National legal framework on climate change - Philippines
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The document discusses frameworks for integrating climate change adaptation and disaster risk management in the Philippines. It outlines key policies and legislation established to mainstream these approaches into government and development planning from the national to local levels. Examples are provided of local government units that have implemented successful community-based adaptation and risk reduction projects, improving resilience to climate hazards.
National legal framework on climate change - Philippines
- 2. Climate Change Adaptation: Reduce vulnerability to: Disaster Risk Management Reduce vulnerability to: Gradual changes in climatic parameters Extreme weather events with increased frequency and severity Rising mean temperature Changes in precipitation patterns Sea level rise Climate- and weather-related hazards Geophysical hazards Ecological hazards Direct connection Potential connections Exploit connections using co-benefit strategies Conceptual Linkages of Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Management (CCA-DRM) Top-down / National gov’t policies. Bottom-up / Community-based (SOURCE: Castillo, Charlotte Kendra G, 2007) snf Manila Observatory
- 3. “ I’ve never seen a storm like this …” -Prisco Nilo Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical & Astronomical Services Administration
- 5. AN ACT MAINSTREAMING CLIMATE CHANGE INTO GOVERNMENT POLICY FORMULATIONS, ESTABLISHING THE FRAMEWORK STRATEGY AND PROGRAM ON CLIMATE CHANGE, CREATING FOR THIS PURPOSE THE CLIMATE CHANGE COMMISSION, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES MAINSTREAMING PHILIPPINE CLIMATE CHANGE ACT REPUBLIC ACT 9729
- 6. National Panel of Technical Experts ADVISORY BOARD Secretaries of: Department of Agriculture Department of Energy Department of Environment and Natural Resources Department of Education Department of Foreign Affairs Department of Health Department of Interior and Local Government Department of National Defense/NDCC Chair Department of Public Works and Highways Department of Science and Technology Department of Social Welfare and Development Department of Trade and Industry Department of Transportation and Communications Director-General of National Economic & Dev’t. Authority/Chair, Phil. Council for Sustainable Devt. Director-General of the National Security Council Chair of the National Commission on the Role of Filipino Women Presidents of: League of Provinces League of Cities League of Municipalities Liga ng mga Barangay Representatives from: Academe Business Sector NGO Sector * Commissioners have a fixed term of six (6) years. Chairperson (President of the Philippines) Commissioner/VC Commissioner Commissioner CLIMATE CHANGE OFFICE Officers Executive Director (Vice Chairman) Staff Deputy Executive Director The Climate Change Commission
- 7. VISION: A climate risk-resilient Philippines with healthy, safe, prosperous and self-reliant communities, and thriving and productive ecosystems Capacity Development Knowledge Management Research and Development Technology Transfer Financing Policy, Planning and Mainstreaming CROSS-CUTTING STRATEGIES National Framework Strategy on Climate Change Multi-stakeholder Partnerships MEANS OF IMPLEMENTATION IEC and Advocacy Gender Mainstreaming Valuation SOCIETY ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Goal: To build the adaptive capacity of communities and increase the resilience of natural ecosystems to climate change, and optimize mitigation opportunities towards sustainable development. CLIMATE CHANGE Increasing temperatures Changing rainfall patterns Sea level rise Extreme weather events IMPACTS AND VULNERABILITY Ecosystems (River Basins, Coastal & Marine, Biodiversity) Food security Water resources Human health Infrastructure Energy Human society CLIMATE PROCESS DRIVERS Energy Transport Land Use Change & Forestry Agriculture Waste
- 8. CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION The nation’s imperative.
- 9. “ It always seems impossible, until it’s done.” -Nelson Mandela
- 10. Can we win this battle?
- 11. REPUBLIC ACT No. 10121: AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE PHILIPPINE DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, PROVIDING FOR THE NATIONAL DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK, AND INSTITUTIONALIZING THE DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
- 12. * RA No. 10121 * EO NO. 888 - Strategic National Action Plan (SNAP) on Disaster Risk Reduction * AADMER ratification by the Senate of the Philippines on Sept. 17, 2009 * NDCC Four-Point Action Plan on DP in 2004 * MTPDP: Mainstreaming DM in development planning * Institutionalization of the GAWAD KALASAG thru NDCC Circular 2002-01 * EO N0. 137 on Civil Defense Deputation Program and Declaring a Month-Long Observance of NDCM every July of each year * 1998 GAA started to carry a provision requiring concerned NGAs to allocate funds for disaster mitigation and prevention activities in their annual budgets. * National DM Training Framework developed (1997) * 1st local Disaster Management Office established in Albay thru an SP Resolution No. 155-94 dated June 8, 1994 * Passage of RA 7160 or the Local Government Code of 1991 * PD 1566 in 1976: NDCC * LOI in 1972: Created the Office of Civil Defense UNMDGs; ISDR; HFA 2005-2015 ASEAN Regional Programme on DM (ARPDM) was developed International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction (IDNDR 1990-2000) the journey...
