The Climate Change Commission (CCC), led by Vice Chairperson and Executive Director Robert E.A. Borje, joins the retirement ceremony of Dr. Juan M. Pulhin from the University of the Philippines Los Baños in honor of his lasting contributions to climate science and action.

MANILA —The Climate Change Commission (CCC) honored the enduring contributions of Dr. Juan M. Pulhin, a leading climate and forestry expert in the country, during his retirement ceremony at the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) in Laguna.

Dr. Pulhin’s career spans decades of service in research, policy, and education. He served as a professor and former Dean of the UPLB College of Forestry and Natural Resources and led pioneering initiatives that bridged science, policy, and practice, advancing climate mitigation and adaptation efforts in the Philippines. He also served as a member of the National Panel of Technical Experts (NPTE) of the Climate Change Commission.

Through the NPTE, Dr. Pulhin provided technical guidance to the Philippine government on climate-related concerns, supporting the development of science- and evidence-based strategies across national and local programs.

He likewise played a key role in the formulation of the Philippines’ National Adaptation Plan (NAP), serving from 2023 to 2024 as a member of the NAP Consultative Group of Experts and contributing strategic and scientific inputs to strengthen the country’s long-term climate resilience.

CCC Vice Chairperson and Executive Director Robert E.A. Borje expressed his profound gratitude to Dr. Pulhin for helping shape the country’s climate goals and strengthening the link between science and people-centered climate action.

“Dr. Pulhin, you have taught us that climate action, at its heart, is about people. About dignity. About responsibility that extends beyond our own time. You built bridges between academe and government, between global climate discourse and Filipino realities, and between the data  and human consequences.”

Dr. Pulhin has retired after more than 40 years of exemplary service, commitment, and dedication to the country, leaving behind a legacy that continues to guide climate action through the institutions he strengthened and the students and professionals he mentored.

Also present at the celebration were Dr. Pulhin’s colleagues, former professors, and long-time partners in climate action, who joined the CCC in honoring a career that helped shape the country’s climate science and policy landscape.

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