Climate Change:The Philippine
Response
Presidential Task Force on Climate Change
Presentation of Framework & StructureLegazpi City, Albay
22 October 2007
Presidential Task Force on Climate ChangeThe science is clear
and convincing, but we need to ask:
•How will climate change impact the Philippines?
• How should we address the problem?
Administrative Order 171Presidential Task Force on Climate Change
Presidential Task Force on Climate Change
Guiding principles of the Task Force
1. Align with the global agenda 2. Involve community through holistic strategy3. Synchronize efforts across disciplines, agencies and sectors 4. Emphasize local efforts and interventions
Presidential Task Force on Climate Change
Presidential Task Force on Climate Change
The Mitigation ImperativeWe have to do our share as part of
global community through, (e.g.)•Climate-friendly energy supply mix•Policy incentives for renewable energy•Diverse interventions in:
•Energy Generation•Energy Efficiency•Transport/consumer behavior
• Address vulnerabilities of specific sectors and areas.•Focus on disaster-prone settlements, high-risk population centers, and food production areas.
Adaptation Response Guidelines
Presidential Task Force on Climate Change
Financing Interventio
ns•Search for financing mechanisms in support of local and sectoral initiatives.•ODA funds•Market-based incentives•Subsidies targeted at lowering costs for power generation using solar, wind and other clean technologies•Innovative lending schemes
Presidential Task Force on Climate Change
•Mitigation: climate-friendly technologies for low-carbon infrastructure for energy, agriculture, industry, transportation and settlements.
•Task Force to facilitate transfer of technology through bilateral, multilateral and regional agreements.
Technology Solutions
•Adaptation: introduce new methods of technologies
Presidential Task Force on Climate Change
Social Mobilization•Various stakeholders such as:
•Home and Office Builders•Local Government Officials•Car Manufacturers•Mall Owners•Appliance Makers•Academe•Others
Create critical mass of climate change advocates
who can make a difference!
Presidential Task Force on Climate Change
Mitigation Adaptation
Financial Resources
Technology Solutions
Social Mobilizationand Advocacy
Effective Governance of CC Response
Pro-Action and
Cooperation AmongDiverse
Stakeholders
Lifestyle Changes
Highlighting Urgency of
International Action on Mitigation
Commitments