The Climate Change Commission (CCC) recently conducted the ACT Local Program Training Writeshop, designed to empower local government units (LGUs) to fast-track the development and implementation of risk-informed Local Climate Change Action Plans (LCCAPs).
Attended virtually by almost 800 representatives from LGUs across the country, the writing workshop emphasized the critical role of local climate action in achieving the objectives set out in the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) and the Nationally Determined Contributions Investment Plan (NDCIP).
Participants received technical guidance on integrating climate adaptation and mitigation strategies into their local development plans and strengthening their capacity to respond to climate-related risks. The workshop facilitated in-depth discussions on essential technical topics related to the formulation of enhanced LCCAPs, including the LCCAP 9-step process and Climate and Disaster Risk Assessment (CDRA).
“With each LGU submitting its Local Climate Change Action Plan, we can shift our narrative from victims to victors, bringing us closer to a climate-resilient and sustainable Philippines,” said CCC Vice Chairperson and Executive Director Robert E.A. Borje in a message delivered by CCC Deputy Executive Director Romell Antonio O. Cuenca. “The CCC is here to support you every step of the way, and I am confident that with your dedication, we will achieve our shared goals.”
