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National Framework Strategy on Climate Change 2010-2022.

Country/Territory
Philippines
Document type
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Water
Keyword
Agricultural development Biodiversity Climate change Farming Capacity building Gender Financial agricultural measures Poverty Sustainable development Sustainable use Early warning system/emergency intervention system Indigenous peoples Disasters Ecosystem preservation Environmental planning Financing Monitoring Risk assessment/management Coastal zone management Food security Nutrition Irrigation Water shortage/drought Flood Integrated management
Geographical area
Asia, ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
2010-2022
Abstract

The State adopts the following Guiding Principles in formulating the National Framework Strategy on Climate Change, referred to as the Framework: The Framework envisions a climate risk-resilient Philippines with healthy, safe, prosperous and self-reliant communities, and thriving and productive ecosystems. The goal is to build the adaptive capacity of communities and increase the resilience of natural ecosystems to climate change, and optimize mitigation opportunities towards sustainable development. The Philippines, as a State Party to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), is committed to its core principle of common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities. The precautionary principle guides the State’s climate change framework and shall take precautionary measures to anticipate, prevent or minimize the causes of climate change and its adverse effects. Where there are threats of serious or irreversible damage, lack of full scientific certainty should not be used as a reason for postponing such measures (2).

Full text
English
Website
forestry.denr.gov.ph