ICSC, CLIMBS forge partnership to expand CDRFI, climate resilience, and energy transition work to local communities
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, MISAMIS ORIENTAL, 31 July 2026 – Recognizing the crucial role of the private sector in advancing Climate and Disaster Risk Finance and Insurance (CDRFI) in the Philippines, the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with CLIMBS Life and General Insurance Cooperative (CLIMBS), reaffirming their shared commitment in making climate risk financing and insurance mechanisms more accessible to local communities on 29 July, in Cagayan de Oro City. “As climate-related disasters become more frequent and severe, the need for accessible and inclusive financial protection has never been greater. At the [...]
Local governments to lead the renewable energy transition in the Philippines, ASEAN
DOWNLOAD PDF Local government units in the Philippines are leading their respective energy transition efforts by adopting renewable energy (RE) – this is the highlight of the second installment of the Philippine Energy Transition Dialogue 2025, held December 3-4, in Quezon City. With the theme “Localizing the Energy Transition: Ensuring Energy Security and Resilience through Renewable Development,” over 120 representatives from national government agencies, local government units (LGUs), and civil society organizations gathered to discuss the potentials and urgency of localized energy transition efforts, emphasizing how deploying RE is equitable, resilient, and economically beneficial for communities across the [...]
Philippine Energy Transition Dialogue 2025: A collective call to accelerate the shift to clean, affordable, and secure energy in the country
Policymakers, national and local government officials, industry leaders, energy experts, and civil society organizations affirmed their collective commitment to accelerate the shift to clean, affordable, and secure energy in the country during the Philippine Energy Transition Dialogue 2025, held September 3-4 in Makati City. Delivering the keynote address on behalf of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Sharon Garin echoed the President’s vision and call for action in navigating the opportunities and challenges of the country’s energy transition. “By shifting to renewable energy (RE) sources such as solar, wind, and hydropower, we can aim for a [...]