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BMUB-IKI in the Philippines October – December 2017 Collated by the Support to the Philippines in Shaping and Implementing the International Climate Regime (SupportCCC II) Project Scarlett Apfelbacher: [email protected] | Ameril Daniel Ngilay: [email protected]

CLIMATE POLICY HIGHLIGHTS 

Philippines Renews Strong Call for Climate Justice at COP23 in Bonn, Germany. The Philippines stands firmly on its call for climate justice as parties to the 23rd Conference of the Parties (COP23) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) come up with the mechanisms to implement the Paris Agreement in Bonn, Germany. Read More

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Philippines joins global NDC Partnership. The Philippines has formally joined the NDC Partnership—a coalition of countries and institutions dedicated to strengthening collaboration among nations to effectively implement Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Climate Agreement. Read More

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Islamic-based V20 insurance facility presented at COP23. Climate-vulnerable economies comprising the Vulnerable 20 Group of Finance Ministers (V20) previewed the Sustainable Insurance and Takaful Facility (SITF), an Islamic finance-related insurance facility. Read More

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DOE: More energy options for consumers with lower tariff. The Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi emphasized that the government is pursuing an innovative, competitive and sustainable energy environment by facilitating investments. Read More

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First National Convention on Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction. The first national convention on climate change and disaster risk reduction aimed to serve as a collaborative multistakeholder platform for knowledge exchange on CC-DRR policies, programs, innovation, best practices and resources to pave the way for increased national community resilience. Read More

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DENR ready to provide learning platform for climate actions. The DENR is ready to provide a learning platform for cities that are committed to take action on climate change by reducing carbon emissions and promoting renewable energy. Read More

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ASEAN experts tackle urban resilience to climate disasters. Research and development experts from across Southeast Asia gathered for a three-day regional forum focusing on the need to build more resilient cities amid the challenges posed by climate change. Read More

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PH calls for collective action towards ‘sustainably managed’ coral triangle. DENR Secretary Roy A. Cimatu had called for collective regional action to conserve the Coral Triangle and transform it into a sustainable mega-resource during the 13th Senior Officials’ Meeting of the Coral Triangle Initiative on Coral Reefs, Fisheries and Food Security (CTI-CFF). Read More

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Climate Change Consciousness Week 2017. Pursuant to Proclamation No. 1667, the Climate Change Commission spearheaded the annual observance of the Climate Change Consciousness Week with the aim of raising awareness on climate change impacts and related issues was open to the public from November 20-24, 2017. Read More

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DENR, DILG partner to promote climate change awareness. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) partners with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to educate and empower local communities to take action on climate change. Read More

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PH, Russia cooperates on nuclear energy. Cooperation program between Russia and the Philippines that will enable the country to come up with national policies for the development of safe and secure power generation practices through nuclear energy. Read More

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CMS-COP12 in Manila ends on high note. The 12th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS-COP12) ended on a high note for the host country, the Philippines, with the adoption of 11 resolutions it had drafted. Read More

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PH calls for establishment of a network of marine protected areas in ASEAN. The Philippines wants to build stronger ties with other members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) by establishing a network of marine protected areas (MPAs) in the region to safeguard migratory species and the habitats critical to their survival. Read More

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PH named ‘Migratory Species Champion’. The Philippines has been named as one of the five “migratory species champions” in the world for its exemplary contribution in the global effort to protect migratory animals, particularly the whale shark or butanding (Rhincodon typus). Read More

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Stakeholder consultation on the National Energy Policy Review. The CCC organized a stakeholder consultation in October 2017 on the ongoing National Energy Policy Review (NEPR). Read More

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DOE to pursue energy resiliency policy. Recognizing that disasters adversely affect the economy, environment and the people, the Department of Energy (DOE) is pursuing a policy towards a resilient energy sector. Read More


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IKI PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS 

PH Climate Change Roadmap Highlighted in the Green Sector Forum Meeting. Undersecretary Analiza Rebuelta-Teh (DENR) presented the draft Roadmap of the Cabinet Cluster on Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation, and Disaster Risk Reduction 2018-2022 at the second GIZ Philippines Green Sector Forum (GSF) meeting this year. It was highly appreciated by the forum’s member projects as an important guide for their programs and for portfolio development.

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Cravings, Green Pastures, and Zubuchon join #TheSustainableDiner Movement. It has been a very eventful November for The Sustainable Diner team of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines. Three well-loved restaurants in Quezon City and Cebu City have heeded the call to help build a more sustainable local dining scene in order to support sustainable tourism.

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Demand in Green Banking trainings unbroken in 2017. Since the start of the Green Banking project in October 2015, RENAC has offered various trainings and seminars within the Capacity Building Programme in the field of Green Energy and Climate Finance. Numerous candidates from the partner countries India, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam have applied for the programme and so far around 400 selected participants attended the different trainings. Learn More

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Knowledge Sharing and Participation for Environmental Guidelines for Complex Services in ASEAN. The Advance Sustainable Consumption and Production Project (Advance SCP) organized a kick-off and stakeholder meeting for the project titled “Knowledge Sharing and Participation for Environmental Guidelines for Complex Services in ASEAN” under the BMUB’s Export Initiative Programme. It was conducted on22-23 November 2017 in Bangkok, Thailand. Learn More

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Philippine cities unite for local climate action at the Ambitious City Promises national project launch. ACP is a three-year regional project supporting cities in Indonesia, Philippines, and Vietnam to operationalize local climate action through an active and inclusive stakeholder engagement strategy. Read More

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Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS) as an NDC Strategy for Air Conditioners. The inclusion of household appliances as part of the energy sector contribution to the Intended Nationally Determined Contributions is common among parties to the Paris Agreement. The Cool Contributions fighting Climate Change Project (C4) is supporting the Department of Energy in introducing such standard in the Philippines.

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Philippines’ South-South Center on Climate Information and Services Underway. A major initiative on south-south collaboration on climate information and services (CIS) has been launched by the Philippine Climate Change Commission (CCC) during the country’s annual Global Warming and Climate Change Consciousness Week celebration. Read More

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First Ecosystem based Adaptation (EbA) National Convention in November 2017. Last November 27-28, 2017 the First EbA National Convention was held at the Hive Hotel in Quezon City. Around eighty participants gathered to take stock of their various EbA related activities.

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Mainstreaming Insurance in Climate Change Adaptation Planning and Local Financing. The GIZ SupportCCC II Project has partnered with the GIZ Regulatory Framework Promotion of Pro-poor Insurance Markets in Asia (RFPI Asia) (RFPI) Asia II Project in developing a strategy paper on mainstreaming insurance in climate change adaptation planning and local financing. Read More


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Life cycle of major green turtle population now sheltered by marine protected area network in the Philippines #cmscop12. Manila, 24 October 2017 – Dedicated to the protection of green turtles, the first Philippine network of national marine protected areas (MPAs) was established in a momentous Memorandum of Agreement signing during the 12th Conference of Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS COP 12). Read More

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Team Energy Foundation, Inc. puts in money for the conservation of protected areas in the Philippines. Pangasinan, Philippines – BIOFIN’s work on engaging the private sector to bridge the financing gap for the implementation of the Philippine Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (PBSAP) has materialized. Learn More

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Meet the new superheroes of Tañon Strait. They started in 2007 with BATMan – taken from the first letters of four adjoining municipalities in Negros Oriental: Bindoy, Ayungon, Tayasan, and Manjuyod. The cluster of local government units decided to form an alliance to protect their fisheries and coastal resources in Tañon Strait, a large marine protected area between the islands of Negros and Cebu. Learn More

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As momentum grows to save the world’s migratory wildlife, PAME project remains committed to support its partner BMB. 22-28 October, Pasay City - The week-long Twelfth Session of the Conference of Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species and Wild Animals (CMS COP 12) which took place in Manila successfully ended with decisions on 34 species in submissions by 24 Parties from Asia, Africa, the Americas, Europe and Oceania. These include actions on Africa’s great carnivores, 10 species of vulture, and the endangered whale shark, known as the “butanding” in the Philippines.

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RAMSAR Secretariat Visited PAME partner site in Negros Occidental. Dr. Lewelyn Young,Senior Advisor for Asia and Oceania of the Convention on Wetlands, called the Ramsar Convention, together with Mayor Isidro Zayco, Kabanlan City led the unveiling of Ramsar Site marker for the Neg. Occidental Coastal Wetlands Conservation Area (NOCWCA) as Ramsar Site 2271 worldwide and the seventh site declared in the Philippines in October 2016.

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PAME supported sites bagged 3 top awards at the Para El Mar National Marine Protected Area (MPA) Awards. Around 250 guests from government agencies, local government units, partners from the academe, non-government agencies and development partners graced this year’s Para el MAR: MPA Awards and Recognition. The Para el MAR (“for the sea”) is a biennial event that showcases the country’s best performing MPAs.

