MARGERY B. BAUTISTA

Margery Bautista is an independent consultant and technical advisor specializing in sustainability, ESG, and international development. She has held senior roles in government and consultancy, advising on policy reform, program design, and stakeholder engagement across Asia. Her collaborations include working with EU-PH Green Economy Partnership with UNDP, Independent Evaluation Office of UNFPA, Australia Awards, and Asia Group Advisors, focusing on climate resilience, renewable energy, and inclusive economic growth. Margery holds a Master’s degree in Development Policy from De La Salle University and is a Certified Professional Manager under IFPM London. Her academic foundation in policy and governance is complemented by practical expertise in project and operations management, market insights and business analysis, and digital tools for monitoring and evaluation. She has done researches in maritime and coastal community resilience, having developed frameworks that integrate ESG principles, disaster preparedness, and livelihood protection in vulnerable coastal zones. Her work emphasizes the intersection of environmental and social defense, community adaptation, and economic co‑benefits—ensuring that resilience strategies safeguard both ecosystems and local industries. She is currently conducting research on initiatives addressing post‑harvest fish losses, circular agribusiness, and renewable energy integration in host communities exposed to climate and disaster risks. Margery is an active member of networks such as Asia Society, EvalForEath, Energy Evaluation Asia Pacific, and inDev Collective Community of Practice (Australia). At the Manila Dialogue, she brings a perspective shaped by both policy and practice—emphasizing collaborative governance, maritime sustainability, and confidence‑building measures to advance a rules‑based maritime order.

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