• IACC established (1991)

•PHL signs UNFCC (1994)

•PHL GHG Inventory (1994)

1990-1995

•1st PHL National Communication (1999)

1996-2000

•PHL Government signs Kyoto Protocol (2003)

2001-2005

•Biofuels Act (2006)

•Presidential Task Force on CC (2007)

•Renewable Energy Act (2009)

•Climate Change Act (2009)

•RA 9513: Renewable Energy Act (2008)

2006-2010

• Guidelines in Tagging/Tracking Government Expenditures for Climate Change in the Budget Process (2013)

• Mainstreaming Climate Change in the DA Programs, Plans, & Budget (2013)

• Integrating DRR and CCA concerns in PHL EIS System

• People’s Survival Fund Act (2012)

• National Climate Change Action Plan (2011)

• Cabinet Cluster on Integrity of the environment and climate change adaptation and mitigation (2011)

• National Framework Strategy on Climate Change (2010)

• PHL Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act (2010)

• The PHL Strategy on Climate Change Adaptation (2010)

2011-2015

Philippines Response to Climate Change: Institutions, Policies and Programs/Strategies

Philippine Climate Policy on Mitigation

Long-term objective:

Facilitate the transition towards low greenhouse gas emissions for sustainable

development Key Result Areas (Objectives and strategic priorities per KRA are outlined in the NFSCC) • Energy Efficiency and Conservation • Renewable Energy • Environmentally Sustainable Transport • Sustainable Infrastructure • National REDD+ Strategy • Waste Management

(3)

Rapid, inclusive,

and sustained

economic growth

(2)

Poverty

reduction and

empowerment of

the poor and the

vulnerable

(4)

Just and lasting

peace and the

rule of rule

(5)

Integrity of the

environment and

climate change

adaptation and

mitigation

(1)

Transparent,

accountable,

and

participatory

governance

Climate Change Expenditures

KRAs and Climate Change Expenditures

CPIER Findings

• The first phase of the climate reform agenda must be finalized in order to reach sustained low-carbon and climate-resilient development

• Climate policy reform efforts are only partially aligned with development plan outcomes, thereby limiting effectiveness

• Execution and coordination of climate actions are hindered by a lack of clarity in roles and responsibilities across institutions

• Leveraging a low-carbon green-growth strategy and market-based instruments can strengthen engagement with the private sector

CPIER Findings

• Differences in the classification of climate PAPs hinders climate budget planning and prioritization

• Climate appropriations have been increasing relative to overall Government budgets

• Climate appropriations have been funded largely from domestic sources, while development partner support has concentrated on flood control and management

• Climate appropriations focus on a few large PAPs

• Financing gaps for knowledge and capacity development may slow implementation progress

• LGUs are action-oriented, but sources of funding are fragmented and their available amounts are limited

Institutional Structure on Climate Change

Building a Low-carbon Economy

• The Philippines has great mitigation potential by promoting energy savings to achieve sustainable energy use and a lower GHG emissions

• There is also a large potential for the development of low carbon renewable energy, such as wind and hydroelectric, with possible contribution to securing energy sufficiency and security

• Promoting better traffic management, modal shift, and cleaner and more fuel-efficient vehicles would contribute not only to a low carbon economy, but also to improving environmental quality and public welfare

Climate Change Expenditures and Appropriations for the Energy Sector,

2008-2013 (in million pesos)

Learnings

• Synergies between national/sector/local policies are key

• Climate institutions need joint and consistent strategic direction

• Lack of institutional capacity, knowledge generation and management, and monitoring and evaluation are key barriers

• Social Acceptability, Financial and Economic Viability

• Innovative and affordable technological priorities and merits

• Strong Political Will

The way forward

• Strengthening the Planning, Execution, and Financing Framework for Climate Change;

• Enhancing Accountability through Monitoring, Evaluation, and Review of Climate Change Policies and Activities; and

• Building Capacity and Managing Change.

CLIMATE CHANGE COMMISSION

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1558 JP Laurel Street

Malacañang Complex, San Miguel

MANILA, PHILIPPINES

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