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Presidential Task Force on Climate Change. Presidential Task Force on Climate Change. Climate Change: The Philippine Response. Presentation of Framework & Structure Legazpi City, Albay 22 October 2007. Presidential Task Force on Climate Change. The science is clear
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Presidential Task Force on Climate Change
Presidential Task Force on Climate Change Climate Change: The Philippine Response Presentation of Framework & Structure Legazpi City, Albay 22 October 2007
Presidential Task Force on Climate Change The science is clear and convincing, but we need to ask: • How will climate change impact the Philippines? • How should we address the problem?
Philippines is highly vulnerable to the effects of climate change.
Presidential Task Force on Climate Change
Presidential Task Force on Climate Change Administrative Order 171 Presidential Task Force on Climate Change
Presidential Task Force on Climate Change • Guiding principles • of the Task Force • 1. Align with the global agenda • 2. Involve community through holistic strategy • 3. Synchronize efforts across disciplines, • agencies and sectors • 4. Emphasize local efforts and interventions
Presidential Task Force on Climate Change
Mitigation Adaptation
Presidential Task Force on Climate Change The Mitigation Imperative
Presidential Task Force on Climate Change The Mitigation Imperative We have to do our share as part of global community through, (e.g.) • Climate-friendly energy supply mix • Policy incentives for renewable energy • Diverse interventions in: • Energy Generation • Energy Efficiency • Transport/consumer behavior
Adaptation Response Guidelines Presidential Task Force on Climate Change • Address vulnerabilities of specific sectors and areas. • Focus on disaster-prone settlements, high-risk population centers, and food production areas.
Technology Solutions Mitigation Adaptation Financial Resources
Financing Interventions Presidential Task Force on Climate Change • Search for financing mechanisms in support of local and sectoral initiatives. • ODA funds • Market-based incentives • Subsidies targeted at lowering costs for power generation using solar, wind and other clean technologies • Innovative lending schemes
Presidential Task Force on Climate Change Technology Solutions • Mitigation: climate-friendly technologies for low-carbon infrastructure for energy, agriculture, industry, transportation and settlements. • Adaptation: introduce new methods of technologies • Task Force to facilitate transfer of technology through bilateral, multilateral and regional agreements.
Social Mobilization and Advocacy Technology Solutions Mitigation Adaptation Financial Resources
Social Mobilization Presidential Task Force on Climate Change • Various stakeholders such as: • Home and Office Builders • Local Government Officials • Car Manufacturers • Mall Owners • Appliance Makers • Academe • Others Create critical mass of climate change advocates who can make a difference!
Effective Governance of CC Response Social Mobilization and Advocacy Technology Solutions Highlighting Urgency of International Action on Mitigation Commitments Pro-Action and Cooperation Among Diverse Stakeholders Mitigation Adaptation Financial Resources Lifestyle Changes
Task Force Organizational Chart Presidential Task Force on Climate Change
Presidential Task Force on Climate Change Climate Change: The Philippine Response Strategic Framework and Action Plan Version 1