AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, 9 June 2025 — The Climate Change Commission (CCC), together with other government agencies,  is currently participating in the Renewable Energy Project Management (REPM) Short Course under the Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship Programme, fully funded by the New Zealand Government through its International Development Programme.

The training, organized with the support of the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Education New Zealand (Manapou ki te Ao), is designed to strengthen the capacity of professionals across Southeast Asia in managing renewable energy projects.

Engr. Aimee S. Evangelista, representing the CCC,  joins a four-member Philippine delegation, which includes representatives from the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), the Bangsamoro Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Energy (MENRE-BARMM), and ACEN, the recipient of the Department of Energy’s inaugural Sustainable Energy Award in 2024 and representing the private sector.

The REPM course brings together professionals from Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Timor-Leste, Vietnam, and the Philippines. Over four weeks, participants are being immersed in intensive training focused on the principles and application of project management in the context of renewable energy development.

The scholarship was awarded to equip participants with the skills and experience necessary to contribute meaningfully to the social and economic development of their home countries upon return.

Specifically, the training aims to deepen participants’ understanding of the opportunities and challenges associated with renewable energy deployment in the ASEAN region; strengthen their knowledge of project management frameworks and core principles; and develop practical skills to effectively apply project management methodologies in renewable energy initiatives.

The course offers both technical and practical insights into a range of renewable energy technologies, including solar, wind, biomass, hydropower, and geothermal.

The CCC’s participation in this programme underscores its continued commitment to building institutional capacity and enhancing the country’s ability to pursue low-carbon, climate-resilient energy pathways.

The knowledge and tools gained through this international learning exchange will further support the implementation of the Philippines' climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies, aligned with the goals of the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and the National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP).

The Climate Change Commission expresses its appreciation to the Government of New Zealand for its continued partnership and support in promoting regional cooperation on sustainable energy and climate action.

For more information on the CCC’s climate mainstreaming activities, visit www.climate.gov.ph and www.facebook.com/CCCPhl.