The Climate Change Commission and the Embassy of Hungary discuss strategies to address climate change challenges in the water sector.

MANILA, 16 April 2024 — The Climate Change Commission (CCC) and the Embassy of Hungary are looking at strengthening bilateral partnerships aimed to address climate change challenges, particularly within the water sector, to further enhance the Philippines’ climate resilience.
 
In a recent meeting, CCC Vice Chairperson and Executive Director Robert E.A. Borje and Hungarian Ambassador Titanilla Tóth discussed strategic areas of cooperation in water resource management for climate change and disaster risk reduction.
 
Recognizing Hungary's innovative approaches to water management, Borje emphasized, “Security of water resources amid climate change is among the priorities of the Philippines under its national climate agenda. Partnerships and collaboration with development partners, such as Hungary, will allow the country to optimize all available innovative solutions to address climate change and water issues at better speed and scale.”
 
Addressing water-related challenges in various sectors as affected by the changing climate is a key focus of the Philippines’ draft National Adaptation Plan. Ensuring secure and sanitary water for all amid increasing temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, rising sea levels, and intensifying tropical cyclones is at the center of this climate-water thematic area.
 
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Hungarian-Philippine diplomatic relations, the CCC and the Embassy of Hungary’s collaboration underscores the importance of international partnerships in addressing the complex intersection of climate change and water management.
 
Consistent with the guidance of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., through partnerships, including with Hungary, the Philippines can further enhance its climate resilience while ensuring the sustainability of resources and the provision of ecosystem services, especially for the most at-risk and vulnerable localities. This is aligned with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6: Clean Water and Sanitation, SDG 13: Climate Action, and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals.
 
The CCC, as the government’s lead policy-making body on climate change, is tasked to coordinate, monitor, and evaluate programs and ensure integration into national, local, and sectoral development plans.
 
For more information on CCC's initiatives and partnerships, visit https://climate.gov.ph.