Panel says to consider stakeholders' concerns, comments on climate commitmentsMANILA, Philippines — The Climate Change Commission said it will consider the concerns and suggestions of civil society sectors as it finalizes the country’s commitments to deal with the impacts of climate crisis and ensure adaptation efforts. Nationally Determined Contributions detail countries' commitments to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as well as measures to adapt to climate change. The commission said it will “consider the concerns and comments” raised during a consultation with government agencies and civil society organizations last December 23. Ambitious, quality climate pledgeSeveral environmental groups, including Greenpeace Philippines and Oxfam Philippines, expressed their disappointment at the country’s failure to submit its NDC. They also called on the government to conduct genuine consultations with civil society organizations and climate justice movements and to set a clear and concrete timeline for the submission of the pledge this year.

Source: Philippine Star January 15, 2021 09:00 UTC