PH, Germany boost training on climate reporting systems for effective climate action

MANILA – The Philippine government, through the Climate Change Commission (CCC), in partnership with the German government, moved to enhance the country’s climate reporting systems through a two-day workshop aimed at translating accurate climate data into more effective, evidence-based action.

The workshop focused on strengthening consolidated and centralized systems for Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) for adaptation, and Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) for mitigation. It aimed to improve progress tracking, enhance data systems, and promote harmonized methodologies alongside stronger institutional capacities.

This initiative forms part of the Transformative Actions for Climate and Ecological Protection and Development (TRANSCEND) project, a joint effort by the Philippine and German governments to raise climate ambition and align national efforts with international and domestic climate and biodiversity goals.

CCC Vice Chairperson and Executive Director Robert E.A. Borje emphasized the critical role of reporting systems in guiding climate action strategies.

“A strong national reporting system allows us to clearly track progress, align our strategies, and ensure that climate action delivers real results for our communities. This is essential to making sure our actions are responsive to the needs of our people,” Borje said.

The workshop also explored best practices in climate reporting, identified key gaps and priorities, and examined approaches from other countries to build a more robust MRV and MEAL system.

CCC Deputy Executive Director Atty. Romell Antonio O. Cuenca underscored the challenges posed by fragmented reporting systems, noting that scattered data limits the effectiveness of climate action and highlights the need for continuous improvement.

“When our systems are coherent and robust, our reporting becomes more credible, efficient, and meaningful. Beyond that, it strengthens governance and ensures that climate action delivers real and lasting benefits for our communities,” he said.

Ms. Maraida Licerio, Senior Technical Advisor of Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), highlighted that strengthening climate action does not always require new systems, but rather enhancing existing mandates through more transparent and accountable implementation.

The event, organized under the GIZ TRANSCEND project through WSP and Clean Air Asia, brought together representatives from national government agencies, the private sector, and other stakeholders.

The CCC remains committed to continuously improving and strengthening climate action in the country to address the climate crisis and help prevent communities from bearing the brunt of its impacts.

For more information on the CCC’s climate mainstreaming programs and partnerships, visit www.climate.gov.ph and www.facebook.com/CCCPhl.