Philippines

New or Updated NDC

Analysis of New NDC

Timeframe

2020 to 2030

Relevant context

Low-middle income developing country with a growing population that is extremely vulnerable to climate change. This NDC is the first submitted to the NDC registry.

Process for developing NDC

This NDC was developed through a “whole-of-government-and-society” approach. This NDC is said to uphold the meaningful participation of women, children, youth, the LGBTQ community, the disabled, indigenous peoples, the elderly, civil society, faith-based organizations, and the private sector.

Description of Monitoring and/or Implementation Mechanism

There are legal frameworks mentioned that the NDC is based on, such as the Climate Change Act of 2009, the National Framework Strategy on Climate Change 2010-2022, and the National Climate Action Plan 2011-2028. The NDC is also said to consider the Philippine Development Plan 2017-2022, the Philippine Energy Plan 2018-2040, the National Climate Risk Management Framework of 2019 and the Sustainable Finance Policy framework of 2020.

Summary of gender reference

Gender is mentioned once in the Philippines NDC. It is stated that this NDC is a means to communicate opportunities to transform the world with “gender-responsive sustainable development options through the commitment of Parties to support and complement each other’s endeavors in accordance with the partnership arrangement under the UNFCCC[.]”

Philippines New NDC

Gender Analysis Summary
Submitted NDC	Yes
Submitted language	English
Submitted translation	No
NDC commitments	Mitigation Adaptation
Type of support	Conditional Unconditional
Participatory process for NDC development mentioned	Yes
Monitoring and/or implementation	Implementation
Reference to women/gender	Yes
Gender Tags	GS

Analysis of Original NDC

Timeframe

Now until 2030

Relevant context

Developing country that is highly vulnerable to impacts of climate change.

Process for developing NDC

INDC was developed through exhaustive, inclusive and participatory processes, including consultations with civil society and the relevant business sectors.

Description of Monitoring and/or Implementation Mechanism

None

Other concepts mentioned

human rights and gender equality

Summary of gender reference

Under national context, the INDC states: Recognizing the critical and complex challenges posed by climate change, the Philippines continuously pursues institutional reforms factoring sustainable and responsible use of natural resources, respect for, protection, promotion, and fulfillment, as well as, the full enjoyment of human rights by all, including the indigenous peoples and local communities, gender equality and the full and equal participation of women, intergenerational equity, biodiversity conservation, food and water security.

Philippines NDC

Gender Analysis Summary
Submitted NDC	No
Submitted language	English
Submitted translation	No
NDC commitments	Mitigation Adaptation
Type of support	Conditional Unconditional
Participatory process for NDC development mentioned	Yes
Reference to women/gender	Yes
Gender Tags	GS S

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The Climate Change Commission in the Philippines integrates gender equality in the country's latest NDC-GAP.

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Global Alliance for Green and Gender Action (GAGGA)

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Global Alliance for Green and Gender Action (GAGGA). (2025). Women at the Intersection of Gender, Conflict, & Climate Justice : A Collection of Stories from the Philippines, Brazil, Mozambique and Burkina Faso

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Philippines

Year

2019

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Philippines

Citation

Philippines. (2019). Responding to the UNFCCC Gender Action Plan Priority Area E and A (Decision 3/CP.23, and FCCC/SBI/2018/L.22/Add.1). UNFCCC Submission in Response to Mandate Decision 3/CP.23 (Gender Action Plan, activity E.1).

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Year

2018

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Philippines

Citation

Women and Gender Constituency. (2018). GREEN Rebellion – Generating Resources Engagement for the Environment and Nature. http://womengenderclimate.org/gjc_solutions/green-rebellion-generating-resources-engagement-for-the-environment-and-nature/.

Community-Centered Solutions Health, Nutrition and/or WASH

Weather-Informed Agriculture and Fisheries Strengthen Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Resilience

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Women and Gender Constituency

Year

2018

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Philippines

Citation

Women and Gender Constituency. (2018). Weather-Informed Agriculture and Fisheries Strengthen Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Resilience. http://womengenderclimate.org/gjc_solutions/weather-informed-agriculture-and-fisheries-strengthen-disaster-risk-reduction-and-climate-resilience/.

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2018

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Bower., E & Olson, J. (2018). Women on the Move in a Changing Climate, A discussion paper on gender, climate & mobility, Sierra Club & UN Women

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Ruth Suseela Meinzen-Dick, Agnes R. Quisumbing, Cheryl R. Doss, Sophie Theis

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Population, Health and Environment (PHE) Approach in Climate Change Policies: the Philippines' Experience: Gender Just Climate Solution, WGC Member 2019

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Year

2016

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Philippines

Citation

Women and Gender Constituency. (2016). Population, Health and Environment (PHE) Approach in Climate Change Policies: the Philippines' Experience.

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Submission of the Philippines on the Elements and Guiding Principles for the Advancement of the Lima Work Program on Gender and Climate Change.

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Philippines

Year

2016

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Philippines

Citation

Philippines. (2016). Submission of the Philippines on the Elements and Guiding Principles for the Advancement of the Lima Work Program on Gender and Climate Change. UNFCCC Submission in Response to Mandate FCCC/SBI/2016/L.16, paragraph 5.

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