency conferences, where I discussed the role of youth in the clean energy transition in developing countries.
Versatile Author with Global Writing Honors
Over my ten years of writing, I’ve earned several awards in both international and local competitions. In the Philippines, I was recognized at the National Schools Press Conference (2018) and National Media Conference (2019), and in Europe, I received awards in the Magna Charta Observatory (2023) and International Atomic Energy Agency (2021-2022) essay competitions. In 2021, I won the Normal Awards, which led to the publication of my children’s storybook. I'm also the author of three SCOPUS-indexed journals in entrepreneurship and education, showcasing my versatility as a writer.
Experience
Information Officer
Climate Change Commission Philippines •
Oct 2024 - Present
Fellow
Climatebase • Sep 2024 - Present
YSEALI Academic Fellow
East-West Center • Sep 2024 - Present
Freelance Writer
Self-employed
Project Fellow
Self-International School on Climate Mobilities • May 2024 - Aug 2024
Writing Instructor
My Expert Teacher Review and Training Center • Dec 2022 - Mar 2024
Student Researcher
Geomorphology and Active Tectonics Research Laboratory • Aug 2021 - Jul 2023
Certificates
EWC YSEALI Academic Fellowship on Environmental Issues
East-West Center
Screenwriting Workshop
Film Development Council of the Philippines
GIS for Climate Action
Esri
Doing Economics: Measuring Climate Change
University of London, University College London, CORE
Fundamentals of digital marketing
Google Digital Garage
Introduction to Environmental Law and Policy
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Professional Geologist
Professional Regulation Commission
Introductory course to International Environmental Law
The essay question was ‘How might students exercise more influence in enabling their universities to make a more effective contribution to society? Ninety-seven essays were received from students in 24 countries. They were assessed independently by the 5 judges, who met together to determine the result of the competition.
Gawad Tsanselor sa Natatanging Mag-aaral 2022 (Chancellor's Award)
The highest, most prestigious University award for students who attained a high level of academic accomplishment, demonstrated good leadership, and exemplified honor and excellence in the service of the people.
Leyte geology student represents PH in international conference on nuclear safety
PAMELA Eyre Victoria Lira, a 20-year-old Geology student from Alangalang town in Leyte, represented the Philippines as a special youth panelist during the "International Conference on a Decade of Progress after Fukushima-Daiichi: Building on the Lessons Learned to Further Strengthen Nuclear Safety" at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) headquarters in Vienna, Austria on November 8 to 12, 2021.
Advocacy
Climate Action Leadership
With her advocacy for mobilizing climate action, Pamela serves as the Storytelling Lead of Youth Strike 4 Climate Philippines where she heads the Climate Storytelling Initiative to produce climate education materials while facilitating the nationwide Young Climate Leaders (YCL) Program.