ICSC and DLSU-JRIG to redesign local climate finance tracking toolkit
The Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC), together with the De La Salle University Jesse M. Robredo Institute for Governance (DLSU-JRIG) held an inception workshop on June 30, 2025 at the De La Salle University Manila, Philippines, to redesign the Climate Finance Accountability Initiative (CFAI) local tracking toolkit. CFAI, which originated from the 2015 Adaptation Finance Accountability Initiative (AFAI), provides an independent review of climate finance flows for adaptation and mitigation initiatives for developing countries. It also highlights an overview of climate-related finance data from 2010 to 2022. Through this workshop, ICSC and DLSU-JRIG established the foundation for [...]
ICSC is PH-OGP’s Environment and Climate NGO representative for 2023-2027
The Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities was elected as the Environment and Climate NGO Sector Representative of the Philippine Open Government Partnership’s (PH-OGP) Steering Committee from 2023-2027. PH-OGP, currently chaired by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), aims to promote inclusive, transparent, and accountable governance through empowered civic spaces, enhanced public participation, and strong multi-sectoral partnerships. The Non-government Steering Committee will support the PH-OGP’s direction setting for the country’s National Action Plan and ensuring that openness and inclusivity are integrated into the national and local government processes. As the current Environment and Climate NGO representative, ICSC is [...]