Policies to address ecological impact of RE urged [Philstar]

2024-02-05T04:32:16+08:0029 Jan 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

by Richmond Mercurio | January 28, 2024 | Published by Philippine Star | READ THE STORY HERE MANILA, Philippines — A group of international and Philippine-based think tanks and civil society organizations is calling for stronger collaboration across the renewable energy sector to integrate policies and practices that will allow the sector to [...]

Barbados appointed as new presidency of Climate Vulnerable Forum

2023-12-05T20:48:43+08:0005 Dec 2023|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

CVF move towards independence marks strong political will to advance ambitious climate action, ICSC stated DUBAI, December 5, 2023 – The Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF), a group of 68 member countries highly vulnerable to climate change impacts, has announced Barbados to be its next presidency starting mid-2024 at the World Climate Action Summit on Transforming [...]

Industry leaders call for renewable energy hybridization in the country’s energy transition

2023-12-02T09:13:49+08:0001 Dec 2023|Tags: , , , , , , |

QUEZON CITY, December 1, 2023 - Leaders in the Philippine energy sector emphasized the pivotal role of renewable energy (RE) hybridization in steering the country’s energy transition agenda during the REalize 2023: Enabling the Just Energy Transition towards Inclusive, Resilient, and Sustainable Development conference held in Makati City on November 28. These leaders stressed the [...]

ICSC, World Vision collaborate on climate finance proposal supporting water resilience

2023-12-02T07:02:46+08:0030 Nov 2023|Tags: , , , , , |

QUEZON CITY, November 30, 2023 – The Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) and World Vision Development Foundation, Inc. (WVDF) have partnered to collaborate on a local simplified approval process (SAP) proposal for submission to the Green Climate Fund (GCF).  The proposal, which is currently in development, will aim to support water resources [...]

ICSC: PSF selection should be transparent, fair, and equitable

2023-11-22T16:55:18+08:0022 Nov 2023|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

QUEZON CITY, November 22, 2023 – The Board of the People’s Survival Fund (PSF), chaired by the Department of Finance (DOF), approved five climate change adaptation projects endorsed by the Climate Change Commission (CCC) last October 23, amounting to a total of PHP 540.3 million.  In the 20th meeting of the PSF Board, the Development [...]

ICSC calls for urgency, accountability in the delivery of climate finance pledges

2023-10-18T13:41:58+08:0006 Oct 2023|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Echoing the call of the Vulnerable 20 Group (V20 Group) of Finance Ministers, Manila-based think tank Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) calls upon leaders of developed nations to fulfill their obligations to climate-vulnerable countries and deliver climate finance pledges with utmost urgency as the Green Climate Fund (GCF) undergoes its second replenishment.   

Eastern Visayas local gov’ts, civil society lead in climate action, biodiversity conservation

2023-08-09T15:47:28+08:0028 Jul 2023|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Paranas, along with Guiuan and Salcedo in Eastern Samar, are the bioregions of the Multi-Actor Partnership on Enhanced Local Climate Action (MAP-ELCA) project of the Manila-based think tank Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC), which was launched in Tacloban City today. 

Multi-sector group to be set up to boost financial protection from disaster risks [BusinessWorld]

2023-02-23T12:25:51+08:0023 Feb 2023|Tags: , , , , , , |

A HOUSE panel approved on Wednesday a resolution creating a multisectoral group that will enhance the country’s financial protection against climate and disaster risks, especially for the most vulnerable sectors. Bohol Rep. Edgar M. Chatto, author of House Resolution No. 213, told the climate change committee that the Philippines must boost its climate and disaster risk financing and insurance (CDRFI) mechanisms to provide social protection to communities that suffer the most from the impact of extreme weather patterns.

‘Climate action must be anchored on resilient development’ [Radyo Pilipinas]

2023-02-13T16:12:19+08:0010 Feb 2023|Tags: , , , , |

In an interview with Radyo Pilipinas, a station owned and operated by the Philippine Broadcasting Service, Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) incoming executive director Angelo Kairos Dela Cruz talked about the work of ICSC in advancing fair climate policy and low carbon development in local, national, and international arenas last February 10, 2023.

Top emitters urged to provide concrete climate action despite G20 leaders reaffirming 1.5C goal [ABS-CBN News]

2022-11-21T16:49:36+08:0017 Nov 2022|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

The G20 Media Center was set abuzz as members of the information desk announced the joint communique is ready for public view. A draft communique seen by some the night before showed that G20 leaders will close their summit in Indonesia this week with a strongly worded statement against Russia’s aggression in Ukraine. But climate advocates have been waiting on bated breath as there were fears major economy leaders are backtracking on their pledge to limit global warming to 1.5C.

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