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Marine Protected Area (MPA) networks in the Philippines: a learning exchange to sustain GIZ PAME achievements. As part of this learning exchange participants visited the Mindoro Occidental Provincial MPA network, to discuss their own current challenges, successes and perspectives and bring back new ideas to their own networks.

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PAME Project evaluation reportsubmitted to DENR. The PAME Project presented its final Project Evaluation to the DENR to report on the achievements and lessons learned throughout its five years of implementation.


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GENERAL NEWS IN THE PHILIPPINES

Philippines Renews Strong Call for Climate Justice at COP23 in Bonn, Germany each year for local government and community initiatives to fight climate change. We have enacted a Renewable Energy law and a Green Jobs Act. We are developing policies on carbon pricing and green banking. We intend to impose a tax on coal. And we are greening our hospitals,” she said. But being a developing nation, the Philippines needs the technical and financial support to pursue more ambitious climate action as indicated in its Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC).

Photo from Senator Legarda’s social media

The Philippines stands firmly on its call for climate justice as parties to the 23rd Conference of the Parties (COP23) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) come up with the mechanisms to implement the Paris Agreement in Bonn, Germany. This was expressed by Senator Loren Legarda, Head of the Philippine Delegation to the COP23 in Bonn Germany, as she delivered the Philippine Statement (full text here). “We are tasked here at COP23 to advance the implementation of the Paris Agreement. To this end, we welcome the Talanoa Dialogue and urge completion of work on the residuals of the basic minimums of the Paris Agreement. Loss and damage need to be addressed. And commitments on climate finance must be fulfilled and scaled up,” she added. The Talanoa Dialogue maintains that inclusivity and transparency should characterize the facilitative dialogue towards providing clarity on means and modalities for implementing the Paris Agreement. Legarda, UNISDR Global Champion for Resilience and UNFCCC Adaptation Champion, said that despite challenges and limited resources, the Philippines is accomplishing what it can to confront the climate crisis and promote sustainable development.

Legarda said that the Philippines is deeply concerned that Loss and Damage has not positively advanced in terms of enhanced action and support of relevant parties, noting that some developed nations have argued that there is no sufficient statistical evidence that extreme weather events such as typhoons are singularly caused by climate change. “Vulnerable countries will need a robust loss and damage mechanism to answer to those impacts of climate change that cannot anymore be managed through mitigation and adaptation. It is our urgent call that “climate justice” be done through the inclusion of the Loss and Damage in the Subsidiary Bodies agenda as well as for the Operating Entities of the Financial Mechanism, with a focus on identifying ways and means for the mobilization of support for actions, at the regional, national and sub-national levels,” Legarda said. She further stressed that climate finance delivery will help unlock greater adaptation and mitigation ambition while fulfilling core principles under the Convention. “The window of opportunity on achieving the 1.5 degrees Celsius goal of the Paris Agreement is fast closing and any delay will result in the irreversible,” Legarda said. “We have all heard the saying that what is ‘difficult is done at once’ but that ‘the impossible takes a little longer.’ But we are running out of time. We have to do both the difficult and the impossible at once. Only then can we truly say that we have fulfilled our obligations to future generations, because only then can we leave a world where life can continue to exist,” Legarda concluded. Read More

“We ratified and became party to the Paris Agreement. We have mainstreamed climate and geo-tagging into our budget processes. We have set up a People’s Survival Fund, which provides over a billion pesos


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the international community to achieve global ambition of addressing climate change.

NDC Partnership Forum on 12 November 2017 at COP23 in Bonn. Photo credits: Martin Magunia, NDC Partnership.

The NDC Partnership has grown to 77 members since its launch at COP22 in Marrakesh, and its members are jointly engaging to help developing countries and emerging economies. This is being done within the framework of the NDC Partnership Country Engagement Strategy by providing access to technical support, finance, and knowledge products for NDC implementation. Through the Partnership, members give specific support to strengthen policy frameworks, mainstream climate actions into sectoral and subnational plans, develop budgeting and investment plans, and build more robust monitoring and reporting systems. Learn more about the NDC Partnership here.

Philippines joins global NDC Partnership The Philippines has formally joined the NDC Partnership—a coalition of countries and institutions dedicated to strengthening collaboration among nations to effectively implement Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Climate Agreement. Assistant Secretary Evelyn Cruzada, Office of the President’s Office of the Cabinet Secretary, and Commissioner Joan Lagunda, Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor, represented the Philippines at the launch of the Regional Pacific NDC Hub event during COP23 in Bonn in November. “The NDCs are the proof of the pudding of whether we reach the target of the Paris Agreement to stay well below two degrees. We only have a chance to get there if we consequently and effectively implement current NDCs and enhance them continuously over time. This requires solidarity and support between developed and developing countries,” said German Federal Minister for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety, Barbara Hendricks. “In the NDC Partnership, we are living this and aim at closing the gap between development assistance, finance, and climate actions. I believe this is the future we should work toward. Therefore, I am very happy about the momentum the Partnership is creating.”

Islamic-based V20 insurance facility presented at COP23 Climate-vulnerable economies comprising the Vulnerable 20 Group of Finance Ministers (V20) previewed the Sustainable Insurance and Takaful Facility (SITF), an Islamic finance-related insurance facility, in a side-event organized by the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC), the Philippine government delegation, and the Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies at COP23 in Bonn, Germany on November 14, 2017. “The SITF integrates the fundamental principles of Islamic finance to close the insurance protection and the disaster risk reduction gaps. It is a vulnerable country-led initiative which seeks to fill gaps in the G7 Climate Risk Insurance Initiative (InsuResilience) and other risk transfer mechanisms,” ICSC climate finance advisor Sara Jane Ahmed said. Read More

The Philippines' membership in the Partnership is very timely as the country gears-up on its roadmap for the NDC preparation and implementation to ensure successful transition towards a climate resilient and low carbon development pathway. Aside from viewing the Partnership as a means to assist the Philippines in implementing its NDC, it is a way for the country to share good practices on climate actions. In joining, the Philippines show solidarity with


Photo from ICSC website.

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DOE: More energy options for consumers with lower tariff

First National Convention on Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction

The Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi emphasized that the government is pursuing an innovative, competitive and sustainable energy environment by facilitating investments during the 29th Energy Investment Forum on December 7, 2017 in Makati City. The investment forum is among the major programs in celebration of National Energy Consciousness Month (NECM). The DOE chief highlighted environmental sustainability, energy security and energy equity as among the areas which regulators and investors alike should aim for in terms of energy development. “The technology is available and the markets are awash with ‘green’ financing. Renewable energy needs to be a commercially viable option that is able to stand on its two feet without the crutches of subsidies as well as being an affordable solution for consumers. To continue the growth of the renewable energy sector, the DOE is laying down sound policies, including the implementation of Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) and the Green Energy Option Program,” said Cusi. RPS mandates energy distribution utilities to source a minimum portion of their energy from eligible renewable sources, while the green energy option provides the power of choosing its energy supplier from renewable energy sources. In achieving energy security, the DOE leads the implementation of Executive Order No. 30 which creates an Energy Investment Coordinating Council to speed up the processing and to de-stress regulations concerning energy projects of national significance. Read more

The first national convention on climate change and disaster risk reduction aimed to serve as a collaborative multi-stakeholder platform for knowledge exchange on CC-DRR policies, programs, innovation, best practices and resources to pave the way for increased national community resilience. Specifically, it aimed to promote a common understanding among participants on CCAM-DRR concepts, raise awareness about best practices on building climate resilience, preparation for the ‘Big One’ and identifying prevailing CCA-DRR issues and recommend actions with specific deliverables. The keynote speech of Sec. Emmanuel De Guzman in particular posited the challenge of the country in building on and enhancing resilience through climate actions and a low emission development path. He underscored the importance of implementing the nationally determined contributions (NDCs) for achieving the Paris Agreement and making it as a ready reference for the country’s transformative change to resiliency.

Photo from DOE website.

“Disasters, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Nexus” was the topic of the first plenary session with the key question, “How can climate change and disaster risk reduction policies and programs address poverty and development challenges?” It was followed by vivid discussions, fruitful Q&A sessions and plenty of other topics, like the role of data


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and information sharing in mainstreaming CCA/DRR, climate disaster and risk-sensitive investment, health and climate change, strengthening local risk governance, adaptation in agriculture, etc. Having key stakeholders and development practitioners, including local government officials, particularly the focal points for climate change adaptation and mitigation (CCAM) and disaster risk reduction (DRR), present, made the event a successful peer-to-peer learning exchange forum. Ms. Gigi Merilo, Senior Environmental Management Specialist of the Climate Change Division of the Environmental Management Bureau, Department of Environment and Natural Resources presented the role of ecosystem-based adaptation in natural resource management for climate change resilience. LGUs were eager and raised queries on how ecosystem-based adaptation may be integrated into their local spatial and development planning and in their formulations of the local climate change action plans which has become a prerequisite for local governments to access the national Peoples Survival Fund for climate actions.