- 13. Salient Features Adoption of a holistic, comprehensive, integrated , proactive and multi-sector approach in addressing the impacts of disasters, including climate change (Sub-Section d) Development, promotion and implementation of a comprehensive National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan (NDRRMP) (Sub-Section e) Mainstreaming DRR and Climate Change in national and local development plans and development processes (e.g. policy formulation, socio-economic development planning, budgeting and governance) (Sub-Sections f, g and h)
- 14. Salient Features: Institutional (National) Establishment of Training Institutes (Nat’l. to Regional) OCD to be fully regionalized OCD Administrator from Director IV to the rank of Department Undersecretary NDCC to NDRRMC, LDCC to LDRRMC, BDCC to BDRRM Committee of Brgy. Devt. Council Increase of agency- representation/membership from 19 to 39
- 15. Salient Feature: Funding Mechanisms (National and Local) Funding for OCD- PhP 1B as to the effectivity of the Act Calamity Fund (CF) is known as National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund (NDRRM Fund Local Calamity Fund (LCF) is known as Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund (LDRRMF
- 16. Salient Features: Institutional (Local) Establishment of LDRRMO with DRRMOC at all levels (Regional-Municipalities/Cities), Barangay will have a BDRRMC under its Barangay Development Council DRR volunteers Participation of CSOs/NGOs
- 17. NDCC vs NDRRMC Secretary, Interior & Local Gov’t- Member Secretary, Public Works- Member Secretary, Transportation & Communication - Member Secretary, Social Welfare & Development - Member Secretary, Agriculture - Member Secretary, Education - Member Secretary, Finance - Member Secretary, Labor & Employment - Member Secretary, Trade & Industry - Member Secretary, Health - Member Secretary, Science & Technology - Member Secretary, Budget - Member Secretary, Justice - Member Secretary, Natural Resources – Member Secretary, Foreign Affairs - Member Director, Phil. Information Agency - Member Sec-Gen, Phil National Red Cross - Member Chief of Staff, AFP - Member Members: Secretary, DOH Secretary, DENR Secretary, DA Secretary, DepEd Secretary, DOE Secretary, DOF Secretary, DTI Secretary, DOTC Secretary, DBM Secretary, DPWH Secretary, DFA Secretary, DOJ Secretary, DOLE Secretary, DOT The Exec. Secretary, OP Secretary, OPAPP Chairman, CHED Chief of Staff, AFP Chief, PNP The Press Secretary Secretary, National Defense - Chairman Administrator, Office of Civil Defense – Member & Executive Officer Chairperson: Secretary, National Defense Vice chairpersons: Disaster Preparedness-Secretary, DILG Disaster Response–Secretary, DSWD Disaster Prevention & Mitigation-Secretary, DOST Disaster Rehabilitation & Recovery-DG, NEDA Sec-Gen., Phil. Red Cross (PRC) Commissioner, NAPC Chairperson, NCRFW Chairperson, HUDCC Exec. Director, CC Office of the CCC President, GSIS President, PhilHealth President, ULAP President, LPP President, LCP President, LMP President, LMB Four (4) reps from the CSOs One (1) rep from the Private Sector Administrator, Office of Civil Defense – Member & Executive Director
- 18. LOCAL RESPONSES TO CHALLENGES OF CLIMATE AND WEATHER – RELATED AND OTHER HAZARDS
- 19. Allocating Resources for DRR: Case of St. Bernard, Southern Leyte
- 20. DRR/CCA as integral part of local planning for regular programs (like agriculture, health, infrastructure, etc.) and in budgeting, not limiting our options to the utilization of calamity fund but using part of our economic development fund as well
- 22. training on CBDRM and disaster preparedness
- 23. Municipal Contingency Planning Workshops
- 24. evacuation drills for communities
- 25. evacuation drills for communities
- 26. training the Municipal Disaster Response Team: birth of Saint Bernard Emergency Response Unit
- 27. small-scale mitigation projects : gabions
- 28. small-scale mitigation projects: dredging of Lawigan River
- 29. relocating communities in danger zones to areas less-prone to hazards
- 30. Children and Youth Camp on Climate Change and Disaster Preparedness
- 31. The Reward: 2008 GAWAD KALASAG AWARD for BEST MDCC (4 th -6 th Class Municipality)
- 32. But the Best Reward of All… RESILIENT AND CAPACITATED COMMUNITY
- 33. Climate Forecast Applications for Development: Case of Dumangas, Iloilo
- 34. Map of the Philippines Map of the Municipality of Dumangas Location Philippines is situated in Southeast Asia Province of Iloilo is situated in Western Visayas (Region 6) Map of the Province of Iloilo The Municipality of Dumangas is situated at the Southeastern part of Panay Island
- 35. An adaptive and resilient community on disaster risks and climate change related hazards becomes a progressive and productive community .
