MANILA, 10 September 2025 — The Climate Change Commission (CCC) conducted a Training of Trainers (ToT) in the Province of Kalinga to equip its local government units (LGUs) in developing and enhancing their Local Climate Change Action Plans (LCCAPs).

The training brought together 68 technical representatives from the Provincial Government, Tabuk City, and municipalities of Balbalan, Lubuagan, Pasil, Pinukpuk, Rizal, Tanudan, and Tinglayan.

The workshop covered key components of climate planning, including Climate and Disaster Risk Assessment (CDRA), Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory, and Local Climate Change Expenditure Tagging (CCET).

"Resilience is built from the ground up. By equipping our LGUs in Kalinga with the latest tools and knowledge for enhanced climate planning, we are strengthening the first line of defense against climate impacts for their communities," said CCC Vice Chair and Executive Director Robert E.A. Borje.

A session was dedicated to the GHG Inventory process, where participants learned data collection methodologies and the use of a simplified toolkit for calculating emissions.

The training also featured an orientation on the People’s Survival Fund (PSF), which the LGUs can access for climate adaptation projects. CCC emphasized that all LGUs, regardless of income classification, are eligible to apply for projects such as crop insurance, capacity building, and climate-resilient agriculture.

The CCC affirmed its commitment to ensure that the Province of Kalinga, along with other provinces nationwide, are equipped with science-based, actionable, and investment-driven plans to address climate change.

"The enthusiasm and commitment shown by the officials and technical staff of Kalinga are truly commendable. The CCC, alongside our partners at DILG and DHSUD, is committed to providing continuous technical assistance to translate these plans into tangible, funded projects that will protect and benefit every Kalinga resident," Borje said.

The event was organized in partnership with the Provincial Government of Kalinga and the Alinea-led Governance for Climate and Disaster Resilience (Gov-CDR) Project funded by the Government of Canada. It was supported by the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) - Cordillera Administrative Region, which shared insights on the CDRA process.

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