VITORIA-GASTEIZ, Spain—The Climate Change Commission’s (CCC) Project IMPACT, which aims to further strengthen climate finance transparency, accountability and openness, secured the top award under the Climate and Environment theme at the 2025 Open Gov Challenge.
The award was given during the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Global Summit in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain.
Out of 20 global climate and environment commitments, the Philippines stood out for its innovative, citizen-centered approach, securing its place as a leading country in open and participatory climate governance.
The project, officially titled “Inclusive Monitoring and Participation for Accountability in Climate Transformation (IMPACT)”, received the Thematic Award for Climate and Environment. It has been officially recognized for its distinctive approach, setting it apart from the other 19 climate-related commitments from national and local governments worldwide.
Project IMPACT is designed by and for citizens, incorporates simplified geo-tagged data visualization with social media functionalities, operates through both online and offline modes to ensure inclusivity, and completes a full feedback loop, allowing citizens to report issues and receive government responses.
These features exemplify the core principles of OGP and democratic governance. CCC, PNA
CCC vice chairperson and executive director Robert E.A. Borje underscored the commission’s commitment to the principles of transparency, accountability and participation in climate governance.
“Accessible climate finance data builds trust and strengthens accountability among government, civil society, and the public. We are dedicated to empowering citizens and communities to take part in shaping and tracking climate action, making every peso allocated for climate response traceable, effective, and responsive to their needs,” Borje said. CCC, PNA
The CCC submitted a challenge proposal to further strengthen the internal system of Climate Change Expenditure Tagging (CCET) and improve its design through participatory governance, consistent with good governance principles.
The Philippines’ recognition reflects the nation’s strong and sustained commitment to open governance under the leadership of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., advancing a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach to strengthen public trust, broaden civic participation, and institutionalize transparent, data-driven decision-making. CCC, PNA
