ICSC and DLSU-JRIG Partner to Boost Climate Finance Utilization in the Philippines
The Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC), represented by Executive Director Angelo Kairos Dela Cruz, and the De La Salle University Jesse M. Robredo Institute of Governance (DLSU-JRIG), represented by DLSU Vice President for Research and Innovation Dr. Raymond R. Tan, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the De La Salle University Manila on Tuesday, May 27, affirming their commitment to ensure the effective utilization of climate finance. “This is more than forging a partnership, it’s a testament to our shared commitment of advancing inclusive climate resilience and sustainable development at all levels of governance,” says DLSU-JRIG [...]
Lighting the Way: Renewable Energy in Eastern Visayas
by Sophia Kaye Fernandez Editor’s Note: Sophia is currently a Communications Officer for Media and Events at the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities, stationed at the organization’s Eastern Visayas office. We are usually taught to be afraid of the dark. But for me, it was something I grew up expecting. Blackouts were a constant during my childhood, like an unwanted but inevitable guest. The glow of the kerosene lamps illuminated some holidays, and our shadows entertained us when the world seemingly paused and was eerily silent. There were no LED string lights, loud singing from [...]
Information session takes stock of CSO’s role in climate and disaster risk financing
MAKATI CITY, Philippines— Representatives from civil society organizations (CSOs), non-government organizations (NGOs), and government agencies convened in an information session on the Global Shield against Climate Risks to highlight the critical role of CSOs in climate and disaster financing in the Philippines on April 14, 2025. The session was organized by the Global Shield Secretariat, Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC), and Start Network, co-organized and with the support from Philippine Department of Finance (DOF). The session provided a deep dive on the Global Shield against Climate Risks, a joint initiative of the Vulnerable 20 Group of Finance [...]
Creating Change Means Taking Up Space
by Christiane Oriana, Energy Communications Officer Editor’s Note: Tien Oriana is the Energy Communications Officer of ICSC. The organization was one of the official partners of the 35th League of Local Planning and Development Coordinators of the Philippines Inc. (LLPDCPI) National Convention, held February 24 to 28, 2025 at the People’s Center and Library in Tacloban City, Leyte. Tien was among Communications Team members who provided on-site support during the Convention. Do you remember the very first time you entered a room that eventually became your everyday? Before you memorized everything and expertly navigated the room [...]
ICSC, NCMF collaborate to strengthen climate resilience of Muslim Filipino communities
The Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) and the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) made significant strides towards a collaborative effort aimed at enhancing climate resilience and advocating for fair climate policy within the Muslim Filipino communities. The organizations formalized a partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the NCMF Central Office in Quezon City on August 8, 2024. This highlights the urgent need for multi-stakeholder collaboration, in light of the devastating effects of climate change felt by vulnerable Filipino communities. Learn more about the collaboration of ICSC and NCMF here. Photo (c) Sanafe Marcelo/ICSC ### [...]