Presidential Task Force on Climate Change

Climate Change:The Philippine ResponsePresidential Task Force on Climate ChangePresentation of Framework & StructureLegazpi City, Albay22 October 2007

Presidential Task Force on Climate ChangeThe science is clear and convincing, but we need to ask:How will climate change impact the Philippines?

How should we address the problem?

Philippines is highly vulnerable to the effects of climate change.

Presidential Task Force on Climate Change

Administrative Order 171Presidential Task Force on Climate ChangePresidential Task Force on Climate Change

Guiding principles of the Task Force

1. Align with the global agenda 2. Involve community through holistic strategy3. Synchronize efforts across disciplines, agencies and sectors 4. Emphasize local efforts and interventions

Presidential Task Force on Climate Change

Presidential Task Force on Climate Change

MitigationAdaptation

Presidential Task Force on Climate ChangeThe Mitigation Imperative

Presidential Task Force on Climate ChangeThe Mitigation ImperativeWe have to do our share as part of global community through, (e.g.)Climate-friendly energy supply mixPolicy incentives for renewable energyDiverse interventions in:Energy GenerationEnergy EfficiencyTransport/consumer behavior

Address vulnerabilities of specific sectors and areas.Focus on disaster-prone settlements, high-risk population centers, and food production areas.Adaptation Response GuidelinesPresidential Task Force on Climate Change

MitigationAdaptationFinancial ResourcesTechnology Solutions

Financing InterventionsSearch for financing mechanisms in support of local and sectoral initiatives.ODA fundsMarket-based incentivesSubsidies targeted at lowering costs for power generation using solar, wind and other clean technologiesInnovative lending schemesPresidential Task Force on Climate Change

Mitigation: climate-friendly technologies for low-carbon infrastructure for energy, agriculture, industry, transportation and settlements.Task Force to facilitate transfer of technology through bilateral, multilateral and regional agreements.Technology SolutionsAdaptation: introduce new methods of technologiesPresidential Task Force on Climate Change

MitigationAdaptationFinancial ResourcesTechnology SolutionsSocial Mobilizationand Advocacy

Social MobilizationVarious stakeholders such as:Home and Office BuildersLocal Government OfficialsCar ManufacturersMall OwnersAppliance MakersAcademeOthersCreate critical mass of climate change advocates who can make a difference!Presidential Task Force on Climate Change

MitigationAdaptationFinancial ResourcesTechnology SolutionsSocial Mobilizationand AdvocacyEffective Governance of CC ResponsePro-Action andCooperation AmongDiverse StakeholdersLifestyle ChangesHighlighting Urgency of International Action on Mitigation Commitments

Task ForceOrganizational ChartPresidential Task Force on Climate Change

Climate Change:The Philippine ResponseStrategic Framework and Action Plan Version 1Presidential Task Force on Climate Change