Ms. Gigi Merilo, Senior Environmental Management Specialist of the Climate Change Division of the Environmental Management Bureau, DENR.

More than 1000 participants from LGUs joined the three-day long event from December 06 to 08 at the Sofitel, Manila. An exhibit of innovative technologies and best practices for CCAM and DRR was also part of the convention where NGOs/CSOs and several development agencies, like GIZ through the SupportCCC II and global EbA project shared related knowledge products, updates on their current undertakings as well as awareness raising materials.

Philippines and Vietnam in developing implementing low emission strategies.

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The project emphasizes community engagement across all stages of this process and will help cities establish lasting mechanisms to share knowledge and use participatory, bottom-up models for climate action. Three Philippine cities — Pasig, Parañaque and Marikina — have been chosen as project sites that will receive assistance from the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) - Local Governments for Sustainability and the Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG). Read More

ASEAN experts tackle urban resilience to climate disasters Research and development experts from across Southeast Asia gathered for a three-day regional forum focusing on the need to build more resilient cities amid the challenges posed by climate change. The forum, dubbed the ASEAN 2017 Forum on Urban Resilience to Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction Management Strategies, was held on December 5-7 in Laoag City. The forum would serve as a platform for ASEAN countries to discuss plans on attaining urban resilience to climate change and disaster risks. Environment Secretary Roy A. Cimatu expressed that it is high-time the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) take climate change seriously as a threat to sustainable urban development. “Let us handle climate change risks boldly, swiftly and collectively as one ASEAN,” Cimatu said. Secretary Cimatu also urged ASEAN member states to focus on building sustainable cities and urban areas which could play a vital role that is truly effective in the face of climate change. Read More

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DENR ready to provide learning platform for climate actions The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is ready to provide a learning platform for cities that are committed to take action on climate change by reducing carbon emissions and promoting renewable energy. DENR made this pronouncement at the local unveiling of Ambitious City Promises (ACP), a three-year regional project supporting cities in Indonesia, the


Photo from the DENR-ERDB website.

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PH calls for collective action towards ‘sustainably managed’ coral triangle Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy A. Cimatu called for a collective regional action to conserve the Coral Triangle and transform it into a sustainable mega-resource during the 13th Senior Officials’ Meeting of the Coral Triangle Initiative on Coral Reefs, Fisheries and Food Security (CTI-CFF) held on November 29, 2017 in Makati City.

Climate Change Consciousness Week 2017: Aligning science, Policy and Climate Action

Secretary Cimatu noted that the environmental issues hounding the six-nation CTI-CFF are multidisciplinary, cross-sectoral and transboundary in nature, giving rise to problems that are very difficult for individual countries, acting separately, to solve. He was referring to problems of marine pollution, coastal development and climate change, among others. As current chair of CTI-CFF, Sec. Cimatu underscored the need for member countries to forge “a joint resources management agreement, a code of conduct that will transform our seas from being geopolitical hotspots to becoming crossroads of sustainably and productive amity.” Aside from the Philippines, the CTICFF is also composed of Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Timor-Leste. The entire Coral Triangle region is a vital and major base for the food security of over 120 million people. It is a habitat of many food fish species, including the tuna. At the same time, the region contains about 53 percent of the world’s coral reefs, making it a center of marine biological diversity. (Photo from CTI facebook page) Read More

Photo from the CTI facebook page.


Pursuant to the Proclamation No. 1667, the Climate Change Commission spearheaded the annual observance of the Climate Change Consciousness Week with the aim of raising awareness on climate change impacts and related issues. It was open to the public from November 20-24, 2017 at the Sofitel Manila. With this year’s focus on “Aligning science, policy and climate action” an extraordinary wide range of topics were addressed and discussed. Therefore experts, national agencies, development partners, NGOs/ CSOs, academe and the private sector came together to give updates about their sector and bridging science, policy and action on the ground. The event covered topics ranging from green jobs and hospitals, climate smart schools, climate and disaster risk financing, business opportunities in the light of climate change, the blue carbon factor, the People’s Survival Fund, the connection between women and children and climate change, the nationally determined contributions (NDCs), the 2nd Bamboo symposium and others. It had the general aim of fostering the understanding about the interconnection of climate change with society and showcasing major achievements in the fight against it. At the first day a National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP) Forum was held as the inaugural event to inform relevant stakeholders on the ongoing review and updating of the National Climate Change Action Plan (2011 – 2028) and the country’s preparation of its NDCs under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). CCC in partnership with DENR organized the 2nd National Symposium and Exhibit showcasing bamboo as a strategic tool to mitigate the effects of climate change and a driving force for sustainable economic development. The Kto12 learning materials and training modules on climate change were launched and the Department of Education proudly announced that the demonstration of the modules took place

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already in ten regions in the country. The side event on Climate and Disaster Risk Financing and Insurances highlighted the current state of insurance products in the country and the importance to mainstream insurances in climate-resilient agendas and planning. Read more GIZ through the SupportCCC II Project has been working closely with CCC in raising public awareness and organizing events during the CCC Week.

DENR, DILG partner to promote climate change awareness

“The cooperation with Russia is part of the government’s intention to develop a variety of applications of nuclear energy that are within our policies, particularly for power generation. Through this MOC, we can tap the significant experience of Russia in harnessing nuclear energy and the emerging technologies related to it for peaceful purposes that is safe and secure,” Secretary Cusi said. The cooperation will be implemented in the form of joint working groups that will undertake specific projects and tasks; exchange of experts; workshops; training and education of personnel; and sharing of technical information. It will run for five years. Read More

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) partners with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to educate and empower local communities to take action on climate change. A memorandum of agreement (MOA) was signed between the two agencies for the program called Kilos sa Klima at Kalamidad tungo sa Kaligtasan at Kaunlaran or K5, which seeks to identify the best climate and disaster resilient communities within the National Capital Region (NCR). Environment Secretary Roy A. Cimatu underscored the need to empower communities to be more adaptive and resilient to the devastating effects of climate change. “We need communities which are not only prepared to help prevent or minimize the loss or damage to life, property and the environment, but also have the ability to quickly return to work, reopen businesses, and restore other essential services needed for a full and timely economic recovery,” Cimatu said. Under the MOA, the DILG will assist the DENR in the implementation of K5 program by providing promotional, technical and financial support. Read More

PH, Russia cooperates on nuclear energy The Department of Energy (DOE) and the Russian Federation State Atomic Energy Corporation (Rosatom) agreed on a nuclear cooperation program under a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) signed on 13 November 2017 on the sidelines of the 12th East Asia Summit held in Manila. The MOC seals the nuclear cooperation program between Russia and the Philippines that will enable the country to come up with national policies for the development of power generation practices through nuclear energy.


Photo from the DOE website.

New DOE policy on renewable energy for off-grid areas The National Renewable Energy Board (NREB) is conducting a series of public consultations to promulgate a new policy on renewable energy (RE) utilization in the country’s off-grid areas—for consumers in remote areas like islands, mountains and far-flung villages. The consultations focus on the rules and guidelines for the Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) for Off-grid areas, a policy mechanism requiring electric power industry participants such as generators, distribution utilities, and suppliers to source or produce a specified fraction of the electricity they generate from eligible RE resources. “The proposed RPS rules for off-grid areas will contribute to the growth of the renewable energy industry through increased development and utilization of RE resources in the countryside where significant percentage are using expensive fuels. Thus we will be able to diversify energy supply,” Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi said. The issues discussed during the earlier consultations include roles and responsibilities, pricing, competitive selection process and public bidding, monitoring and

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transparency, academic participation, long term plans and programs, technology, transmission, permitting, relevant RE policies and even international commitments on greenhouse gas emission reduction. The issuance of the RPS guidelines is based on Republic Act No. 9513 or the Renewable Energy Act of 2008, which aims to increase the utilization of RE by enhancing national and local capabilities. Read More

public education, expansion of protected areas and creation of critical habitats, if necessary, to ensure protection of threatened migratory species. With the adoption of the resolution on COP presidency, the Philippines will remain as chair of the COP and extend its role as host country. “We will continue our leadership role in all CMS activities, meetings and negotiations, intercessionally, between now and COP 13 in 2020,” Lim added. The CMS-COP12 broke the CMS record in terms of attendance and participation with more than 1,000 delegates and observers from 94 countries. The event marked the first time the CMS meeting was held in Asia. At least 31 proposals from 24 countries were debated in the conference aimed at strengthening global efforts to protect and conserve threatened migratory species and their habitats.

CMS-COP12 in Manila ends on high note The 12th Meeting of Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS-COP12) ended on a high note for the host country, the Philippines, with the adoption of 11 resolutions it had drafted.