- 36. LGU STRATEGIES & INITIATIVES Establishment of Agro - Met Station Facilities Dumangas Agro-Met Station was established in November 2002 and it is supported by Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) headed by Dr. Arjunapermal Subbiah. The Agro-Met station is the pilot project of PAGASA and ADPC in the Philippines CLIMATE FORECAST APPLICATION FOR AGRICULTURE
- 37. AGRO MET - STATION SUSTAINABILITY Sources of Funds: 5% calamity funds Integrated Disaster Management Program (IDMP) from the 20% IRA Development Funds. Financial Assistance from outside sources (National & International) Enactment of ordinance appropriating the amount of P 200,000.00 per annum for the operation of Dumangas Agro Met Station. Financial and Technical supports from Asean Disaster Preparedness Council (ADPC) for the development and sustainability of Agro Met and its services.
- 38. Climate and Weather Forecasting in the field of agriculture has been in demand due to its efficiency in the recent years, which resulted to increased farm productions. Adapting to climate and weather changes can also be beneficial in farming, by obtaining and understanding the right informations can help farmers to produce and earn more.
- 39. - First (1 st ) in the Philippines - Second (2 nd ) in Asia Dumangas, Iloilo, Philippines (CFS 2007) CLIMATE FIELD SCHOOL
- 40. The Climate Field School program aims to establish sustainable end-to-end institutional system for the generation and application of locally-tailored climate information tools, build capacity to apply these in real-time and to mitigate the impacts of calamity.
- 41. IMPACT OF THE PROJECT: Farmers are able to identify available management options in order to mitigate climate related risks or take advantage of a favorable climate. They understand the process of forecast interpretation, translation, and communication for agricultural applications.
- 42. SOCIO ECONOMIC IMPACTS: From third class to first class municipality Lessen damages to infrastructures which equate to less reconstruction and rehabilitation expenses for the government. Livelihood of the constituents are protected & continuously to be productive. Resources can be utilized to other developmental endeavors. Increased and maximum agricultural production is attainable .
- 43. Building Resilience in Small Island Communities, San Francisco, Camotes Islands, Cebu
- 44. Pro active stance on Disasters and Climate Impacts Green Economy through sustainable agriculture Continuing Climate/Disaster Risk Assessments Establishments of Marine Protected Areas Protection of lakes and watershed areas Retrofitting and climate proofing structures Livelihood towards less carbon consumption Community Based Eco – Tourism Projects Camotes Island Emergency Response Team organized
- 45. We can’t afford to lose these treasures in the Islands of Camotes !
- 46. Go, Green Camotes! G reen Homes and Communities O fficials as models G oals towards building safety culture and resilient communities R euse, reduce, recycle, regenerate and respect those whom you cannot create E ntrepreneurship towards high carbon sequestration and low carbon consumption E nhance and believe people’s capacity especially small vulnerable communities N etwork and create alliance with NGO’s like Plan, local CSO’s, Provincial and National Agencies
- 47. C hildren and young people engaged and participate A ction driven policies and programs. M obilize local talents and champions employed, organize volunteers O utstanding performance makes San Fran number one in the province T rust and build people’s confidence E ducation both formal and informal that integrate DRM and CCA works S ervices and infrastructures that last including solar powered electrification . Go Green Camotes!
- 48. Awardee: Model Town Cleanest and Greenest Best Implementer of Solid Waste Management
- 49. The Path Identified Action We address vulnerabilities. Root cause of the problem addressed Possible Solutions Development. We adapt. Change CORE: Strengthening Climate Resilience