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