The Climate Change Commission joins national efforts to improve climate data systems through enhanced tools, indicators, and analytical approaches for more responsive climate action.
 

MANILA - The Climate Change Commission (CCC) reinforced its commitment to data-driven climate governance through targeted capacity-building initiatives in analytics and evidence-based planning. These efforts aim to ensure that climate policies and actions are rooted in precise, innovative and measurable impact.

The CCC attended two recent programs, the Philippine Set of Climate Change Statistics and Indicators (PSCCSI) training and the Philippines Emissions Pathway Calculator (PEPC) workshop. By participating in these programs, the CCC underscores its strategic focus on integrating robust data systems into actionable climate solutions.

“Climate change demands not just urgency, but accuracy. We empower our personnel with tools that are both responsive and visionary to translate complex climate data into targeted strategies for mitigation, adaptation, and resilience,” said CCC Vice Chairperson and Executive Director Robert E.A. Borje.

The PSCCSI, organized by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) in partnership with the World Bank, promotes the use of standardized climate indicators to monitor the country’s progress against global benchmarks and national benchmarks. The framework enables alignment with international standards while addressing the Philippines’ unique vulnerabilities, such as typhoon resilience and coastal ecosystem preservation.

Meanwhile, the PEPC, hosted by the Philippine Learning Center for Environment and Sustainability (PHILCESS), equips CCC experts with sector-specific emissions modeling. This tool supports scenario analysis in key sectors such as agriculture, energy, waste, and forestry, helping identify optimal pathways for meeting the country’s carbon reduction targets under the Paris Agreement.

These initiatives build on the CCC’s core tools such as the Climate Change Expenditure Tagging (CCET) and the Greenhouse Gas Inventory (GHGI).

CCET tracks and tags climate-related budget allocations at both the national and local levels to promote transparency and ensure that public investments support climate-resilient development.

On the other hand, GHGI provides a comprehensive accounting of greenhouse gas emissions and removals from various sectors, such as energy, agriculture, waste, industry, and land use. It identifies major emission sources and supports the development of targeted climate actions to reduce the country's carbon footprint.

“These initiatives support President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s vision for a “climate-smart Philippines, one where adaptive governance, scientific rigor, and cross-sector collaboration converge to safeguard communities and ecosystems,” Borje emphasized.

The CCC’s ongoing capacity-building programs underscore its dedication to equipping technical teams with the knowledge and tools necessary to address the escalating challenges of climate change.

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