The CMS, adopted by 124 nations and is under the auspices of the UN Environment Program, is the only global environmental treaty established exclusively for the conservation and management of terrestrial, marine and avian migratory species throughout their range. The COP is its main decision-making body that meets every three years to adopt policies and laws, and propose new species under the framework. Read More

These include the five resolutions providing greater protection for the whale shark or butanding and four other migratory species frequenting the Philippines, and the resolution recognizing the role of migratory wildlife species in achieving global sustainable development goals, also known as the “Manila Declaration.” Also adopted during the CMS-COP12, held at the Philippine International Convention Center from October 23 to 28, were the Philippine-drafted resolutions on the Designation of the Whale Shark for Concerted Actions; Sustainable Tourism and Migratory Species; Promoting Conservation of Critical Intertidal and other Coastal Habitats for Migratory Species; Promoting Marine Protected Area Networks in the ASEAN Region, and Establishing a COP Presidency. Director Theresa Mundita Lim of the Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB) said the Philippine government, particularly the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), will work towards the effective implementation of the country’s commitments under the CMS and its newly approved resolutions. “We will put in place the necessary national measures, and we will engage all sectors of society in crafting these measures,” Lim said. These measures include


PH calls for establishment of a network of marine protected areas in ASEAN The Philippines wants to build stronger ties with other members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) by establishing a network of marine protected areas (MPAs) in the region to safeguard migratory species and the habitats critical to their survival. Environment Secretary Roy A. Cimatu said the proposed establishment of MPA network within the ASEAN is contained in a draft resolution submitted by the Philippine delegation led by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to the secretariat of the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS). The Philippines is the only country in Southeast Asia that is party to the convention. The draft resolution is up for consideration by more than 120 nations during the 12th Meeting of the Conference of Parties (COP) to CMS, which was held in Manila on October 23-28.

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“While there has been notable increase in the number of MPAs in the region, the need to build up a regional connectivity of these areas among ASEAN member nations remains a challenge,” Cimatu pointed out.

DOE to pursue energy resilience policy

MPAs are portions of bodies of water such as seas, oceans or lakes where human activity is restricted to conserve natural resources found within them. Protection measures are defined usually through local ordinances. Read More

PH named ‘Migratory Species Champion’ The Philippines has been named as one of the five “migratory species champions” in the world for its exemplary contribution in the global effort to protect migratory animals, particularly the whale shark or butanding (Rhincodon typus). Also recognized by the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) were the city of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, the European Commission, Germany and Monaco. The awarding ceremony, dubbed “Champions’ Night,” was held during 12th Session of the Conference of Parties to CMS (COP12) in Manila from October 23 to 28. Launched in 2014, the Migratory Species Champion Program under the CMS is open to governments, companies, organizations and individuals willing to make a financial commitment of at least three years for one or more specific initiatives that fall under the CMS family umbrella. Read More

Stakeholder consultation on the National Energy Policy Review The Climate Change Commission organized a stakeholder consultation in October 2017 on the ongoing National Energy Policy Review (NEPR) which considers an array of options involving climate-friendly energy transition scenarios. This initiative is the result of an intra-agency and multi-sectoral effort to determine pathways through which the Philippine energy sector can be modernised and be made compatible with the Paris climate agreement. Secretary Emmanuel de Guzman lauded the Department of Energy and Department of Finance for helping define the country’s climate strategy. He described their work as the kind of “climate leadership the country urgently needs today.”

Recognizing that disasters adversely affect the economy, environment and the people, the Department of Energy (DOE) is pursuing a policy towards a resilient energy sector following President Duterte’s pronouncements to improve the disaster preparedness and resilience of the country. The policy requires all the energy players to put upfront the mainstreaming of disaster risk reduction programs into planning and investment to ensure the continuous delivery and strengthening of the existing energy infrastructure. The “Adoption of Resiliency Planning and Program in the Energy Industry to Mitigate Adverse Effects Brought About by Disasters” policy has four guiding principles: 1.

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Acknowledge the need to strengthen the existing energy infrastructure, facilities and systems to prepare/mitigate the impacts of disasters; Implement the build back better principle in terms of reconstruction and rehabilitations of damaged infrastructure; Improve existing operational, maintenance and procedures to ensure continuous operations and energy supply; and Develop resiliency practices, systems and standards that will be used as basis in future construction of energy facilities.

A series of public consultations on energy resiliency policy started in October 2017. Results and presentations during these consultations are available here. A copy of the draft resiliency policy can be downloaded here. Read More

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UPDATES FROM ONGOING IKI PROJECTS IN THE PHILIPPINES PH CLIMATE CHANGE ROADMAP HIGHLIGHTED IN GREEN SECTOR FORUM MEETING By GIZ, SupportCCC II Project

GIZ Office Manila, 5 October – The Draft Roadmap of the Cabinet Cluster on Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation, and Disaster Risk Reduction 2018-2022, presented by Department of Environment and Natural Resources Climate Change Undersecretary Analiza Rebuelta-Teh at the second GIZ Philippines Green Sector Forum (GSF) meeting this year, was highly appreciated by the forum’s member green sector projects as an important guide for their programs and for portfolio development. The roadmap defines how different government agencies will cooperate to make the country’s 22 most vulnerable provinces, 822 coastal municipalities, and major cities resilient to climate change impacts, including natural disasters. It is based on international disaster risk reduction frameworks as well on the Philippine Development Plan 2017-2022 and the National Framework Strategy on Climate Change 2010-2022. The Philippines is one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change, which is why climate change mitigation and adaptation is a key area of German support, through GIZ, for the country’s sustainable development. Following the roadmap presentation, another DENR Undersecretary, Usec Noel Felongco, discussed Ancestral Domain Titling and Related Challenges, a key topic of the COSERAM Program and other GIZ PH projects focused on biodiversity conservation. Other important sector themes for current and future project implementation were discussed in groups and the highlights shared in plenary presentations. The accomplishments of the GSF working groups on Policy & Upscaling, Partner Priorities & Current Trends in the Green Sector, Technical Knowledge Exchange & Knowledge Products, and Remote Sensing & GIS were also reported. GIZ Philippines and Pacific Resident Director Dr. Andreas Kalk addressed the group for the last time with updates on new projects, security concerns, and other topics. The Green Sector Forum is composed of GIZ Philippines project managers, senior advisors and coordinators, development workers, and integrated experts working in the sector, as well as of invited staff from GIZ Office Manila.


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Mitigation Efforts

Cravings, Green Pastures, and Zubuchon join #TheSustainableDiner Movement By WWF Philippines

Photo © Pamela Luber / WWF-Philippines

It has been a very eventful November for The Sustainable Diner team of World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines. Three well-loved restaurants in Quezon City and Cebu City have heeded the call to help build a more sustainable local dining scene in order to support sustainable tourism. For 28 years, Cravings by The Cravings Group has traditionally been a community where Filipino families from all over Metro Manila gather to share authentic meals made from the freshest ingredients available. Dubbed as “the greenest in the local hospitality industry”, Cravings has consistently been recognized for its green restaurant practices and sustainable operations. Spearheaded by its Founder and President, Ms. Susana “Annie” P. Guerrero, the group has been lauded for its total compliance to The Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000, its management of an organic garden and livestock eco center, its usage of renewable energy like solar and biomass, just to name a few. Green Pastures is a farm-to-table, back-to-basics, organic restaurant – the brainchild of Chef Raoul Roberto “Robby” Goco, one of the country’s most wellknown chefs. The Executive Chef of Degustation Restaurant Group, which includes Cyma and Souv, he has been very passionate in implementing sustainable practices across all of his restaurants. Ingredients are locally-sourced and produced, flavors are highlighted through natural means, and items, including condiments, are mostly homemade. The name was inspired by the desire to look for greener pastures – food better and beyond what is currently the status quo – expressing an early intent to provide a sustainable dining option to Filipino foodies. Zubuchon, a very familiar brand when it comes to Cebu Lechon, has always sought out local ingredients whenever possible, such as natural sea salt, native coconut vinegar, freshly squeezed coconut milk, and backyard-raised pigs. Local impact has always been at the core of their operations, seeking out and prioritizing the services of local artisans and purveyors, from their certified Biko Expert to their resident Fruit Scout. Zubuchon aims to bring the taste of their Cebu Lechon to the entire country through sustainable and locallyuplifting means.


