The Climate Change Commission convened partners in climate action to align projects and plans, strengthening collaboration and coordination toward a more climate-resilient and adaptive Philippines.

MANILA CITY — The Climate Change Commission (CCC) convened key stakeholders to strengthen collaboration on climate action initiatives for 2026, reinforcing coordinated efforts toward climate-resilient and climate-adaptive communities.

The meeting served as a strategic platform to align projects and priorities across national government agencies, academic institutions, the private sector, and civil society organizations. Discussions focused on identifying areas for collaboration, harmonizing timelines, and exchanging best practices to enhance the design and implementation of climate mitigation and adaptation programs for the current year.

Stakeholders presented their respective priority programs and proposed initiatives, opening opportunities for convergence and partnership. The exchange of experiences and lessons learned highlighted the depth and diversity of climate action already underway, while identifying pathways to scale impact through collaboration.

The event gathered representatives from various sectors, including Aksyon Klima, UP National College of Public Administration and Governance (UP NCPAG), and Greenpeace Philippines, demonstrating broad support for strengthened coordination in advancing the country’s climate agenda.

CCC Vice Chairperson and Executive Director Robert E.A. Borje underscored the importance of the engagement, describing it as a crucial step in advancing a whole-of-society approach to climate governance.

“The climate crisis demands more from all of us. As its impacts intensify, our response must be equally comprehensive—anchored on shared responsibility, coordinated action, and the active participation of every sector,” Borje emphasized.

The CCC reaffirmed its commitment to serve as a convenor of multi-stakeholder collaboration, ensuring that collective initiatives contribute to coherent, science-based, and community-centered climate action that advances resilience and adaptive capacity across the Philippines.

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