CLIMATE change is not merely an environmental issue; it is a multifaceted challenge that transcends borders, disciplines and sectors. It is a crisis that affects our health, livelihoods, ecosystems and very way of life. The Philippines is no stranger to being at the forefront of climate impacts. Our country faces increasingly severe weather events, rising sea levels and shifting climate patterns. Typhoons, flooding, droughts and other climate-related disasters have far-reaching consequences for our lives, communities and economy.

In recognition of the urgency of climate action, the Philippine government has prioritized this issue in our development agenda. The Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) ranks the Philippines 7th, one position lower than 6th in 2023, while still maintaining an overall high-performance status. As the top-ranked country in Southeast Asia, the Philippines receives mixed ratings across the four main CCPI categories: very high in energy use, high in greenhouse gas emissions, medium in climate policy and low in renewable energy.