(L-R) 1. Members of The Sustainable Diner project team with Chef Raoul Roberto “Robby” Goco, Owner and Executive Chef of Green Pastures, at the Green Pastures branch in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City. 2. Alexa Jeanne Lasch, Food Service Specialist of The Sustainable Diner project, meets with Mr. Jun Romuald Cadalzo, Manager of the Zubuchon Escario branch, for the signing of the Commitment of Partnership in Cebu City, Cebu. (Bottom) Members of The Sustainable Diner project team with representatives from The Cravings Group, at the Cravings restaurant in Katipunan, Quezon City. Photos © Pamela Luber / WWF-Philippines

WWF-Philippines is proud to have these three restaurants as part of our first set of partners for The Sustainable Diner project, a pioneer project tackling sustainable consumption and production in the country. Indeed, when we all work together, it is possible for us to create change in the local food service industry. For more information, please contact: Ms. Melody Melo-Rijk, Project Manager, Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) [email protected] or Ms. Pamela Luber, Integrated Marketing Communications Specialist [email protected]

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Demand in Green Banking trainings unbroken in 2017 By RENAC

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2018GFS

Green Finance Specialist Programme

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Train-theTrainer

Start 26.06.2018 with 5-month Online Training plus 3day F2F Seminar in November 2018 02.-06.07.2018

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Delegation Tour

10.-14.09.2018

Application period Application will start in February 2018

Application will start in February 2018 Application will start in February 2018

Green Banking Seminar in Manila

Since the start of the Green Banking project in October 2015, RENAC has offered various trainings and seminars within the Capacity Building Programme in the field of Green Energy and Climate Finance. Numerous candidates from the partner countries India, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam have applied for the programme and so far around 400 selected participants attended the different trainings. Depending on professional training demands, background knowledge and motivation, candidates were able to choose between five different training formats: Online Training, Blended Learning, Green Finance Specialist Programme, Delegation Tour and Train-the-Trainer Seminar. 2017 was the first year in which all training formats were offered and the high number of participants and very positive feedback has proven the unbroken demand in capacity building in RE and EE finance in South-East Asia.

Knowledge Sharing and Participation for Environmental Guidelines for Complex Services in ASEAN By GIZ, Advance SCP Project

The official kick-off and stakeholder meeting for the project titled “Knowledge Sharing and Participation for Environmental Guidelines for Complex Services in ASEAN” under the BMUB’s Export Initiative Programme was conducted on 22-23 November 2017 in Bangkok, Thailand.

The Green Banking trainings 2017 were attended by around 70 participants from the Philippines. Participants came mainly from Financial Institutions like Banco de Oro, Land Bank of the Philippines, Bank of the Philippine Islands, Development Bank of the Philippines, IFC but also public bodies like the Philippine Department of Energy or project developers. In 2018 Green Banking will offer again three different trainings: The Green Finance Specialist Programme (which is soon to be accredited by the Financial Accreditation Agency Malaysia), the Train-the-Trainer Seminar as well as the Delegation Tour. For more information please visit the Green Banking website or contact Ms. Katharina Hartmann, Renewables Academy RENAC AG.


The project will focus on knowledge sharing and developing environmental guidelines for complex services. Complex services hold very high integrated energy and CO2 saving potentials and savings are very likely to pay off in the medium term. For the current project, the focus will be on green retail stores and energy service contracts in two ASEAN countries, Malaysia and Thailand. The two complex services were chosen based on their high energy saving potentials, with many avenues for climate-friendly criteria to be used. Oeko Institut will be at the forefront of collaborating with the countries to define hotspots and the key environmental issues that can be addressed in the guidelines based on each country’s context and priorities. Ultimately, the goal is for governments to enhance framework conditions for the

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use of successful and sustainable environmental technologies through knowledge sharing and building partnerships. The objective of the Export Initiative Programme is to complement the climate initiatives through building synergies and cooperation, sharing of German environmental know-how, and replicating/ scaling up best practices. Export Initiative will cover different fields of action such as information management, feasibility studies, country studies, capacity building, and knowledge transfer. Topics will be as diverse as water and wastewater management, recycling management, resource efficiency, and urban and environmental planning. The funding volume for Export Initiative is 10M EUR a year and around 50 projects can be supported in the current phase (2017-2019). This event was organized by The Advance Sustainable Consumption and Production Project (Advance SCP) since it is expected to complement the activities by scaling up the results and lessons learnt. Read More

Philippine cities unite for local climate action at the Ambitious City Promises national project launch By ICLEI

local climate action through an active and inclusive stakeholder engagement strategy. Through ACP, Pasig, Parañaque, and Marikina will receive assistance from ICLEI- Local Governments for Sustainability and Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) in establishing and implementing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions strategies, taking into account the cities’ development pressures and local context while also emphasizing the importance of citizen engagement and working with relevant national ministries. Drawing inspiration from the “Promise of Seoul,” a mitigation plan with the aim to reduce 20 million tons of GHG emissions by 2030, the project will be in close coordination with SMG. Ambitious cities committed to scaling up local climate action Mayor Bobby Eusebio of Pasig City expressed full support for the project; citing that ACP could be an instrument in integrating climate strategies into the city’s planning processes. Focusing on their citizenry, the mayor said, “We would also like to strengthen how we engage with our citizens so that they are able to take part in crafting an ambitious climate action plan, something we’d like to call “City Promises.” Pasig City is committed to establishing ambitious climate reduction targets and engaging our citizens to achieve these goals.” City Environment and Natural Resources Head Mr. Isabelo Mojica Jr., speaking in behalf of Parañaque Mayor Edwin Olivarez, confirmed the city’s eagerness to participate in the project, citing this as “a worthwhile peer-learning opportunity with Pasig and Marikina.” Planning Officer for Marikina, Mr. Jun Aguilar, speaking in behalf of City Mayor Marcelino Teodoro shared the city’s hopes to “secure our path towards low emission development by building a culture of community participation and respect for the environment.”

Signing of the Ceremonial Commitment Board for the Ambitious City Promises project.

Pasig City, Philippines: Pasig, Parañaque, and Marikina have officially signified their commitment to the Ambitious City Promises (ACP) during the project’s launch today at the Joy-Nostalg in Pasig City. Present during the launch are representatives from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, League of Cities of the Philippines, ICLEI Southeast Asia Secretariat, and ICLEI World Secretariat. Development partners from Rappler, World Wildlife Fund for Nature-Philippines, and Climate Reality Philippines were also present during the leveling-off workshop held on November 27 at the same venue. Launched before a global audience on October 20 at the Seoul Mayors Forum on Climate Change, ACP is a three-year regional project supporting cities in Indonesia, Philippines, and Vietnam to operationalize


The Department of Environment and Natural Resources Assistant Secretary Corazon Davis assured the cities of the department’s continuous support for the project and future activities. Lauding the cities’ noted programs on local climate action, the Assistant Secretary deemed Pasig, Parañaque, and Marikina as “trailblazers when it comes to environmental sustainability.” “We are not reinventing but rather, we are continuing the momentum that these cities have done in safeguarding their environment and striving to make their cities livable and sustainable.”

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The Philippines currently uses ISO 5151 to calculate the energy efficiency ratio (EER) of fixed speed compressor air conditioners which is commonly known as non-inverter A/C.

National government agencies represented by the DENR assured continuous support and cooperation for the project’s three-year implementation.

Regional Program Manager of ICLEI SEAS Mr. Ranell Martin Dedicatoria explained that the implementation of ACP, in cooperation with the ICLEI World Secretariat and ICLEI East Asia Secretariat, aims to integrate low carbon emission considerations in the development planning of Philippine cities. He further explained the role that citizens play in this initiative, “…we aim to help strengthen cities’ public engagement, vis-a-vis, responding to climate change. We adhere to the principle that when we are able to engage more citizens, together, we can drive climate action.” ACP is funded by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB) through the International Climate Initiative (IKI) program. Read More

With the establishment of a Philippine Energy Standards and Labelling Program (PESLP) as a national regulation, all A/C units including variable speed compressors commonly known as inverter A/C will now be measured using the Cooling Seasonal Performance Factor (CSPF) measure established by the methodology specified in ISO 16358. The CSPF is the basis for the star rating of air conditioning appliances. The Department of Energy (DOE) which regulates the testing and labelling of appliance energy claims will now set a star rating for air conditioning appliances ranging from 1-star to 5-star based on a range of CSPF values. The more stars, the higher the energy performance of the chosen appliance. Over time, the DOE will set the minimum number of stars that can be introduced to the market promoting energy efficiency in households with corresponding indirect emission reduction. This emission reduction is expected to be part of the mitigation strategy for the energy sector as part of the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). The Cool Contributions fighting Climate Change Project (C4) is currently working with the DOE supporting the achievement of proposed MEPS for air conditioners and refrigerators, which can be achieved by the use of natural refrigerants. The shift towards hydrocarbon refrigerants such as R290 (propane) and R600a (isobutane) have corresponding energy performance improvements that allows the appliance to achieve 5-star ratings.

MEPS as an NDC Strategy for Air Conditioners By GIZ, C4 Project

The inclusion of household appliances as part of the energy sector contribution to the Intended Nationally Determined Contributions is common among parties to the Paris Agreement. It is said to be a cost-effective and feasible mitigation option since energy labelling is generally in practice. A Minimum Energy Performance Standard or MEPS canreduce GHG emissions from household refrigeration and air conditioning appliances. How can this mitigation strategy apply to the Philippines? All refrigeration and air conditioning appliances entering the market must undergo two sets of tests, a safety test based on a standard set by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and an energy performance test based on a standard set by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) or IEC.


