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 [...]
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 ### [...]
Policies to address ecological impact of RE urged [Philstar]
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 respond responsibly to its ecological and social impacts. The Responsible Energy Initiative (REI) Philippines said not attending to emerging risks in utility-scale renewable energy value chains may likely slow down the energy transition in the country. REI Philippines, a multi-year program designed as a [...]