General Santos City—The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region 12, in collaboration with the DENR Central Office – Climate Change Service (CCS), spearheaded a three-day consultation workshop on December 12-14, 2024, at East Asia Royal Hotel. The event focused on updating the Philippines’ Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for the Waste and Industrial Processes and Product Use (IPPU) sectors.
NDCs are essential components of the Paris Agreement, serving as each country’s roadmap for climate action. They outline specific plans to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change, with the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C.
The IPPU sector, as defined by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), encompasses emissions from industrial processes unrelated to energy consumption and the use of synthetic greenhouse gases in various products. Updating the NDC for this sector is critical to aligning the country’s climate goals with emerging challenges and opportunities.
Key stakeholders in the consultation included speakers from the DENR Climate Change Service, key officials from DENR-12, and Climate Change focal persons from Regions 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13. Representatives from local government units, business sectors, and academic institutions also contributed to the discussions.
The workshop highlighted the importance of multi-sectoral collaboration in shaping a robust climate action strategy. It provided a platform for stakeholders to assess current measures, identify gaps, and propose innovative solutions to reduce emissions in the Waste and IPPU sectors.
“The active participation of various sectors in this consultation underscores the collective commitment to addressing climate change and building a sustainable future,” a DENR official said during the event.
This initiative reflects the DENR’s dedication to ensuring that the Philippines remains proactive in fulfilling its obligations under the Paris Agreement while fostering resilience and sustainability in its communities.