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Adaptation to the impacts of Climate Change

The Climate Change Commission launched the BMUB-IKI supported project on the South South Collaboration on Climate Information and Service, implemented by the CCC together with GIZ during the Climate Change Consciousness Week, November 21, 2017 at Sofitel.

Philippines’ South-South Center on Climate Information and Services Underway By GIZ, SupportCCC II Project

A major initiative on south-south collaboration on climate information and services (CIS) has been launched by the Philippine Climate Change Commission (CCC) during the country’s annual Global Warming and Climate Change Consciousness Week celebration on November 23, 2017. According to CCC Secretary Emmanuel de Guzman, the initiative will provide a platform for knowledge exchange and learning on climate change in the country and with other vulnerable countries, including member states of the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF)

Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (DOST-PAGASA) and the University of the Philippines – Resilience Institute (UPRI). Government efforts to strengthen CIS in the country will be complemented by a five million Euro technical cooperation grant from the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB) through the International Climate Initiative (IKI). This bilateral cooperation will be implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. “The project supports the strategic priority on knowledge and capacity development of the National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP),” highlighted Dr. Bjoern Surborg of GIZ.

The collaboration is a joint-undertaking of the CCC with the Department of Science and Technology –


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Dr. Surborg further outlined that the project support will work towards making climate data and information accessible and usable; enhancing the capacity of national government agencies, academe, and local government units; and developing knowledge products for scientific and evidence-based planning and decision-making. In addition, the German support will help the Philippine government establish the CVF South-South Center of Excellence on CIS where countries can share experiences and best practices. Dr. Mahar Lagmay of UP-RI in his delivered message underlined that such platform is essential. “It provides access to climate information that is crucial in the planning of future cities and crafting of policies,” he added. “The NCCAP of the Philippines recognizes the importance of climate vulnerability and disaster risk information for building climate resilient communities and ecosystems. However, there is need to make this information more accessible and easy to understand,” said CCC Secretary Emmanuel de Guzman. The Philippines, mainly through PAGASA, had made considerable progress on CIS from downscaled climate scenarios to localized climate impacts and vulnerability assessments. However, access and understanding of climate knowledge remain a challenge. “PAGASA will play a major role in the delivery of climate services,” declared Ms. Rosalina De Guzman, Chief of the Climate Data Section of PAGASA. Climate services intend to facilitate the use of relevant climate information across different sectors, to manage risk and adapt accordingly to future climates. Climate information can be significant in guiding investment decisions, enhancing productivity and ensuring safety and security across sectors.

what each were doing towards a coherent sustainable EbA mainstreaming in the Philippines. The first day of the 2-day convention focused on EbA updates from the recently held COP 23 in Bonn and the sharing of the EbA Policy tool that is being developed as part of the EbA work package - the Strategic Environmental Assessment on Resilience. The technical input session was followed by a workshop wherein participants discussed their EbA mainstreaming experiences and insights focusing on the following factors: EbA Mainstreaming in the Philippines strategy, cooperation landscape; steering structure; learning and innovation.

On the second day of the event the EbA Community of Practice discussed the critical processes each of their organizational affiliations and them as a collective group can contribute in pursuing ecosystem-based adaptation measures both in the NDC consultations and the current updating of the NCCAP of the country. Mainly, the EbA Community of Practice tackled their sustainability as such, a “community of practice” and have put their commitments and initiatives reflected in the upcoming EbA Plan of Operations for 2018 onwards. Part of the second day take away was the “urban forest walk” in the La Mesa Dam Eco-park and interactions with the PAGASA-Climatology & Agrometeorology Division, on the agency’s Philippine climate projections.

Secretary de Guzman assured that the CCC will sustain its efforts and continue support to mainstream climate information among the people and ensure communities’ climate resilience. Read More

First EbA National Convention in November 2017 By GIZ, Mainstreaming EbA Project

Ont November 27-28, 2017 the first Ecosystem based Adaptation (EbA) National Convention was held at the Hive Hotel in Quezon City. Around eighty participants gathered to take stock of their various EbA related activities in their respective agencies, organizations and academic institutions and established the link of


Participants came from the various bureaus and regional offices of the Environmental Management Bureau of the DENR, the National Economic and Development Authority, the Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board, the academe-based Society of Environmental Engineers, the Tebtebba NGO and the Aksyon Kalikasan NGO that has established partnerships with local governments in various part of the country.

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Mainstreaming Insurance in Climate Change Adaptation Planning and Local Financing By GIZ, SupportCCC II

First consultation workshop on the development of the strategy paper on mainstreaming insurance in climate change adaptation planning and local financing attended by key government agencies and private sector players in the Philippines last October 17, 2017.

The GIZ SupportCCC II Project has partnered GIZ RFPI Asia II in developing a strategy paper on mainstreaming insurance in climate change adaptation planning and local financing. The paper will look into the government policies and private sector initiatives on insurance to address the impacts of climate change and natural disasters to key sectors, including: services; agriculture, hunting and fisheries; and manufacturing. During the annual celebration of the Climate Change Consciousness Week on November 21, 2017 in Pasay City, the Climate Change Commission and GIZ SupportCCC II Project, together with the University of the Philippines Center for Local and Regional Governance and Oxfam Philippines, co-convened a policy dialogue on Climate and Disaster Risk Financing in the Philippines.

disaster response. Dr. Edwin Alampay, representing the MINDER Project of UP CLRG and Oxfam, shared the results of the survey on the status of meso-level insurance in the Philippines and local case studies. The Marketing Team of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) also shared the current state of insurance products and coverage of the country. The Philippines was among the first few countries to craft landmark legislation on disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change, namely the Climate Change Act of 2009 (Republic Act or RA 9729) which was later amended by RA 10174, and the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010 (RA 10121). Both laws provide for climate and disaster risk financing, both at the national and local levels to ensure that funding is allotted for risk reduction programs. Overall, climate and disaster risk financing is anchored on sound risk assessments. While insurance may not always be the first option to address risk, and in some instances may not necessarily be so, it is the challenge for the government and other stakeholders for decision-makers to understand and appreciate the value of insurance in the overall climate-resiliency agenda. Capacity and resources remain to be the hindering factors but initiatives towards addressing these challenges are picking up. With climate finance becoming more and more readily available at the national and local levels, a holistic approach to risk management will be necessary to put forward investments that will contribute to resilience. Download the various presentations here.

Mr. Jimmy Loro, Senior Advisor of GIZ Regulatory Framework Promotion of Pro-poor Insurance Markets in Asia (RFPI Asia), presented the initial results of the study as well as policy recommendations to key government agencies. Assistant Secretary Paola Alvarez from the International Finance Group of the Department of Finance presented of the country’s National Disaster Risk Financing and Insurance Strategy which lays out ongoing initiatives at the national, local and individual level to reduce the impact of climate change in the vulnerable sectors and to ensure liquidity for postdisaster relief and efforts. Ms. Donna Mitzi Lagdameo, Senior Policy Adviser and Asia Pacific Regional Lead of Red Cross shared their advocacy for forecast-based financing allowing for more efficient and effective


CCC Week 2017 side-event on Climate and Disaster Risk Financing in the Philippines last November 22, 2017 in Pasay City.

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Biodiversity and climate Change Life cycle of major green turtle population now sheltered by marine protected area network in the Philippines #cmscop12

Team Energy Foundation, Inc. puts in money for the conservation of protected areas in the Philippines By UNDP, BIOFIN

By GIZ, Sulu-Sulawesi Seascape Project

Manila, 24 October 2017 – Dedicated to the protection of green turtles, the first Philippine network of national marine protected areas (MPAs) was established in a momentous Memorandum of Agreement signing during the 12th Conference of Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS COP 12). The Sulu-Sulawesi Seascape Project aims to establish an MPA network between Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines for the protection of one of the major rookeries for green turtles in the world. Dr. Christiane Paulus, Director for Conservation at BMUB and Head of Delegation of Germany, emphasized the establishment of the Philippine part of the network as a crucial step towards the achievement of this goal. For background information please refer to this The Guardian article.

Photo credits: Team Energy Foundation, Inc. *BIOFIN Philippines Information and Communications Assistant, [email protected]

Pangasinan, Philippines – BIOFIN’s work on engaging the private sector to bridge the financing gap for the implementation of the Philippine Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (PBSAP) has materialized. In October, Team Energy Foundation, Inc. (TEFI) and the Manleluag Spring Protected Landscape (MSPL) signed a Memorandum of Agreement for the former to fund the latter’s Community Development Program for Communities. TEFI is a non-stock, non-profit organization focused on national development by providing electricity, education, livelihood and health services and by supporting environmental programs and activities in areas where TeaM Energy operates. The sites where the TeaM Energy operates, where MSPL is located, has been identified by the BIOFIN as one of the potential partners that may be engaged to invest in protected areas.

