The Climate Change Commission (CCC) and the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) formalize a partnership to strengthen gender-responsive and inclusive climate action. This initiative was part of the 18th Global Warming and Climate Change Consciousness Week.

MANILA | 20 November 2025 — The Climate Change Commission (CCC), in partnership with the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), has launched a joint work plan to strengthen gender-responsive and inclusive climate action that places gender balance at the core of climate governance.

The work plan highlights the shared commitment of both institutions to advance climate resilience by ensuring that women’s leadership, perspectives, and capacities inform national and local climate actions.

Both CCC and PCW recognize the urgent need to address gender gaps in climate planning, implementation, and monitoring. This shows the importance of an inclusive and gender-balanced approach that enables women to fully participate in climate decision-making and benefit equitably from climate programs.

CCC Vice Chairperson and Executive Director Robert E.A. Borje emphasized the critical role of women in building resilient communities and shaping climate policies. “Today, we recognize that truth—not by placing women on the margins of our frameworks, but by putting them at the center of our climate actions, policies, and investments.”

The work plan aims to enhance gender-responsive climate policies and systems, strengthen institutional commitment to gender-responsive initiatives, and ensure the widespread adoption of gender-responsive tools and approaches across climate programs.

Key outcomes are paired with indicators designed to sustain a gender-responsive system. These include: nationwide consultations with strong women’s representation for the Gender Action Plan of the National Adaptation Plan and the Nationally Determined Contribution; ensuring that all climate programs apply a gender lens from design to delivery; and institutionalizing the commitment of all sectors to use gender-responsive standards and tools.

Borje added, “The true measure of this joint programme will be felt in the everyday lives of Filipinos—in safer communities, strengthened livelihoods, and more women empowered to shape climate action at the center of decision-making.”

PCW Chairperson Ermelita V. Valdeavilla, represented by Executive Director Nharleen Santos-Millar, also highlighted the value of this collaboration. “This partnership allows us to combine efforts, raise awareness, and inspire action more effectively than we could alone. Like twins, it reminds us that we are stronger and more effective when we move together toward a common goal.”

Also present during the signing were Commissioner Rachel Anne S. Herrera of CCC and Mr.  Macario Jusayan, Deputy Executive Director for Management Services of PCW.

The CCC continues to collaborate with various agencies and partners to advance inclusive, gender-responsive, and people-centered climate action that strengthens resilience across all sectors.

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