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Administrative Order No.2010-01. Implementing rules and regulations of Republic Act 9729.

Country/Territory
Philippines
Document type
Regulation
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Water
Keyword
Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Climate change Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes Environmental planning Monitoring Policy/planning Sustainable use
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
This implementing rules and regulations shall take effect immediately.
Abstract

These rules shall be known as "Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Climate Change Act of 2009". according to the Rules, a Climate Change Commission is established that shall be the sole policy-making body of the government which shall be tasked to coordinate, monitor and evaluate the programs and actions plans relating to climate change. The Commission shall composed of the President of the Republic of Philippines and three Commissioners. The Rules provides for powers and functions of the Commission on ensuring the mainstreaming of climate change, coordinating and synchronising climate change programs with the national government agencies, developing a framework strategy, exercising policy coordination, recommending legislations and key development investments, creating an environment to promote broader multi-stakeholder participation, formulating strategies, establishing a close partnership with the NDCC, representing the country in the climate change negotiations and promoting technical and financial support. The Rules is drafted in 4 parts and referring to climate change office and its powers and functions, technical experts and framework strategy and program on climate change.

Full text
English
Website
www.climatechange.denr.gov.ph

References - Legislation

Implements

Climate Change Act of 2009 (Republic Act No. 9729 of 2009).

Legislation | Philippines | 2009

Keyword: Basic legislation, Climate change, Hazards, Institution, Policy/planning, Governance, Risk assessment/management, Gender

Source: FAO, FAOLEX