GIZ booth at the CMS COP 12 Photo credit: Lena Kern


The Community Development Program for Communities aims to “to develop Manleluag Spring Protected Landscape (MSPL) into a more viable and attractive ecotourism destination with ultimate goal of increasing revenue in order to attain sustainable financing.” The Program costs a total of PhP750,000, a third of which will be financed by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) while the rest will be financed by TEFI under its corporate social responsibility program. The activities include: Capability building for communities (culinary, handicrafts, bookkeeping, etc.); repair/rehabilitation of kiosks as Pasalubong Center (souvenir shop) and cafeteria; and provision of start-up capital to peoples’

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organizations. Ronald Allan Altamirano, Program Manager of TEFI, has expressed the Foundation’s willingness to fund MSPL’s biodiversity conservation activities beyond 2018. Before both parties forged the partnership, there was close coordination among the TEFI, MPSL through its Park Superintendent Marlyn Banda, the Biodiversity Management Bureau through the National Parks Division, and BIOFIN to finalize the Program and terms of the MOA. Currently, BIOFIN and BMB are working with TEFI and providing technical assistance to Mts. Banahaw-San Cristobal Protected Landscape, another protected area, in terms of program development to obtain another funding opportunity from the Foundation. BIOFIN also works with other private companies to narrow down the biodiversity financing gap. Some of the private companies are Smart Communications, Inc., Pacific Paint (Boysen) Philippines, Inc., Synnovate, Platinum Groups Metal Corporation, and Union Bank. BIOFIN contributes to closing the financing gap for the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity by identifying, accessing, combining and sequencing sources of biodiversity funding to finance the PBSAP, the country’s roadmap to conserving its biodiversity. The PBSAP implementation will cost PhP24B/year or PhP334B from 2015-2028. However, public expenditure was estimated at only P4.9B/year thus a gap of almost PhP19B was determined. Several finance solutions to address the gap were identified and are being piloted by BIOFIN at present.

Meet the new superheroes of Tañon Strait By Rare

They started in 2007 with BATMan – taken from the first letters of four adjoining municipalities in Negros Oriental: Bindoy, Ayungon, Tayasan, and Manjuyod. The cluster of local government units decided to form an alliance to protect their fisheries and coastal resources in Tañon Strait, a large marine protected area between the islands of Negros and Cebu.

New mascots (Including SuperMan) with Mayor Felix Sy of Manjuyod, Mayor Valente Yap, and guests at the launching last Dec. 6

Police and local government representatives sign the memorandum of understanding for the protection of municipal waters in the Batman alliance last Dec. 7

Ten years later, the conservation alliance is back with a fresh batch of superheroes: ROBin (Rangers of Bindoy), AyuRNMEn (Ayungon Rangers Network for Maritime Enforcement), VolTayS FiVe (Volunteers for Tayasan’s Sustainable Fisheries and Vibrant Enforcement), and SupERMan (Supreme Enforcement Rangers of Manjuyod). Together, they comprise the Batman E-Heros or Enforcers for Harmonized Enforcement Response, Operations, and Systems that was launched last Dec. 6 complete with costumed mascots to enliven the campaign. Manric Barillo, the newly designated executive director of BATMan alliance, said the grouping is unique in ways that go far beyond the fact that it was named after a superhero. Along with the full support of the mayors in the four municipalities, the cluster also benefits from the active support of Rare conservation fellows who conduct social marketing campaigns that are designed to inspire community action in protecting marine resources. The idea for the superheroes was hatched during the first enforcement summit of the alliance last July, with participants coming up with a “fun but serious” campaign to enhance protection activities, said Rare’s Divina Hojas-Lade.


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During the second enforcement summit last Dec. 7, law enforcers and volunteer fishers discussed plans for renewed efforts including refresher training on fishery laws, ID cards, new patrol boats, and harmonizing local ordinances on fishing gear allowed in municipal waters. They also recommended a central hotline based at the newly inaugurated BATMan alliance office in Manjuyod, to address concerns regarding tip-offs to fishery violators that hamper the operations of law enforcers. A memorandum of understanding among the four municipalities, Philippine National Police Maritime Group, Coast Guard, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, and the Provincial Government of Negros Oriental was signed at the end of the summit.

As momentum grows to save the world’s migratory wildlife, PAME remain committed to support its partner BMB By GIZ, PAME Project

22-28 October, PICC, Pasay City - The week-long Twelfth Session of the Conference of Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species and Wild Animals (CMS COP 12) which took place in Manila successfully ended with decisions on 34 species in submissions by 24 Parties from Asia, Africa, the Americas, Europe and Oceania. These include actions on Africa’s great carnivores, 10 species of vulture, and the endangered whale shark, known as the “butanding” in the Philippines. With the theme “Their future is our future” – Sustainable Development for Wildlife and People” the international conference highlighted the growing global recognition of the importance of nature to our human well-being and the multiple connections between wildlife and people. It also conveyed the message that the future of migratory wildlife is integral to our own future and that all parties have the common responsibility to act. All the agreements made at the CMS COP 12 have firmly underlined this important message. The Philippines is the first country in Asia to host the COP meeting which brought together more than 1,000 delegates and observers from 94 countries – the most attended CMS event so far. “This COP has broken all records as the biggest COP in the history of CMS, with the highest number of attendees from Parties, non-Parties and NGOs, with a record number of proposals accepted. Our hosts here in the Philippines have contributed greatly to this success!” said Dr. Bradnee Chambers, Executive Secretary of CMS.


Environment Secretary Roy A. Cimatu, expressed elation and pride in being able to host the COP12. He presented the country’s programs that contribute to the global conservation of migratory species and their habitats, and urged stronger ties among members of the CMS to achieve the convention’s goals. He also noted that the Philippines wants to build stronger ties with other members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) by establishing a network of marine protected areas (MPAs) in the region to safeguard migratory species and the habitats critical to their survival. The DENR Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB) also highlighted the important role of migratory species; “migratory animals play a critical role in our planet’s ecosystem. They act as pollinators, control pests and are a source of food and income. They are also a source of inspiration for people here in the Philippines”, said Director Mundita Lim of the DENRBMB and national focal point of the Philippines to the CMS. The IKI project Protected Area Management Enhancement (PAME) Project also contributed to the success of this event by supporting its partner BMB in conveying the important message about the CMS and the protection of biodiversity conservation. The project supported BMB in the installation of materials bearing the event’s theme and details together with photos of selected Philippine migratory species. These ads were posted in strategic locations generating public attention and admiration to these important migratory animals and to promote the historical event. During the conference, PAME and the Sulu-Sulawesi Seascape Project also showcased their work and interacted with the delegates from all over the world. “Dowey” the Asian Dowitcher mascot, a flagship migratory bird species of the Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary also entertained the delegates. Dowey was joined by three other Philippine migratory species mascot such as “Manta Ray”, “Chinese Egret” and the “Butanding-Whale shark. The DENR BMB urged everyone and its partners to help protect those species within our territory, “we will put in place the necessary measures to integrate the conservation and protection of migratory wildlife species into our development planning processes, and we will continue to engage all sectors of society in crafting these measures. We are also thankful to our development partner GIZ for supporting us in this great endeavor.” Director Lim added. In his closing message, Dr, Chambers expressed with high hopes that all Parties will work closely over the next few years to expand their role as the preeminent guardian of migratory animals across the world.

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RAMSAR Secretariat Visited PAME partner site in Negros Occidental By GIZ, PAME Project

Dr. Lewelyn Young,Senior Advisor for Asia and Oceania of the Convention on Wetlands, called the Ramsar Convention, together with Mayor Isidro Zayco, Kabanlan City led the unveiling of Ramsar Site marker for the Neg. Occidental Coastal Wetlands Conservation Area (NOCWCA) as Ramsar Site 2271 worldwide and the seventh site declared in the Philippines last October 2016. The wetlands covered the cities of Bago, Himamaylan and Kabankalan, and municipalities of Pulupandan, Valladolid, San Enrique, Pontevedra, Hinigaran, Binalbagan and Ilog The unveiling ceremony was organized by the DENR Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office in Negros Occidental and was attended by Kabankalan City Mayor Isidro Zayco, former regional directors of then DENR-Negros Island Region Al Orolfo and Livino Duran, Tui Macuata, the Paramount Chief of Qoloqoli Cokavat in labasa, Fiji and representatives from the Negros Occidental Provincial Environment Management Office. Also present were GIZ, USLS and the Philippines Biodiversity Conservation Foundation, Inc. and other PO partners. An open forum with the partner academe, fisher folk and people’s organizations and the Ramsar Secetariat also took place after the ceremony to demystify and lay the advantages of the Ramsar Site. Dr. Young assured the locals of the Ramsar Convention’s full support, along with the commitment of the Philippine Government through implementing agencies, to any future projects and endeavors. The six-year management plan of NOCWCA was also launched during the ceremony, which was received by the convention executive with optimism. “You have your management structure, you have your management plan, and now you begin the hard work of managing the site.”, Dr. Young added. The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat is an international treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands. It is also known as the Convention on Wetlands. It is named after the city of Ramsar in Iran, where the Convention was signed in 1971. Ramsar is an intergovernmental agreement to protect the wetlands, initially, as the habitats of the waterfowls covering more than 2280 sites in 169 countries.


