Environment
CIF 2023: Cultivating conducive conditions for climate investments
November 28 2023, 8:05 pm
MANILA – Key stakeholders from the public and private sectors have sought to establish conducive conditions for climate-related investments aligned with national policies and sectoral needs. During the Climate Investment Forum (CIF) 2023 at Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria on Nov. 20, the… Read More
Ilocos provinces to experience dry condition, spell in December
November 23 2023, 7:02 pm
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – The provinces of Pangasinan, La Union and Ilocos Sur are set to experience dry spell in December, while Ilocos Norte will have dry condition due to the ongoing El Niño phenomenon. Areas under dry condition experience below normal rainfall for two consecutive months while… Read More
Addressing climate change demands prompt concerted action – DA chief
November 23 2023, 4:59 pm
MANILA – Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Liu Laurel Jr. has emphasized the need to work together to address climate change and its impacts, particularly on the agricultural sector. Laurel made this remark during the kickoff of the 16th Annual Global Warming and Climate Change… Read More
CCC Week 2023 kicks off with commitment to net zero carbon dioxide
November 20 2023, 4:14 pm Updated on November 23, 2023, 3:38 pm
PAETE, Laguna – The Climate Change Commission (CCC) began the commemoration of the 16th Annual Global Warming and Climate Change Consciousness Week 2023 (CCC Week 2023) with a tree planting and growing activity dubbed “Net Zero Challenge” at the Caliraya-Lumot Watershed in Paete, Laguna on… Read More
DENR launches search for most improved estero in Metro Manila
November 17 2023, 8:49 am
MANILA – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is searching for the most improved and cleanest estero or waterway in Metro Manila for 2023. In a press conference on Thursday, the DENR - National Capital Region (NCR) released the updated guidelines and the criteria for… Read More
CCC, UN Women, UNEP collaborate to bolster women's climate resilience
November 15 2023, 2:26 pm
MANILA – The Climate Change Commission (CCC), UN Women, and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) have affirmed their shared commitment to further strengthen women in the Philippines in climate change representation, adaptation and mitigation, and climate-resilient livelihood… Read More
1 in 3 children worldwide exposed to life-threatening water scarcity
November 14 2023, 3:20 pm
UNITED NATIONS – One in three children worldwide lives in areas exposed to high or very high water scarcity, according to a UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) report released on Monday. "The double burden of dwindling water availability and inadequate drinking water and sanitation services is… Read More
Nature-based solutions key to addressing climate action gap by 2030
November 13 2023, 9:47 pm
MANILA – The Climate Change Commission (CCC) has underscored the importance of enhancing collaboration on nature-based solutions to address the climate action gap. During the Pre-COP28 event “Accelerating Collaboration on Nature to Close the Climate Action Gap to 2030” in Abu Dhabi, United… Read More
Baguio students push for Mondays as Earth Day
November 8 2023, 9:49 pm
BAGUIO CITY – Students of Saint Louis University are proposing to make every Monday as “Earth Day” in the campus, where various initiatives geared towards protecting the environment will be undertaken. Aileen Refuerzo, city chief information here, on Wednesday shared that the SLU students… Read More
PH, Korean students unite to promote environmental conservation
October 30 2023, 10:53 am
MANILA – Filipino and South Korean university students shared best practices in raising awareness on global environmental issues. During a global environment forum in Quezon City on Sunday, 300 Filipino students and 500 South Korean students also pledged to do small acts that would help mitigate… Read More
DENR project to ensure Palawan islanders' access to potable water
October 27 2023, 7:16 pm
PUERTO PRINCESA, Palawan – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is poised to launch a comprehensive water management project in the municipality of Kalayaan, located 520 kilometers northwest of this city, to ensure proper sanitation and residents’ constant access to… Read More
CCC lauds approval of 5 projects for local climate change adaptation
October 26 2023, 7:10 pm
MANILA – The Climate Change Commission (CCC) lauded the approval of projects geared toward increasing the adaptive capacity of local government units (LGUs) through climate change adaptation by the People’s Survival Fund (PSF) Board. In its 20th meeting held on Oct. 23, the PSF Board approved… Read More
Chinese firm to build 2 solar projects in Luzon
October 26 2023, 10:47 am
MANILA – As the Philippines accelerates the realization of the green energy goal, two more solar projects will be constructed by a Chinese firm in Luzon. In a news release Wednesday, China Energy Engineering Group Co., Ltd. (Energy China) said it signed eight cooperation deals, including general… Read More
CCC, UST seal partnership to drive climate innovation, sustainability
October 25 2023, 6:03 pm
MANILA – The Climate Change Commission (CCC) and the University of Santo Tomas (UST) have officially signed a cooperation agreement, solidifying their commitment to advancing climate innovation and sustainability in the country. As the lead government agency mandated to coordinate and monitor… Read More
CCC cites civil society groups’ role in climate change mitigation
October 19 2023, 9:15 pm
MANILA – The Climate Change Commission (CCC) has underscored the crucial role of collaboration with civil society organizations (CSOs) in pursuing climate action, particularly in resilience-building efforts. “Our gathering today marks an initial step towards our partnership to further… Read More
Cebu business sector plots compliance with plastic waste law
October 17 2023, 7:17 pm
CEBU CITY – Local government units (LGUs) in Cebu are assured of help from the business community in complying with the law requiring companies to manage their plastic packaging waste by assisting them in drafting ordinances. In a forum Tuesday, Engr. John Roy Kyamko, chief of the Environmental… Read More
AsPac meet 2024 exhibits PH role as leader in fight vs. climate crisis
October 15 2023, 1:24 pm
MANILA – The Climate Change Commission (CCC) supports the Philippines in its role as the host country for the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) in 2024. The conference was launched in Pasay City on Saturday, coinciding with the International Day for… Read More
Sipalay’s women-led beach cleanup makes global ‘green’ stories list
October 11 2023, 9:00 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The sustainability efforts of Sipalay City -- a top tourist destination in Negros Occidental -- for a clean shoreline has been recognized as among the Green Destinations Top 100 Stories for 2023 during Tuesday’s unveiling ceremony in Tallin, Estonia. Its good practice story,… Read More
PH, Qatar vow to work closely to mitigate climate change
October 9 2023, 1:46 pm Updated on October 9, 2023, 1:49 pm
MANILA – The Philippines and the State of Qatar have pledged to leverage each other's strengths and expertise in building the skills and capacities of key stakeholders, including local communities, to adapt to and mitigate climate change and its impacts. Climate Change Commission (CCC) Vice… Read More
CCC partners with JICA to boost PH’s climate change actions
October 6 2023, 9:48 pm
MANILA – The Climate Change Commission (CCC) has partnered with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to further enhance the country’s climate change initiatives and programs. The CCC and JICA formalized this collaboration through the signing of a Letter of Understanding (LOU) on… Read More
