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Rio N. ArajaThe Department of Environment and Natural Resources on Wednesday spearheaded the development of the Just Transition Program prioritizing the energy and transport sectors that account for 56 percent of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions.
The Philippines wanted to join the rest of the world to ensure that the shift to a net-zero economy is fair and inclusive for all.DENR Secretary Maria Antonia Loyzaga, the official representative of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to the Climate Change Commission, stressed the importance of minimizing the adverse impacts on vulnerable sectors while the country implements its climate response and promotes sustainable development.
She underscored the importance of reskilling and upskilling the workforce in the energy and transport sectors, both heavily reliant on the use of conventional energy. “The transition should focus not only on minimizing the negative impacts on affected sectors but also on equipping our workforce with the necessary skills for emerging opportunities in fields such as renewable and climate-friendly technologies,” she said in a statement.
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