Outcome PHL_D_1.1

By 2028, all people benefit from just transition to low-carbon, climate-resilient development, sustainable management of environment, natural resources and biodiversity and strengthened resilience to disasters and natural hazards.

UN Women significantly advanced gender-responsive climate finance and disaster risk governance in 2025 by strengthening national institutions—most notably the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), the Climate Change Commission (CCC), and the Office of Civil Defense (OCD). Through technical support to PCW and CCC, UN Women contributed to the policy review and enhancement of the People’s Survival Fund (PSF), the country’s flagship climate adaptation financing mechanism under RA 10174. This engagement improved both institutions’ capacity to integrate gender-responsive approaches into climate finance governance, resulting in concrete strategies such as embedding Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) into financial procedures, introducing gender-sensitive indicators, requiring sex-disaggregated data, strengthening gender-responsive DRR and adaptation planning, and mandating representation of women and marginalized groups in climate and DRR decision-making bodies. These reforms positioned the PSF as a nationally recognized model for gender-responsive climate finance. UN Women further supported PCW and CCC in making PSF processes more accessible to LGUs and women-led organizations by integrating gender considerations into the Climate Rationale and Review and Evaluation (CRRE) process. This strengthened the ability of both institutions to systematically assess project proposals for gender responsiveness and ensure equitable, inclusive climate investments. Complementing national-level policy work, UN Women facilitated four multi-stakeholder dialogues that strengthened gender-responsive climate and energy governance across government, civil society, youth groups, and industry actors. The CCC’s Clean Technology Talks and the Renewable Energy Congress deepened capacities to integrate gender perspectives in renewable energy policy, while the Feminist Just Energy Transition dialogue hosted by WLB enabled government and CSOs to jointly shape justice-oriented energy agendas. The Regional Convening on the Young Feminist Manifesto on Climate Action mobilized youth leaders to co-develop strategies that advance young women’s leadership in climate governance. Together, these platforms improved participatory decision-making and reinforced gender-responsive approaches in climate and energy policy spaces. At the institutional level, OCD strengthened its capacity for inclusive DRR by integrating sex-, age-, and disability-disaggregated data (SADD) into its Disaster Risk Reduction and Response Plan. OCD also adopted a policy memorandum mandating sustained SADD application across all programs. These reforms positioned OCD to design and implement more equitable, evidence-based DRR interventions responsive to the needs of women, children, older persons, and persons with disabilities. UN Women also supported improved gender statistics for climate and DRR governance by strengthening the capacity of institutions—especially OCD—to collect, analyze, and use sex- and age-disaggregated data for planning, policy development, and accountability processes, reinforcing the link between data-driven governance and gender-responsive DRR outcomes. The United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2024–2028 continued to define climate action, disaster resilience, and environmental sustainability as major national priorities. Through a multi-agency approach involving 11 UN entities, support focused on strengthening risk governance; advancing Sendai Framework alignment; promoting climate-responsive, risk-informed policies; enabling climate finance and nature-based solutions; improving anticipatory action and preparedness; and supporting LGUs and climate-vulnerable communities. UN Women’s contributions ensured that gender equality remained central in these broader UN system efforts. Collectively, these achievements expanded gender-responsive climate finance, reinforced inclusive DRR governance, strengthened institutional capacities, and advanced multi-stakeholder collaboration—contributing to more equitable, resilient, and gender-responsive climate and disaster governance across the Philippines.

By 2028, all people benefit from just transition to low-carbon, climate-resilient development, sustainable management of environment, natural resources and biodiversity and strengthened resilience to disasters and natural hazards.

In 2024, the Philippines has made notable progress in several key areas related to low-carbon, climate-resilient development, sustainable management of the environment, natural resources, biodiversity, and disaster resilience . Low-Carbon, Climate-Resilient Development: The Philippines has committed to ambitious climate goals, as outlined in its National Adaptation Plan (NAP) and Nationally Determined Contribution Implementation Plan (NDCIP). These plans focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing climate resilience across various sectors, including agriculture, water resources, energy, transport, and health The country is also working on transitioning to a low-carbon economy by expanding renewable energy sources and improving energy efficiency Sustainable Management of Environment, Natural Resources, and Biodiversity: The Philippine Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (PBSAP) 2015-2028 is a key framework guiding the country's efforts to conserve its rich biodiversity. This plan includes the establishment of protected areas, wildlife management programs, and community-based conservation initiatives. The government has also integrated biodiversity conservation into national and local development plans, ensuring that environmental sustainability is a priority. Strengthened Resilience to Disasters and Natural Hazards: The Philippines has been recognized for its efforts in disaster risk reduction and resilience building. The country has implemented various strategies to enhance community and institutional resilience to natural disasters, such as typhoons and earthquakes. These include improving early warning systems, disaster preparedness plans, and community-based disaster risk management programs. The United Nations has also highlighted the Philippines' progress in building resilience through international cooperation and local community effort