DOWNLOAD PDF National Assessment of the Enabling Framework Conditions for Urban Climate Finance in the Philippines The National Assessment of Enabling Framework Conditions (EFCs) for Subnational Climate Finance Tool (National Assessment Tool hereafter) is a diagnostic instrument that aims to assess the enabling environment for mobilizing climate finance at the subnational level. Its findings are based on four dimensions: (i) climate policy, (ii) budget and finance, (iii) climate data, and (iv) vertical and horizontal coordination. Through these dimensions, the tool aims to help national and local governments identify gaps, challenges, and recommendations towards strengthening access and [...]

DOWNLOAD PDF Assessing Antipolo City’s Enabling Framework Conditions for Subnational Climate Finance This report assesses Antipolo City’s capacity to access climate finance and implement effective urban climate action through an evaluation of key dimensions, including climate policy, budget and finance, climate data management, and vertical and horizontal coordination. The assessment identifies strengths and gaps in the city’s approach to climate mitigation and adaptation, offering recommendations for enhancing resilience, improving financial mechanisms, and strengthening coordination with national and international partners.

DOWNLOAD PDF Assessing Tagbilaran City’s Enabling Framework Conditions for Subnational Climate Finance Climate finance is essential at national and local levels, particularly in vulnerable countries like the Philippines, where urban areas face challenges in accessing and managing climate finance due to limited institutional capacity and regulatory issues. The Urban-Act Project, led by the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) in partnership with the German Development Cooperation, Clean Air Asia, and the Department of the Interior and Local Government, aims to improve urban climate finance conditions in cities across Asia, including the Philippines. It uses the [...]

DOWNLOAD PDF Enabling Conditions for Subnational Climate Finance: The Case of Bacolod City, Philippines This report presents the findings from our scoping study and pilot application of the Cities Climate Finance Leadership Alliance/ Integrated Urban Climate Action for Low-Carbon and Resilient Cities (Urban-Act) Subnational Assessment Tool in Bacolod City. It evaluates the enabling framework conditions (EFCs) necessary to advance the city’s climate finance initiatives. These EFCs are a key element of Urban-Act’s efforts to strengthen these conditions and enhance the city’s ability to proactively address climate change challenges rather than merely reacting to them. [...]