In Memoriam: Amelia Dulce D. Supetran
ICSC shares in mourning the loss of Ms. Amelia Dulce “Baby” Supetran, a staunch climate advocate and climate management expert whose work has been invaluable to the Philippine climate arena. ICSC’s Climate Science Advisor, Lourdes Tibig, who worked closely with Ms. Supetran, shares a few words: “Ms. Baby Supetran [...]
Building livable cities together: Southeast Asia Mobility Awards 2024 launched to promote sustainable transport
The Clean Mobility Collective Southeast Asia (CMC-SEA) announced the launch of the Southeast Asia Mobility Awards (SEAMA) 2024, an initiative that aims to recognize cities across the region for their excellence in creating sustainable, inclusive, and commuter-friendly urban mobility systems, on December 9 , 2024. SEAMA 2024 is a [...]
Maginhawa community unites for more cyclable and walkable roads
QUEZON CITY, 2 December 2024 – Dubbed the arts and food hub of Quezon City, Maginhawa Street also became a center of solidarity and cooperation as community members, local businesses, advocacy groups, youth, and private individuals joined together in establishing shared spaces for cyclists and pedestrians through artistic installations. [...]
ICSC grants 2024 Jaime Espina Klima Correspondents Fellowship to 10 teams
QUEZON CITY, 25 November 2024 – Ten teams composed of journalists and visual storytellers from across the Philippines have been selected as Fellows for the second batch of the Jaime Espina Klima Correspondents Fellowship. These Fellows will produce compelling stories that highlight the challenges and opportunities of the country’s [...]
Climate finance accountability needed from both donor and recipient countries – experts at COP29
BAKU, 22 November 2024 –– The 29th Conference of Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) concludes today, and as negotiations progressed to agree on a New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) on Climate Finance in the past two weeks, experts from civil society from the [...]
Dela Cruz: “Climate finance ensures countries survive, and thrive with their dignity intact”
In the beginning of the 29th Conference of Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), ICSC Executive Director Angelo Kairos dela Cruz was featured in the November 14 broadcast of Dateline Philippines on the ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC), highlighting how climate finance can help ensure [...]
Mobility Awards: Bicycle Count Results Show Rising Demand for Safer Cycling Infrastructure
Cyclists counted up by 7.2% compared to last year QUEZON CITY, November 13, 2024 – The 2024 Bilang Siklista (citizen bicycle count) recorded 271,555 cyclists across 138 locations in 17 cities and one municipality in the Philippines. Conducted by 1,269 volunteers in partnership with local governments shows [...]
Philippine cities need improved monitoring and evaluation tools for Climate Finance accountability – experts
The recent Roundtable Discussion on Urban Climate Finance, held in Quezon City was organized under the Integrated Urban Climate Action for Low-Carbon and Resilient Cities (Urban-Act) Project, a regional initiative led by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. In the Philippines, the Institute for Climate and Sustainable [...]
2 eastern visayas towns power municipal buildings with solar [Daily Tribune]
by Elmer Recuerdo | October 16, 2024 | Published by Daily Tribune | READ THE STORY HERE Amid rising electricity costs and worsening power instability, the towns of Guiuan in Eastern Samar and Paranas in Samar have turned to solar energy to power their municipal buildings. Both [...]
ICSC partners with LGUs to solarize municipal buildings
TACLOBAN CITY, October 15, 2024—The Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) signed memorandums of agreement (MOAs) with the local governments of Guiuan, Eastern Samar and Paranas, Samar for the installation of rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems for their respective municipal buildings earlier this month. At the official MOA-signing [...]
ICSC concludes term as PSF Board NGO rep, congratulates new representatives
The Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) congratulates the newly appointed representatives to the Board of the Peoples’ Survival Fund (PSF), whose selection was announced earlier this month. As we conclude our term as the NGO representative to the Board, we extend our deepest gratitude to the Department [...]
ICSC reopens climate and energy story grant for Filipino journalists
QUEZON CITY, October 8, 2024 – The Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) is now accepting applications for the Jaime Espina Klima Correspondents Fellowship this 2024. ICSC is a Philippine-based non-government organization advocating fair climate policy and low carbon, climate-resilient development. Now in its second round, this Fellowship [...]
Civil society groups discuss strategies to promote inclusive and sustainable mobility in Southeast Asia
Representatives from non-government organizations, civil society, social enterprises, and coalitions in Southeast Asia talked about transportation challenges experienced by cities across the region and tackled ways to promote safe, inclusive, and sustainable mobility. Following their first gathering in Chiang Mai, Thailand last year, the Clean Mobility Collective (CMC) Southeast [...]
240 hours, countless lessons: Lhean’s personal insights as an intern at ICSC’s RE-Charge Pilipinas
by Lhean Tabuyan Lhean E. Tabuyan is a third-year Electrical Engineering Student from the Eastern Visayas State University, who recently completed his internship with the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities - RE-Charge Pilipinas team in Tacloban City. I am very thankful to ICSC’s RE-Charge Pilipinas (RCP) [...]
Re-Charging Communities: A journey of Mark as an ICSC intern
by Mark Justin Antiquera Francis Carl O. Villalino is a third-year Electrical Engineering Student from the Eastern Visayas State University, who recently completed his internship with the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities - RE-Charge Pilipinas team in Tacloban City. As a student with no prior [...]
From Papers to Panels: Francis’ Hands-On learning with ICSC’s RE-Charge Pilipinas
by Francis Carl Villalino Francis Carl O. Villalino is a third-year Electrical Engineering Student from the Eastern Visayas State University, who recently completed his internship with the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities - RE-Charge Pilipinas team in Tacloban City. When I began my internship at [...]
ICSC expresses support for Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Chair Atty. Monalisa Dimalanta
The Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) expresses deep concern over the circumstances surrounding the charges against Atty. Monalisa Dimalanta, Chairperson of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC). The Institute believes, after careful deliberation, that this development is a regression to the whole sector, which is being re-shaped significantly [...]
Group asks gov’t to lower energy prices, hike supply [Manila Standard]
by Alena Mae S. Flores | August 27, 2024| Published by Manila Standard | READ THE STORY HERE The Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC), a Philippine-based energy think tank, urged the government to address high electricity costs as the country prepares to become an upper-middle-income [...]
Is coal still king? Pressure mounts on lifting of moratorium on coal-fired plants
by Pedro H. Maniego Jr. | Published by the Philippine Daily Inquirer | August 23, 2024 | READ THE FULL ARTICLE The call to lift the moratorium on new coal-fired power plants in the Philippines has intensified recently. Proponents argue that coal is the most affordable and [...]
Government, civil society tackle unlocking finance for urban climate action
Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities PRESS RELEASE PASIG CITY, August 15, 2024 – Officials from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Finance (DOF), Department of Budget and Management (DBM), and representatives from government agencies and civil society discussed the importance of unlocking [...]