Coloma said that Resolution 6 by the Climate Change Commission (CCC) authorizes the dialogue with Worldwatch Institute for the design of “Sustainable Power System: A Roadmap for the Philippines.”
Through the resolution, the CCC officially invites Alexander Ochs, director of the Climate and Energy Worldwatch Institute, to discuss his offer to help the country design a sustainable power system.
Meanwhile, Resolution 7, endorses the Black Carbon or Black Soot Mitigation Project that allows the Philippines to reduce pollution caused by diesel-fueled vehicles and generators.
CCC Heherson Alvarez said in a separate statement that the Aquino administration is determined to promote its program on climate change mitigation and adaptation at the conference, “Building Green: An LGU Imperative," to be held on April 23.
Alvarez further suggested that the government started a gradual and creative policy shift to efficient and clean energy to achieve a low-carbon path for the Philippines.
He also noted that the country has made advances in the development and use of renewable energy, as mandated by President Aquino. (PNA)
Source: Balita | 23 April 2014
