DFA, Phivolcs support creation of a climate change commission
MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) are backing a measure that seeks to create the Commission on Climate Change and establish programs to mitigate the impacts of global warming.
Senate Bill 1890, filed by Senator Loren B. Legarda, seeks to create the commission and establish mechanisms to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from various sectors and implement risk-reduction programs.
In a position paper submitted to the Senate sub-committee on climate change, DFA Acting Assistant Secretary Grace R. Princesa said the proposal conforms to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, which came into force in 1995, adding that developing countries such as the Philippines should pursue a "clean development path through sustainable development."
Phivolcs Director Renato U. Solidum, Jr. said in a separate position paper that "gaps’ in areas of governance; risk identification, assessment, monitoring and early warning; knowledge management and education; reducing risks and preparedness for effective response and recovery should be properly addressed by the commission. — Bernard U. Allauigan, BusinessWorld
Senate Bill 1890, filed by Senator Loren B. Legarda, seeks to create the commission and establish mechanisms to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from various sectors and implement risk-reduction programs.
In a position paper submitted to the Senate sub-committee on climate change, DFA Acting Assistant Secretary Grace R. Princesa said the proposal conforms to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, which came into force in 1995, adding that developing countries such as the Philippines should pursue a "clean development path through sustainable development."
Phivolcs Director Renato U. Solidum, Jr. said in a separate position paper that "gaps’ in areas of governance; risk identification, assessment, monitoring and early warning; knowledge management and education; reducing risks and preparedness for effective response and recovery should be properly addressed by the commission. — Bernard U. Allauigan, BusinessWorld
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