Secretary Robert E.A. Borje, Vice Chairperson and Executive Director of the Climate Change Commission, meets with technical experts from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) during their courtesy visit to the CCC on July 29, 2025.

The Climate Change Commission (CCC) formally welcomed technical experts from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) as part of a two-year technical cooperation project aimed at strengthening the CCC’s organizational and technical capacities and establishing a Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) system to support the implementation of the Philippines' Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

CCC Vice Chairperson and Executive Director Robert E.A. Borje conveyed his appreciation for JICA’s steadfast commitment to institutional development and climate action in the Philippines.

“JICA’s support enables us to adopt more science-based and responsive approaches to our climate planning and action,” said Borje. “Through this cooperation, we are strengthening the CCC not just as a technical agency but as a beacon of unified national action for a more climate-resilient Philippines.”

The technical cooperation focuses on two major outcomes: enhancing the CCC’s institutional capacity, and designing, piloting, and operationalizing an MRV system aligned with international climate reporting requirements.

The JICA experts also committed to supporting CCC's continued transformation into a responsive civil service agency capable of providing cross-sectoral support for the country's climate goals.

The CCC highlighted the partnership as a testament to shared governance excellence and inclusive climate leadership. Upcoming technical consultations will further support  the effective rollout of activities. The collaboration also strengthens the CCC’s strategy to localize climate policies through data-driven, and verifiable solutions.