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Summary of "Getting a Grip… on Climate Change in the Philippines" (Extended Technical Report)

Core Content

This document is an Extended Technical Report on the Philippine Climate Public Expenditure and Institutional Review (CPEIR), focusing on the country's efforts to address climate change through policy, institutional frameworks, and public financial management. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the current state of climate change planning, implementation, and financing at both national and local levels.

Main Challenges and Opportunities

Climate Change Impacts

• The Philippines is highly vulnerable to climate change due to its geographic location and socio-economic conditions.
• Physical exposure to climate change includes increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events such as typhoons, floods, and droughts.
• Non-climatic factors such as poverty, urbanization, and weak infrastructure exacerbate climate vulnerability.

Climate Vulnerability

• The country's vulnerability is widespread, affecting various sectors including agriculture, water, ecosystems, and human security.
• Social and economic impacts include displacement, loss of livelihood, and increased disaster risk.

Opportunities

• There are opportunities to build climate resilience and transition to a low-carbon economy.
• Adaptation and mitigation efforts can yield co-benefits, such as improved agricultural productivity and reduced disaster risk.

Climate Change Policy and Institutional Framework

Policy Review

• The Philippines has one of the few comprehensive climate change policies in the world, including the National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP) 2011-2028.
• The Climate Change and DRRM Frameworks show convergence in goals and actions.
• Sectoral and local policies need better alignment with the NCCAP to ensure effective implementation.

Institutional Review

• The Climate Change Commission (CCC) plays a central role in coordinating climate change efforts.
• The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) is involved in disaster risk reduction, which is closely linked to climate adaptation.
• There is a need for joint and consistent strategic directions across climate institutions.
• Vertical and horizontal institutional coordination is lacking, hindering the effective execution of the climate agenda.

Public Expenditure and Financial Management

National Level

• Climate appropriations are classified into adaptation and mitigation, with adaptation being more prevalent.
• Adaptation Appropriations are concentrated in the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), and Department of Agriculture (DA).
• Mitigation Appropriations are rising rapidly, especially in DENR, DA, and Department of Energy (DOE).
• The National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP) is the main reference for climate appropriations.
• KRA-5 (Key Results Area 5) has undergone several revisions, and its alignment with the NCCAP is partial.
• MDB Climate Finance Methodology suggests that current climate appropriations may be underestimated.
• Climate Appropriations by Department have grown faster than total department budgets, indicating a rising focus on climate issues.

Subnational Level

• Local Government Units (LGUs) are empowered to act on climate change but lack adequate capacity and resources.
• Mainstreaming Climate Change into local comprehensive land use plans (CLUP) and development plans (CDP) is being implemented in some provinces, such as Albay and Makati City.
• Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund (LDRRMF) is the primary source of support for climate change adaptation (CCA) at the local level.
• Bottom-Up Budgeting (BUB) and People's Survival Fund (PSF) are new mechanisms that can enhance local climate finance.

Public Financial Management Issues

• Budget execution remains a challenge, with utilization rates of climate funds being low in some cases.
• There is a need for greater transparency and accountability in the budget process to improve the efficiency of climate finance.
• Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) systems are fragmented and underutilized, leading to inconsistent reporting and limited impact assessment.
• Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) play an important role in holding the government accountable and increasing pressure for continued reform.

Recommendations and Strategic Action Plan

Pillar 1: Strengthening the Planning, Execution, and Financing Framework

• Objective 1.1: Strengthen the budget planning and execution framework for managing climate programs.
• Objective 1.2: Align plans and strengthen implementation to achieve climate change goals.
• Objective 1.3: Rationalize and harmonize climate financing instruments to ensure coherence and efficiency.

Pillar 2: Enhancing Leadership and Accountability through Monitoring, Evaluation, and Review

• Objective 2.1: Enhance the role of the CCC in reviewing and communicating climate change performance.
• Objective 2.2: Strengthen coordination between the CCC and other oversight agencies and departments.
• Objective 2.3: Strengthen monitoring at both the national and local levels to ensure effective implementation.

Pillar 3: Building Capacity and Managing Change

• Objective 3.1: Build skills and knowledge on climate change across government levels.
• Objective 3.2: Raise public awareness of climate change to support broader engagement and participation.

Key Findings and Strategic Action Plan

• Climate Appropriations are unevenly distributed across sectors and agencies.
• Mitigation efforts are growing faster than adaptation, suggesting a shift in focus.
• Local governments need more support and capacity building to implement climate change policies effectively.
• Coordination and convergence between climate and disaster risk reduction (DRRM) policies are essential for integrated planning.
• The Strategic Action Plan outlines a three-year roadmap for improving climate finance and institutional coordination.

Conclusion

The report highlights the urgent need for a more integrated, coordinated, and transparent approach to climate change planning and implementation in the Philippines. It emphasizes the importance of strengthening institutional frameworks, aligning policies at all levels, and improving public financial management to ensure effective and sustainable climate action.