The Climate Change Commission (CCC) extends its congratulations to The Filipino Times for the successful organization of the Philippine Economic and Investment Summit 2023 (PEIS) and the 9th Philippine Property and Investment Exhibition 2023.
In a congratulatory message sent by CCC to The Filipino Times, they stated that these events, held on May 12-13 in Dubai, UAE, “have provided valuable platforms for fostering collaboration and cooperation among the Philippine government, private sector partners, and other stakeholders in pursuit of climate-resilient, low-carbon, and sustainable economic growth and development.”
The commission’s Vice Chairperson and Executive Director, Robert E.A. Borje, also added in his message that they recognize the importance of transformative and investment-led climate action in aligning the country’s climate agenda with its socioeconomic and development aspirations. The efforts put forth in the Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028, particularly Chapter 15, titled “Accelerate Climate Action and Strengthen Disaster Resilience,” as well as existing national frameworks and plans on climate change, and international agreements like the Paris Agreement and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, are all crucial in this regard.
He further underscored that initiatives such as the PEIS and the Philippine Property and Investment Exhibition provide opportunities to strengthen convergence among diverse stakeholders.
The CCC also encouraged The Filipino Times to organize more similar events that facilitate whole-of-government, whole-of-society, whole-of-nation, and even whole-of-world approaches to addressing climate change as such inclusive platforms play a significant role in ensuring comprehensive climate actions.
Undoubtedly committed to its mandate, the CCC is dedicated to placing the Philippines at the forefront of global climate action. It emphasizes the urgency for collective efforts to limit global warming to well below 1.5°C.
Director Borje reaffirmed their commitment to working closely with The Filipino Times and all partners involved in building a climate-smart, climate-resilient, and sustainable nation and world.
The CCC’s endorsement of these events underscores the importance of collective action in addressing the challenges posed by climate change and building a sustainable future for the Philippines and the world.
