THE Philippines, represented by Climate Change Commission (CCC) Secretary Robert Borje, has called for immediate and transformative climate action during the joint opening plenary of the 60th Sessions of the UNFCCC’s Subsidiary Bodies.
Borje stressed the importance of robust climate action rooted in science and indigenous knowledge, highlighting the critical decade ahead.
Under President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s leadership, the Philippines has integrated climate change goals into its national policies.
Borje urged nations to build upon outcomes from COP28 and emphasized the urgency of advancing agenda items, particularly regarding climate finance.
The Philippines also expressed concerns over the impact of extreme weather events and stressed the need for collective action to address mitigation and adaptation gaps, operationalize the Loss and Damage Fund, and ensure a just transition to green economies.
Borje underscored the importance of inclusive processes and universal participation in achieving global climate goals.
The SB60 session in Bonn, Germany serves as a crucial platform for dialogue and negotiation leading up to COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan.