PAME supported sites bagged 3 top awards at the Para El Mar National Marine Protected Area Awards By GIZ, PAME Project

Around 250 guests from government agencies, local government units, partners from the academe, nongovernment agencies and development partners graced this year’s Para el MAR: MPA Awards and Recognition. Now on its sixth production since Marine Protected Areas Support Network (MSN) since it was formed in 2007, they once again hosted this important event, in cooperation with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Coastal and Marine Ecosystems Management Program (CMEMP) “Agos ng Buhay”. The Para el MAR (“for the sea”) is a biennial event that showcases the country’s best performing MPAs. MSN continues to recognize best locally managed MPAs and MPA networks. This year proved to be remarkable with the introduction of a new category specific for protected areas with a marine component under the National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Act of 1992 where eight sites were chosen as finalists. Three PAME supported sites were lucky to bag the top awards under this new category namely: the Taklong Island National Marine Reserve in Guimaras province for the 1st place, the Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary in Cebu province for the 2nd place and by the Palaui Island Protected Landscape and Seascape in Cagayan province for the 3rd place. The Oriental Mindoro MPA and Law Enforcement Network also claimed the Outstanding MPA Network award. The Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park and the Batangas MPA and Bantay Dagat Network were given Special Recognition for exemplary performance and consistently promoting best practices. Best Mangrove Awards of the Zoological Society of London Philippines was also formally launched. A total of 14 locally-managed MPAs and 3 MPA networks also competed for the top prize. The Agsalin Fish Sanctuary in Gloria, Oriental Mindoro bagged the 1st place for the Outstanding Locallymanaged MPA Category followed by the Buntod Reef Marine Sanctuary in Masbate City, Masbate, and by the Mantalip Marine Reserve in Bindoy, Negros Oriental. The PAME project supported the Para El Mar event and hosted special sessions in this two-day program. Among the many PAME supported locally managed areas, the Irrawaddy Marine Protected Areas of Bago and Pulupandan in Negros Occidental, the San Mariano Crocodile Sanctuaries in Isabela, the Hinatuan Enchanted River and Underwater Caves system in Surigao del Sur, and the newest RAMSAR-

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East Asian Australasian Flyway site, the Negros Occidental Coastal Wetland Areas showcased their unique marine and coastal local conservation areas.

More than 20 MPA practitioners from 7 different MPA networks across the Philippines gathered during 3 days in October in Mindoro Occidental.

Both the MSN and DENR believe that the establishment of this kind of incentive system, together with standards and processes for the management of the coastal and marine resources, help strengthen and sustain current management efforts based on science.

The learning exchange visit gave the opportunity to the participants to visit the Mindoro Occidental Provincial MPA network, to discuss about their own current challenges, success and perspectives and bring back new ideas to their own networks.

“Para el MAR shows those who share their good practices in marine conservation and protection, from practicing more responsible fishing to ecotourism and mainstreaming social enterprises for livelihood, industries and the maritime sector, to inspire MPAs in the Philippines,” says Dr. Perry Aliño, MSN Coordinator. “It is an event for the sea, which is our life and our hope. It (the sea) helps provide us the air we breathe, the food we eat and the place we live in, our home.”

The fruitful exchanges came across with various relevant subjects relating to MPA networks such as law enforcement, funding, stakeholder’s collaboration and management plans. To continue the exchanges, participants have even decided to create a Facebook group page, showing the adhesion to wider networks initiative to improve the efficiency of their own MPA networks.

The DENR continue to commend and welcome this noble effort of the University of the Philippines thru the MSN, “we at the DENR will continue our support to these activities that recognize the work of our local and national MPA managers and this will be sustained thru the Agos ng Buhay Program or CMEMP. We congratulate all the winners on all categories”, said DENR-BMB Director Mundita Lim. The DENR Biodiversity Resources Information Network Group (BRING) – HoPE (Hub of People and Environment) and the DOST funded BRING (Biodiversity Research and Information Network Group) – HoME (Hub of Marine Ecosystems), a newly formed network group that will promote management, research and other collaborative efforts on marine biodiversity in the Philippines through information integration, increased collaboration/partnerships among key players and enhancing marine biodiversity research and conservation skills were also launched in the event. Side events and MSN work exhibits were also among the highlights for this year.

MPA networks in the Philippines: a learning exchange to sustain GIZ PAME achievements By GIZ, PAME Project

PAME Project evaluation reported closing success to DENR By GIZ, PAME Project

The PAME Project presented its final Project Evaluation with the DENR to report on the achievements and lessons learned throughout its five years of implementation. Mr. Ed Quitoriano and Mr. Thomas Jenisch presented the project’s significant accomplishments. DENR FASPS Director Edwin Domingo, DENR Policy and Planning Service Director Ma. Lourdes Ferrer, and DENR IV-B Director Natividad Bernardino were among those in attendance during the presentation. In his opening remarks, PAME Principal Advisor Berthold Schirm expressed the utmost pride in the accomplishments. He noted the unique nature of the project worldwide as being the only conservation project that targeted a large number of sites all at once – that is 160 Protected Areas (PAs), attempting to deliver a large scale effect within a short amount of time. The evaluation affirmed PAME’s overwhelming attainment of its respective project outcomes. Among its technical legacies was a 100% achievement of four


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of its five Outcomes. This translates to a significant increase on management effectiveness scores of 64 existing national PAs and the establishment of 56 new PAs through local ordinances. As of this writing, over 44 other proposed PAs are already being considered by local legislative councils. PAME also successfully conducted the largest systematic capacity development of DENR PA staff, since the passage of the NIPAS Act in 1992. Over 17,000 participants from DENR-BMB, DENR regional offices, PENROs, CENROS, local government and PA management partners, including academe and volunteer law enforcers, were trained on significant PA management programs. Moreover, 94% of the training participants sampled attested to the trainings’ added value to their regular work, exceeding PAME’s minimum target of 70%. The project, therefore, made great contributions to the Philippine Development Plan’s (PDP) target by increasing the number of PAs under effective management, providing support to 1.3 million hectares for existing national terrestrial PAs (65% of PDP’s 2 million hectare target) and 0.3 million hectares for existing national marine PAs (9% of PDP’s 3.4 million hectare target). Meanwhile, the 56 new PAs established span 170,000 hectares, more than half of the PDP’s 300,000 hectare-target.

Publications UN Adaptation Report 2017

Gap

UNEP has been publishing an Emissions Gap Report since 2010 which quantifies the gap in ambition to stay below 2°Celsius. In 2017, for the third time, UNEP also published an Adaptation Gap Report. The Report explores how progress towards the global goal on adaptation can be assessed

PANORAMA website The PANORAMA web platform continues to evolve, with new features being added continuously to improve user experience. Let us introduce a few: You can now save solutions and building blocks to your favorites. Submitting a solution has become much easier with the re-designed, stepby-step entry template. Soon, solutions will appear in all thematic portals for which they are relevant

More achievements will be detailed in PAME’s coming December report entitled “Protected Area Management Enhancement in the Philippines 2012-2017: Protecting Key Biodiversity Areas through Better Management and Establishment of New Protected Areas”.

The SupportCCC II Project would like to express its gratitude to the implementing organizations of BMUB-IKI supported projects in the country for their continued support to come up with this quarterly newsletter. Special thanks goes to the following contributors/authors from the various projects: o o o o o o o o o o o

Ms. Katharina Hartmann, RENAC Ms. Pamela Bianca Luber, WWF Ms. Val Bugnot, ICLEI Ms. Angelique F. Ogena, BIOFIN Mr. Paolo Roberto Domondon, RARE Ms. Lena Kern, GIZ Ms. Hyacinth Magat, GIZ Ms. Frances Mara Mendoza, GIZ Ms. Agulay, Opalyn GIZ Ms. Bianca Gutierrez, GIZ Ms. Dolores Nuevas, GIZ


Tool for Assessing Adaptation in the NDCs (TAAN) A knowledge platform that aims to provide you with an overview of, and detailed information on, adaptation components of (I)NDCs. It allows you to explore the content of, and the differences between, various (I)NDC adaptation components, to compare measures planned and taken by different countries, and to access key statistics around (I)NDCs’ adaptation component.

GIZ Vulnerability Sourcebook The GIZ Vulnerability Sourcebook (2014) offers a conceptual framework and step-by-step guidelines for standardized assessments of vulnerability to climate change. The Risk Supplement to the Vulnerability Sourcebook introduces the IPCC AR5 risk concept and provides guidelines on how to conduct risk assessments using the Vulnerability Sourcebook’s approach.

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